Edmonton, February 27, 2007

NorQuest College Foundation Chair, Linda Hughe, presents Heidelberg Canada President Richard Armstrong with a Key to the College on Tuesday, February 27, 2007. Heidelberg Canada donated $1 million in computer software to NorQuest to launch the Centre for Excellence in Print Media Communications.

NorQuest and Heidelberg unite to improve competition, efficiencies in print media industry

Leading graphic arts manufacturer donates software as College links business to new technology

February 27, 2007 – Heidelberg Canada made a significant donation in computer software today to NorQuest College in Edmonton. NorQuest acquired just over $1 million worth of printing software, with the support of Heidelberg, to launch the College’s Centre for Excellence in Print Media Communications, linking business with new technologies.

The Centre aims to conduct applied research and showcase integrative technologies and products, such as JDF (Job Definition Format) and VI (Variable Imaging). The goal is to improve competition, build efficiencies, and spur new growth in Canada’s print media industry, allowing Western Canadian companies to access new markets and acquire skilled labour. "

Nobody else in Western Canada offers this type of business solution," says Heidelberg Canada President Richard Armstrong. "For the first time, local print companies have the opportunity to visit NorQuest, test the latest print technologies, and receive qualified training to push their business in exciting, new directions."

"It is by far the biggest industry partnership NorQuest has ever been involved with," says president and CEO, Dr. Wayne Shillington. "Heidelberg has stepped forward at a time when NorQuest is truly ready and committed to creating new opportunities for students and employers in the print industry."

The Centre for Excellence in Print Media Communications at NorQuest College provides students with a range of quality programming, including a diploma in Digital Graphics Communications licensed by SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary. The program covers the entire print industry – from design concept to the printed product – preparing students for a career in graphic arts, printing, publishing, and other print-related industries. At more than 84,000 workers, print media is the fourth largest manufacturing employer in Canada.

For information on Heidelberg Canada, please visit www.heidelberg.com