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Must add new classes to 2007 schedule

Chester, CT (August 21, 2007) …Paulson Training Programs hugely successful School of Molding just added two new sponsors and has added two new classes to the 2007 schedule. ProMolder 1 will be held September 17-19 at the Toshiba Machine Company in Ontario, California, and a second ProMolder 1 class will take place December 10-12 at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan.

“The School of Molding is booming. It’s grown exponentially, tripling in size since the school’s launch in 2004,” crowed company President Scott Paulson.

Lead instructor for the program is Umberto Catignani, a recognized expert in the plastics industry and principal of Atlanta-based Orbital Plastics Consulting, Inc., the Paulson School of Molding partner. “As a partner in the Paulson School of Molding, we are especially pleased to see how impressed our hosts and attendees are with our classes,” said Catignani.

Attendee Rebecca Scherff, Polymer Lab Manager at MEPol, recently commented that “Umberto is a great instructor. His personality and humor make the course enjoyable even when the material is difficult. His level of skill, education and knowledge of the subject matter is amazing.” Attendee Richard Graham of Kohler Plastics put in concisely: “Any injection molding plant needs this.”

”As previously mentioned, the program has grown 300 percent and we have had to add classes to accommodate the growing demand. Companies across North America are reaping the benefits of this intensive training,” says Paulson.

Paulson is now accepting registrants for courses at various locations throughout North America.

About the Paulson School of Molding
The Paulson School of Molding, a division of Paulson Training Programs, gives processors the training to: understand processing from the "plastic's point of view", quickly improve knowledge and skills in the technology of injection molding or extrusion, minimize production errors and downtime, dramatically increase production floor problem-solving ability, maximize profit with the most efficient set-up operation possible. Three training levels are available—ProMolder 1, 2 and 3—each with certificates for successful completion. Additionally, Paulson provides free employee screening, though Paulson’s Skillcheck online test, to ensure proper class placement.

About Paulson Training Programs, Inc.
For over three decades, Paulson Training Programs has been the leading source for training in the plastics industry. Thousands of plants and tens of thousands of employees have selected Paulson programs as their method of training. In addition, Paulson has strong training alliances with over 80 colleges and universities nationwide to help train the employees of tomorrow. Paulson Training’s library includes over 300 hours of interactive CD-based titles on injection molding, blow molding and extrusion subjects. Paulson’s new SkillBuilder and SimTech products, software based injection molding machine simulation programs, enhance Paulson’s record of innovation and quality.

About Orbital Plastics Consulting, Inc.
Orbital Plastics Consulting, Inc provides a wide range of knowledge-based solutions to the Injection Molding Industry including Process, Tooling and Material Troubleshooting and Optimization. Orbital also offers expertise in Selecting and Implementing In-mold instrumentation and provides suggestions regarding Material Selection and Design of Plastic Parts.

For more information on the Paulson School of Molding or any other products and services from Paulson, please contact them at www.paulsontraining.com or call 800.826.1901. Class sizes are limited to just 8 to 10 to ensure a quality experience for attendees. Each attendee receives over 20 hours of hands-on machine time learning and practicing proper molding techniques.

Chester, CT (May 1, 2007)…Plastic Part Design for Injection Molding has just been added to Paulson’s extensive selection of training products. This course demonstrates proven parts designing techniques; provides the necessary hands-on opportunity to see and feel the effects of treating various design details; and delivers important part design knowledge to improve part quality, eliminate mold revisions and reduce costs.

This fully-interactive course is available for taking on the Internet and takes the designer through a procedure that translates the complex subject of plastic part design for injection molding into a simple technique. Many injection molded parts suffer throughout their existence due to minor design defects. The use of this course and the guidelines explained will allow the designer to spot design defects in the drawing stage and save tens of thousands of dollars.

Plastic Part Design for Injection Molding was developed in conjunction with Glenn Beall, a leading industry expert in part design. Beall, president of Glenn Beall Plastics LTD of Libertyville, Ill., is a product designer, inventor, consultant, lecturer, author and plastics activist.

This course is recommended for design part personnel, production supervisors, process engineers, quality control personnel, and molding managers, and will take the learner through seven lessons: Designing the Nominal Wall, Designing Three Dimensional Shapes, Projections off the Nominal Wall, Depressions in the Nominal Wall, Designing Hollow Bosses, Designing Molded Threads, and Designing Parts with Undercuts.

“All of Paulson's fully interactive training programs give employees valuable skills and in-depth understanding for increased performance and company profitability. With a step-by-step procedure, this new course makes plastic part design a logical and comprehensible system. We are thrilled to add another product which will improve quality, reduce costs and improve profitability,” said Paulson President Scott Paulson.

Founded in 1976, Paulson Training Programs has a 30+-year history as the leading provider of the highest quality training services to the plastics manufacturing industry. Paulson Training continues to be at the forefront of disseminating the technological advances in the plastics processing industry and advises on them in a vendor-neutral manner.

For more information on this or any other products and services from Paulson, please contact them at www.paulsontraining.com or call 800.826.1901.

Glenn Beall can be reached at Glenn Beall Plastics Ltd., 847.549.9970, or by email at glennbeallplas@msn.com.

Hartford Business Journal Partners with Paulson to Shoot
Videoboard for Travelers Championship

Chester, CT (May 1, 2007)…The Hartford Business Journal (HBJ) has teamed up with Paulson Communications to create a video spot for the Travelers Championship golf tournament. HBJ selected Paulson as their vendor to create advertising on the 18^th hole videoboard – an exciting new addition to the tournament this year.

Video sponsors can feature either a 15 second or 30 second video spot on their company and were asked to provide their company’s logo, to be included in a sponsor logo loop during "down time".

The Travelers Championship, a world-class golf event which has been held in Connecticut for more than 50 years, is embarking on a new era with a new title sponsor, Travelers. The tournament is the PGA TOUR’s only early summer stop in the northeast. Travelers Championship will be held June 18-24, 2007 at TPC River Highlands.

HBJ’s Publisher Gail Lebert stated, "We are thrilled to be working with Paulson to put motion to our award winning news content on the big screen at the Traveler's Tournament."

“The Hartford Business Journal is a top-rated resource for business news. We’ve delighted that they have chosen us to create their sponsor video for this world-class event. The Traveler’s Tournament is so important to Connecticut and to golfers around the world. It is truly an honor for us to partner with HBJ and showcase some of our production and communication services available for anyone who wants to create a presence, build a brand, promote a product, and promote their company,” said Paulson Communication’s President Scott Paulson.

About Paulson Communications. Paulson Communications designs and delivers learning and communications solutions. Paulson’s solutions provide efficient training, improved customer service, lower operating costs, better quality, effective marketing, and increased sales. The company provides a broad range of e-learning solutions to help businesses grow and compete on a global scale. And in Paulson’s brand new digital video production studio, the company can shoot, edit and deliver creative solutions to mass audiences, giving you the opportunity to create a presence, build a brand, promote a product, and promote your company in an efficient manner.

Paulson Training Programs proudly announces the addition of two new international representatives as Paulson continues to expand globally at record pace. Roberto Fierro and Steve Craig, both with Houston-based Mercer Process Equipment, cover Northern Mexico.

Chester, CT (April 14, 2007) …Paulson Training Programs held a sold out School of Molding in March at Louisiana Technical College in Shreveport, Louisiana, in May and June at Hennepin in Minneapolis, MN. Not only was the class in LA at an outstanding facility hugely successful, but the intense production-floor training program was attended by Paulson’s president, Scott Paulson.

“The School of Molding is booming. It’s grown exponentially, tripling in size since the school’s launch in 2004,” crowed Paulson adding, “I was thrilled to see not only the huge attendance, but the quality of the attendees. Our state-of-the-art instruction is the best way to teach molding skills, and results in graduates who will make a tremendous difference when they return to their own plant floors.“

Assistant Campus Dean of Louisiana Technical College–Shreveport, Valarie White, Ph.D. stated, "Our collaboration with Paulson is a win-win partnership that is in keeping with our mission of providing skilled employees for business and industry that contributes to the overall economic development and workforce needs of the region. This partnership is an opportunity to be responsive to the dynamics of technological change in the plastics industry as well as the global marketplace."

Lead instructor for the program is Umberto Catignani, a recognized expert in the plastics industry and principal of Atlanta-based Orbital Plastics Consulting, Inc., the Paulson School of Molding partner. “As a partner in the Paulson School of Molding, we were especially pleased to continue to see our classes sell out. In teaching the class at Shreveport, I was extremely impressed with the energy level and enthusiasm of the attendees, said Catignani.

Rebecca Scherff, Polymer Lab Manager at MEPol, said that “Umberto is a great instructor. His personality and humor make the course enjoyable even when the material is difficult. His level of skill, education and knowledge of the subject matter is amazing.”

Attendee Richard Graham of Kohler Plastics put in concisely: “Any injection molding plant needs this.”

The School’s ProMolder 2 class to be held in May at Hennepin Technical College in Minneapolis, Minnesota sold out almost immediately, so Paulson added another class for June which also sold out. The second, additional ProMolder 2 class, new to Paulson’s schedule for 2007, will also be held at Hennepin Tech. It was needed to accommodate the demand from the many graduates who have received ProMolder 1 certification.

Register online or by phone toll-free at (800) 826-1901. Class sizes are limited to just 8 to 10 to ensure a quality experience for attendees. Each attendee receives over 20 hours of hands-on machine time learning and practicing proper molding techniques.

Paulson Training Programs Holds Open House in New Headquarters
Communication Services and Digital Video Production Studio Debut

Chester, Connecticut -- On January 25, 2007, Paulson Training Programs held an open house in their new corporate headquarters on Inspiration Lane in Chester, Connecticut. Over 200 attended the event, including clients, businesspersons from across the country, local government officials, and many business partners and friends of Paulson Training Programs. Catering was provided by Cloud Nine Catering of Old Saybrook.

Expansion into new business areas, as well as growth in the plastics training business were the primary motivators in Paulson’s move to a new facility. According to Scott Paulson, President of Paulson Training Programs, “We are delighted to be in our new facility. The new location provides the much needed space for our growing team and expanding service offerings. With the increasing need for standard, global training and communication, Paulson is poised to offer affordable, adaptable and efficient solutions to our valuable clients.”

For over 30 years, Paulson has provided training services to the plastics industry serving over 3,000 companies and 30,000+ plastics professionals. According to Paulson, “Training is a form of communication and although our service offering is expanding, our commitment and focus on the plastics industry does not change. We are currently working with many leading, global plastics companies on custom solutions allowing efficient and affordable communication and training to their global workforce.”

With the expansion of space and new service offerings, Paulson Training Programs now designs and delivers learning and communication solutions that leverage the digital human experience. A list of new services can be found on page 2. These solutions provide efficient training, improved customer service, lower operating costs, better quality and increased sales. With extensive capabilities, the dedicated studio can accommodate everyone’s needs -- from a full-scale production to a simple set for an interview. Paulson has a vast selection of virtual sets for all applications, as well as top-of-the-line technologies.

“Paulson has been a leader in the plastics industry for decades and will continue to lead,” says Vice President Christine Cross adding, “The significant growth in the Paulson School of Molding, our Paulson Communications division and custom global solutions for clients created a need for more space and a growth in the Paulson team of talented employees. Our core business and focus on plastics training remains our primary focus – but we also do much more. We’re not the same old Paulson.”

Featured in the open house was the new 380 square foot digital video production studio. Paulson can shoot, edit and deliver creative solutions to mass audiences. The company can deliver, track and confirm the receipt of any digital video message to any audience worldwide. Using email or a landing page on the web, companies utilizing the studio framework can confirm and qualify everyone who has viewed the message. Adds Paulson, “The marketing, business development and learning opportunities are limitless.”

Also featured at the open house were the 2,000+ hours of training that Paulson offers for plastics processing to front office training. Through Paulson companies have access to training based on a combination of Paulson-authored courses and many other technical/front office topics from a strategic partnership with SkillSoft, the e-learning leader. InSite360’s e-learning solutions support all levels, and they can be easily adapted to meet strategic business initiatives, on-demand information needs and individual job roles.

Among the applications of the new studio are: promotional & sales videos; company history videos; employee retirement videos; instructional videos; corporate communications; informational; inspirational; educational; motivational; custom pieces; and interviews.

For more information on this or any other products and services from Paulson, please contact them at www.paulsontraining.com or call 800.826.1901.

Headquartered in Chester, Connecticut, Paulson provides a broad range of e-learning solutions to help businesses grow and compete on a global scale. For over three decades, Paulson has been the leading source for training in the plastics industry. The company provides convenient, high-quality, and affordable training solutions to a wide range of industries while utilizing the latest technology. Paulson’s newest endeavor, its digital video production studio, provides the opportunity to build a brand, promote a product, and create a presence.

Chester, CT (January 23, 2007) — The Paulson School of Molding (PSM), a division of Paulson Training Programs, Inc., the leading provider of quality training services to the plastics manufacturing industry, will offer training programs in nineteen locations throughout the US and Canada in 2007. The School of Molding has grown exponentially, tripling in size since its launch in 2004 with the number of graduates from across North America growing by 300 percent in 2006. PSM graduates of the course earn "Paulson Certified" status.

Paulson-Certified injection molding professionals receive the only production-floor training program of its kind. Combining hours of hands-on machine time with Paulson’s exclusive SimTech process simulation program and classroom instruction, the School of Molding gives you or your employees the skills needed to dramatically improve molding performance.

Three training levels are available—ProMolder 1, 2 and 3—each with certificates for successful completion. And, employees are provided with free screening, through the Paulson SkillCheck online test, to ensure proper class placement.

Lead instructor for the program is Umberto Catignani, a recognized expert in the plastics industry and principal of Atlanta-based Orbital Plastics Consulting, Inc., the Paulson School of Molding partner. “It is always a wonderful experience to hear attendees voice their comments on the training they received. They are always positive and upbeat that they now understand complex molding phenomena and will be able to implement this knowledge immediately upon returning to their plant,” says Catignani. He adds, “My goal is to explain complex molding problems and situations in a way that anyone can understand and have the ability to apply this knowledge to a future problem.” Additionally, Scott Paulson, President of Paulson Training says, “The Paulson School of Molding has far exceeded our initial expectations and we’re pleased that our industry has responded with such enthusiasm to the expansion of our on-site training division. Most rewarding is the results companies are experiencing from the training and the positive feedback we receive regarding the curriculum, teaching style and program quality. We’re focused on expanding the program in both number of classes offered and subject matter additions in the future.”

Classroom Instruction Combined with Hands-On Machine Training
Throughout the program, attendees will engage in a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on machine time and the use of SimTech, Paulson's unique injection molding simulation program that allows for experimentation and problem solving in one hour what would take an entire day or longer on an actual machine. SimTech, in short, is a program one can use to learn how to “process out” part defects; this exclusive and powerful combination of hands-on machine time, process simulation and classroom instruction will further emphasize the unique advantage we offer. However, nothing replaces actual hands-on machine time, and there is plenty of that incorporated into the program as well.

“No other training class in the industry can teach you what the Paulson School of Molding can," said Paulson. "We combine state-of-the-art classroom instruction featuring Paulson's SimTech molding simulation program with over 20 hours of hands-on machine time. This ‘learning, then doing’ model is proven to be the best way to teach the molding skills that will make a big difference when graduates of the PSM return to their own plant floor."

And, you can also request a Paulson School of Molding session at your plant or at another location.

Paulson is now accepting registrants for these courses.
Register online or by phone toll-free at (800) 826-1901. Class sizes are limited to just 6 to ensure a quality experience for attendees. Each attendee receives over 20 hours of hands-on machine time learning and practicing proper molding techniques.

Chester, CT (January 17, 2007) — Paulson Training Programs, headquartered in Chester, Connecticut, has opened a brand new digital video production studio. In their studio, Paulson can shoot, edit and deliver creative solutions to mass audiences. The company can deliver, track and confirm the receipt of any digital video message to any audience worldwide.

Using email or a landing page on the web, companies utilizing the studio framework can confirm and qualify everyone who has viewed the message.
The marketing, business development and learning opportunities are limitless. “This is profound. As today’s technologies give you the opportunity to create a presence, build a brand, promote a product, and promote your company in an efficient manner,” says Scott Paulson, president of Paulson Training Programs.

For more information on this or any other products and services from Paulson, please contact them at info@paulsontraining.com or call 800-826-1901.

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Donald C. Paulson Honored with SPE Lifetime Engineering and Technical Achievement Award

Chester, CT (June 1, 2006) — At the fourth annual “SPE Celebrates” Banquet, held on May 10, 2006 at the Hilton Charlotte Center City in Charlotte, North Carolina, Donald C. Paulson received the SPE Lifetime Engineering and Technical Achievement Award. Mr. Paulson has devoted his career to the plastics industry for nearly 40 years. He is the author of over 40 technical papers, 12 training courses on a variety of plastics types, a lecturer, seminar instructor, and industry consultant. He is also the founder of Paulson Training Programs based in Chester, Connecticut.

"It is a great honor for my father to receive this award. His dedication and enthusiasm for advancements in plastics processing have been the foundation of many revolutionary developments in our industry. From research, to process controls to training and simulation, his life’s work and passion has been dedicated to the industry and we’re pleased to announce this honor for his achievements,” says Scott Paulson, president of Paulson Training Programs, of his father’s award.

In 1963, Mr. Paulson was hired by General Motors Institute to develop a processing laboratory and plastics training program for the company’s engineering students. Within six months he had the laboratory operating and the curricula written. “At the time, plastics processing was considered an art, and training was only taught by the limited opinions of experienced processors,” said Mr. Paulson. He felt that he must be able to explain the molding process based on mathematics and the physical laws with which students were familiar. He gathered real data by installing pressure transducers and thermocouplers inside the machine. His research resulted in the ability to accurately predict part shrinkage based on cavity pressure, and showed that molecular orientation was directly related to the flow rate and cooling time.

Mr. Paulson developed a method of injection molding polyester at his next position as the Research Manager for New Britain Machine Co. He developed Control Process Inc., and was contracted to supply NBM with what would be the first closed-loop molding machine control systems using cavity pressure transducers. In 1981, he started Paulson Training Programs, Inc. to provide training in process control for molding technicians. Paulson Training Programs has become the global industry leader in plastics training, with over 3,000 companies and 30,000 industry professionals having used the training courses he developed. Mr. Paulson’s latest accomplishment is in injection molding simulation software, similar to what is used to flight simulators for pilot training.

As an instructor, author, trainer, and patent holder, Donald C. Paulson has changed the plastics processing industry from an art form to a science-based logical system. His accomplishments allow industry personnel to predict and control all aspects of plastics processing properties.

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Paulson is the first to launch global training solution, InSite360 and adds over 2,000 new training titles through partnership with e-learning leader, SkillSoft.

January 2006, Chester, Connecticut — Paulson Training Programs is pleased to announce a major advancement in training for the plastics industry. As the global industry leader in plastics training, with over 30 years experience to over 3,000 companies and 30,000 industry professionals, Paulson is again the first to launch the next training revolution for plastics companies.

InSite360 is the latest training solution from Paulson and provides global training solutions for companies in the plastics industry. InSite360, available now, is the most flexible, affordable and advanced training solution available. Through Paulson companies have access to thousands of hours of training based on a combination of Paulson-authored courses and many other technical/front office topics from a strategic partnership with SkillSoft, the e-learning leader.

According to Paulson President, Scott Paulson, “This is something we are very excited to announce. It has always been our vision and demonstrated history to provide the most convenient, highest quality and affordable training solutions while utilizing the latest technology. InSite360 leverages our proven solutions and now top quality content of strategic partners like SkillSoft. Through a Paulson web portal, companies have instant access to thousands of technical and office/management topics such as:”

1. Paulson authored programs on plastics processing, including Injection Molding, Extrusion, Blow Molding and much more.

In addition, according to Paulson, “InSite360 is completely customizable and can be tailored to meet your needs. This includes a custom user interfaces, custom content or other items required to meet your training needs.”

Paulson further stated that the driving force behind the development of InSite360 was driven by advances and changes in our industry. “As the plastics industry continues to evolve and conduct business in not only multiple domestic locations, but now global locations, it became obvious that there is a real need for a flexible, easily accessible and affordable training solution. InSite360 does just that by delivering content via the web. With major advancements in web-enabled tools, this type of product is the same or better than locally delivered products. You will experience 3-D graphics, an interactive format and video/audio delivered over the web — in the language of your choosing.”

InSite360 is provides many of the training solutions in multiple languages. Currently English, Chinese or Spanish titles are available with many more under development.

For over three decades, Paulson Training Programs has been the leading source for training in the plastics industry. Thousands of plants and tens of thousands of employees have selected Paulson programs as their method of training. In addition, Paulson certifies employees through their Paulson School of Molding with a one-of-a-kind program combining hands-on machine time, classroom lecture and process simulation. Paulson has strong training alliances with over 80 colleges and universities nationwide to help train the employees of tomorrow. For more information on this or any other products and services from Paulson, please contact them at www.paulsontraining.com, info@paulsontraining.com or call 800-826-1901.