News and Updates

• Access Worldwide Makes Inc. 5,000
• Shipping Update
• Overseas Holiday Season Mailing Deadlines
• Innovator in international distribution chooses Hartsfield location for new office.

FIRST-EVER LIST OF THE 5,000 FASTEST-GROWING BUSINESSES
REPORTS TOTAL REVENUE OF $194.5  BILLION

Access Worldwide Ranks No. 3495 on the 2007 Inc. 5,000
With Three-Year Sales Growth of 84.8%

NEW YORK, August 23, 2007 – Inc. today ranked Access Worldwide No. 3495 on its first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country.  The Inc. 5,000, an extension of Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 500 list, catches many businesses that are too big to grow at the pace required to make the Inc. 500, as well as a host of smaller firms. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy. 

“The Inc. 5,000 provides the most comprehensive look ever at the most important part of the economy – the entrepreneurial part,” said Inc. 5,000 Project Manager Jim Melloan.  “The expansion of the list has allowed us to tell the stories of larger companies, older companies, and a wealth of companies in industries like Manufacturing and Construction that are underreported in the business media.”

“We work hard every day to deliver tremendous value to our customers,” said Adam Langston, President and founder of Access Worldwide.  “Being recognized as part of the Inc. 5,000 is a tremendous honor, and a validation of our efforts to help our customers reach the world at the lowest Total Cost of Mailing.  I am very proud of our dedicated team of professionals at Access Worldwide.”

The 2007 Inc. 5,000, as revealed online at www.inc.com, reported median revenue of $9.4 million and median three-year growth of 140 percent.  Complete information on this year’s Inc. 5,000, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The list features a profile for each company, almost all of them written as a result of Inc. interviews with management. In addition, the list is searchable according to numerous criteria, including industry, city, state, region, and year founded.

Methodology
The 2007 Inc. 5000 list measures revenue growth from 2003 through 2006.  To qualify, companies had to be U.S.-based and privately held, independent – not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies – as of December 31, 2006, and have had at least $200,000 in revenue in 2003, and $2 million in 2006.

About Inc.com:
Inc.com, the Daily Resource for Entrepreneurs, delivers advice, tools, breaking news, and rich multi-media  to help business owners and CEOs start, run, and grow their businesses more successfully. Information and advice covering virtually every business and management task, including marketing, sales, finding capital, managing people can be found at http://www.inc.com.

About Access Worldwide:
Access Worldwide is the world’s leading international mail wholesaler. Access Worldwide helps industry-leading publishers, ministries, direct marketers, and mailing professionals reach the world with the lowest Total Cost of Mailing TM.   Solutions combine cost-effective postal logistics, cutting-edge technology and best-in-class customer service. The company’s values of integrity, reliability, teamwork, innovation and responsible stewardship are hallmarks of the Access Worldwide customer experience. 

Shipping Update
We are pleased to report that air transportation is gradually returning to normal. The FAA reported that the number of domestic flights in the air at 5:00 pm, Sept. 17th was 90% of the normal amount.
All domestic carriers are now accepting cargo. Due to the cargo releases last week and the re-routing of cargo via ground most carriers are reporting that they have sufficient capacity to move air cargo within their schedules. They expect capacity to continue based on the restrictions placed on the mail services to not tender any parcels exceeding 1 lb. to any passenger/commercial flight. It is important to note, however, that carrier's schedules are reduced with most carriers reporting up to a 20% reduction in their schedules. Please note that although United is now accepting cargo they are requiring 48 hours of continuous possession in addition to other additional requirements. They are currently the only carrier with this requirement.

International carriers are also reporting that they are accepting cargo. Mail and freight are now permitted on passenger flights, but are subject to heightened security procedures.

The following is an update on airlines:

All U.S. carriers are permitted to fly domestic routes and to international destinations.

International carriers may fly to the United States if they meet
the FAA's new security guidelines and depending on their point of origin.

U.S. carriers flying from international points may enter the United States, depending on their point of origin.

All shipments moved via Access Worldwide are safely en route to their destinations. Every piece of mail and freight is important to us, and we will continue to keep you updated with developments as they occur. If you have any specific questions please do not hesitate to contact our customer service department or myself.

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Overseas Holiday Season Mailing Deadlines

The first Holiday catalogs seems to arrive in the mailbox earlier every year. If nothing else, it is a good reminder to send loved ones their overseas gifts on time and the recommended mailing deadlines are fast approaching.

In addition to mailing early to save money, ensure the quickest delivery by following international addressing rules. When mailing items overseas, it is always a good idea to check weight, size, or item restrictions that may apply and which customs forms are required. Be sure to research the best delivery system for your needs.

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Innovator chooses location for new office.

In order to better service its clients' mailing needs, Access Worldwide Delivery Systems, LLC has moved its national headquarters to a site within view of Atlanta's Hartsfield Airport.

The 5,000-square foot space within the Atlanta Tradeport will allow the company to expand its staff as well as its services; the company plans to have employees from coast to coast within three years. Its headquarters will be used for company and client seminars on international mailing related issues.

"Not only are our delivery professionals now closer to the world's busiest airport, we also are within sight of the region's largest post office," explains Adam Langston, president of Access Worldwide. "The location was a natural fit."

In close proximity to the post office, ground transportation hubs, and the airlines--both domestic and international--the company already has enhanced its routing and processing systems.

"With greater size and our new location, we are able to provide better overall customer service," Langston continues. "Our clients are seeing faster turnaround, even more custom solutions and greater value-added services. Increased efficiency will help us reduce our costs and pass those savings along to our clients."

One such cost-saving strategy is Access Worldwide's ground-breaking hybrid Access Express service, which offers tracking services similar to costly express carriers…at the low price point of traditional mail. Delivery is typically made within seven business days, perfect for online booksellers and magazine publishers who want to track their packages, but don't want to pay hefty express fees or handle an overload of paperwork.

Find out more about our Mailing Services.

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