FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Laura Jendersee
Phone: 651-293-4416
Email: lauraj@crystal-d.com [1]

Crystal D, the Leading Provider of Corporate Awards, Announces Three New Hires

St. Paul, Minn. – November 29, 2006, – www.crystal-d.com [2] - Crystal D, a leading supplier of corporate recognition awards to the promotional products industry, announces the hire of three new employees in graphic production, purchasing, and customer service.

A.K. Lawrence has been hired as a part-time production artist. Lawrence brings five years of experience in design and graphic arts to Crystal D. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design in Minnesota.

Sara Wohlgemuth has been hired as Crystal D’s new purchasing coordinator. She is responsible for purchasing and managing inventory. She has more than five years of purchasing experience with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin, Superior.

Crystal D has also added Ann Paulet to the customer service department. She will be responsible for order and account management. She has more than eight years of customer service experience.

“We are extremely excited to have such great talent join the Crystal D team,” says Mike Irvine, operations manager. “A.K., Sara and Ann bring a wealth of experience in their individual fields. Crystal D’s goal is to turn emotions into memories, and we will be able to accomplish that goal by providing a superior customer service experience.”

About Crystal D
Crystal D has been a leading supplier of corporate awards and recognition products to the promotional product industry for over 15 years. Crystal D offers over 750 elegant and innovative crystal awards, desktop items and corporate gifts. Crystal D maximizes technology to communicate with its promotional product consultants via e-commerce and an online order tracking system. For more information, visit www.crystal-d.com [3].