Amherst, NY – April 24, 2007 - IIMAK, the worldwide leader in thermal transfer ribbon manufacturing, has announced expansion in its thermal transfer ribbon color offerings. Now, customers can choose from more than 25 new specialty colors in addition to the wide range of colors that IIMAK currently provides.

These new colors are available in Wax Resin, Resin and Near Edge formulations and are designed for use in both flathead and near edge printers with single or multi-heads. Color thermal transfer ribbons can provide quick visual recognition for coding, stocking, tracking and retrieving merchandise. Applications include color coding, inventory tracking, short run prime labeling, item matching, promotions and on-line flexible packaging. They can provide various levels of durability depending on the customer's particular need.

IIMAK manufactures and distributes a full line of black and color thermal transfer ribbons for industrial bar coding, identification, and labeling. Contact IIMAK at 888.464.4625 or visit www.iimak.com.