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For Release Thursday, October 13, 2005
AT&T Wins $3 Million Networking Contract From Bemis
MINNEAPOLIS – AT&T announced today that it has won a three-year, $3 million contract to provide data and voice networking services for Bemis Co. Inc., an international supplier of flexible packaging and pressure sensitive materials. Bemis’ packaging products are used by leading food, consumer products, manufacturing and other companies worldwide.
The AT&T solution will enable Bemis to more efficiently integrate communications between its headquarters, manufacturing facilities and sales offices nationwide by providing a seamless communications infrastructure. The secure, high-speed connectivity also enables fast, easy access to company databases and online applications.
“Selecting AT&T provides us with the dual benefits of superior network operations while reducing costs,” said Mike Deeney, information technology director for Bemis. “It’s a perfect complement to our business strategy and cost-savings initiatives. AT&T’s networking capabilities help us leverage technology to drive our business forward so that we can focus our resources and energy on our customers.”
About Bemis Company
Bemis Company is a major supplier of flexible packaging and pressure sensitive materials used by leading food, consumer products, manufacturing, and other companies worldwide. Founded in 1858, the Company reported 2004 sales of $2.8 billion, of which $2.2 billion was from the flexible packaging business segment and $0.6 billion was from the pressure sensitive materials business segment. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Bemis employs about 15,500 individuals in 62 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries around the world.
About AT&T
For more than 125 years, AT&T (NYSE 'T') has been known for unparalleled quality and reliability in communications. Backed by the research and development capabilities of AT&T Labs, the company is a global leader in local, long distance, Internet and transaction-based voice and data services.
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