FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 15, 2006

Astrup Expands Digital Media Fabric Offerings, Lightweight Dickson Digital Media Fabrics can be used in a variety of applications

CLEVELAND - ­ The Astrup Company is now a source for Dickson Digital Media Fabrics, an innovative line of fabrics earning a reputation for producing high quality images for indoor and outdoor signage, interior designs and displays.

The Dickson Digital Media Fabric collection includes three fabrics that are extremely lightweight and designed for use on solvent and/or UV ink-based printing systems to produce clear, crisp, high-resolution images for a multitude of applications. Specifically designed for public venues such as museums and shopping centers, these revolutionary fabrics are environmentally friendly and manufactured from flame-retardant materials and PVC free resins and contain no extractable heavy metals.

The Dickson Digital Media Fabric collection includes:

Jet 220
Stable and self-supporting, Jet 220 will not curl and has a satin-matte finish that eliminates reflections and glare. The fabric provides a solution for interior communication and decoration projects such as in-store advertising and wall coverings. It can also be used in short- and medium-term outdoor projects such as rolling displays, banners and worksite structures. Jet 220 is seven ounces per square yard, and 54 inches wide.

Jet Tex
Highly versatile, Jet Tex is a lightweight coated fabric that is easy to handle. The fabric is popular for use in sales events, exhibitions, museums, architecture and interior designs such as wall coverings. The fabric is seven ounces per square yard and 54 inches wide.

Skylite
Skylite is a high-performance decoration and communications fabric used in many creative applications such as window dressings, partitions, banners, display backdrops and interior light boxes. Because of its translucency, Skylite maximizes the impact of back-lighting and lighting filters, creating a range of contrasts that present your messages and decorations in the best light. Skylite is 3.5 ounces per square yard and 57 inches and wide.

Astrup is the leading supplier of materials used in the manufacture of awnings, signs, tarpaulins, tents, outdoor furniture and umbrellas, marine products (tops and covers) and associated fabric products for residential, commercial and architectural applications. Now celebrating its 130th year, the Cleveland-based company makes its products and services available through 14 strategically located distribution centers throughout North America. To obtain additional information, contact The Astrup Company, 2937 W. 25th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113, phone: 216-696-2820, fax: 216-696-8202 or visit the company online at www.astrup.com.

The Astrup Company
2937 W. 25th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: 216-696-2820
Website URL: www.astrup.com