PRESS RELEASE

 

CONTACT:     Jennifer Young

ZDI

1-800-700-1796, X146

E-mail: jyoung@zdis.com

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

ZDI NAMED 2004 HR VENDOR OF THE YEAR BY PETCO

 

July 22, 2005-- ZDI, a leader in transactional communications including print and mail, electronic document distribution and Internet data access, was recently named Human Resources Vendor of the Year by PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. (Nasdaq:  PETC).  Attending the luncheon in ZDI’s honor at PETCO corporate headquarters, were Steve McMahon, Senior Vice President, and Jennifer Young, Senior Project Manager.  Mr. McMahon was extremely pleased that ZDI had been selected for this significant honor.

 

“Our company motto is “100% conformance to customer expectations” and this award validates the fact that our dedicated employees understand that, every day, on every job they process,” stated Mr. McMahon.  The award was based on ZDI’s continued partnership and long-standing business relationship and their innovative and quality services and exceptional customer focus.  It was awarded to Mr. McMahon and Ms. Young by Marc Corless, Vice President, Human Resources.

 

“PETCO values all of its strategic vendors.   ZDI was presented this year’s award for being a strategic HR partner that has provided value added services to our department and the organization.”

 

ZDI is a leader in providing information communication services including transactional and direct print and mail, electronic document distribution and Internet data management and dissemination.  ZDI provides its service to companies in all industries including retail, wholesale, financial, medical, technology, entertainment, government, sports, manufacturing and other organizations.  It has pioneered a number of new technology services including customer information access via the Internet, CD-ROM archiving of client data, Internet Document Presentment and Internet preparation of U.S. Postal Service-mailed documents.  Founded in 1982, ZDI can be reached at 1-800-700-1796; www.zdis.com.

 

PETCO [Nasdaq: PETC] is a leading specialty retailer of premium pet food, supplies and services with a commitment to quality animal care and education. PETCO's strategy is to offer its customers a complete assortment of pet-related products and services at competitive prices, with superior levels of customer service at convenient locations, by hiring pet lovers and training them to become counselors to our pet-loving customers. PETCO operates more than 750 neighborhood stores in 48 states and the District of Columbia, as well as a leading destination for on-line pet food and supplies at www.PETCO.com. The PETCO Foundation, PETCO's non-profit organization, has raised more than $23 million since inception in 1999. More than 2,700 non-profit grassroots animal welfare organizations from around the nation have received support from the Foundation. Through the PETCO Foundation, PETCO endeavors to be a community leader in promoting the welfare of companion animals, as well as the importance of the human-animal bond.

 

 

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