March 8, 2010 - Mayville, WI. TAB Products Co LLC ("TAB"), headquartered in Mayville, Wisconsin, announced today that it has acquired the assets of AMES Safety Envelope Company ("AMES") of Somerville, Massachusetts, and will market AMES's products and services, expanding TAB's presence in the medical marketplace across the United States. The AMES product line will continue to be sold under the AMES brand name.

Established in 1919, AMES is the nation's largest supplier of medical records and space management solutions for hospitals with over 25,000 active clients.

"We are excited about acquiring such an outstanding company as Ames. It is a significant milestone in our growth strategy," said Bill Graham, President of TAB. "AMES's portfolio of products are highly respected. Our top priority will be to continue the superior level of service that Ames customers have always enjoyed."

"The AMES acquisition will present new opportunities for growth, and in order to support those, TAB will be expanding its workforce in Mayville," said John Palmer, CFO of TAB. "Our Mayville employees are a key strength of our organization and have shown a remarkable dedication to providing our customers with the records management industry's leading products and services. We look forward to building on that track record with additions to the team."

ABOUT TAB: Founded in 1950, TAB is an expanding, global records management product and service provider with presence in the US, Canada, Europe and Australia. In the US, TAB operates through direct sales and through its dealer network. More information on the company can be found in our About TAB section.