Budco Passes ISO Surveillance Audit: Zero Corrective Actions

DETROIT--Aug. 31, 2006--Budco, the Highland Park marketing services and distribution company, completed its ISO 9001:2000 Surveillance Audit, on August 23, 2006. The audit was performed by Ronald Muldoon of Lloyd's Register of Quality Assurance (LRQA), a registrar headquartered in London.

According to Quality Manager, Karen Kurylo, Budco has been undergoing audits by LRQA annually since the company was first certified in December 1996 -- a requirement to maintain its ISO 9001:2000 status. The company passed this particular audit with zero non-conformities, the best result possible.

"The overall objective of the surveillance audit is to ensure that our processes continue to be effective for the company and are being properly maintained," said Ms. Kurylo.

"Even though the surveillance audits concern our entire quality operating system," said Ms. Kurylo, "each year, our auditor closely targets select areas of the company. This audit focused on Information Technologies, Shipping & Receiving, Warehousing, and Sales & Marketing."

Budco was among the first marketing services companies to achieve ISO certification, successfully applying a process approach to a non-manufacturing business. Its ISO processes have become more sophisticated over the years as the company has evolved to meet the needs of an increasingly technology driven marketplace.

About Budco

Budco helps corporations address business communication problems and build dialogue with their customers by developing and executing custom-designed, results-focused marketing and distribution initiatives. Budco solutions utilize the company's comprehensive in-house competencies. This includes BudcoIT, the company's robust information technologies resource. Founded in 1982, the company's vision is to be recognized as the leader in providing dialogue business solutions, measured by customer loyalty, attracting and retaining outstanding employees, community involvement, and financial growth. Customers include Comerica, DaimlerChrysler, Entertainment Publications, Inc., Federal-Mogul Corporation, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, The HoneyBaked Ham Company, McCormick Distilling Co., Inc., McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals and Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc. (both divisions of Johnson & Johnson), Procter & Gamble, TAP, VW/Audi, and The Walt Disney Company. Additional information about Budco is available at www.budco.com.