IPS Packaging has signed an agreement during the first quarter of 2010 with Formost Fuji Corp., provider of Bagging Systems. IPS Packaging is now their partner for the southeast region of the United States, representing their bagging equipment and bagging and wrapping systems. IPS Packaging is a packaging distributor with packaging solutions.

"Strategically, this new partnership with Formost Fuji offers IPS Packaging an introduction into new markets and provides a new portal into many of their existing markets through the introduction of higher speed packaging solutions," said Steve Taylor, equipment specialist, IPS Packaging.

Formost Fuji is a leading manufacturer of horizontal bagging machines, as well as horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal wrapping machines. They specialize in various integrated automation systems that can align, collate and feed products for a variety of industries, including baking and confectionary, pharmaceutical and medical, fresh produce and processed foods.

Brad Murdock from IPS Packaging said, "We look forward to partnering with the leading provider of bagging and wrapping systems and equipment. With this partnership we gain a leading edge in the industry that fits into our growth strategy and will help us further improve our customer's packaging processes."

"Our partnership with IPS Packaging, a premier distributor of the southeast, will benefit both companies by combining quality products with quality service," said Formost Fuji officials.

About Formost Fuji Corp. Based in Woodinville Wash., Formost Fuji (http://www.formostfuji.com/) is the creater of the most versitile bagging machines in the industry. Founded in 1963 Formost Fuji has the reputation for quality service and top of the line packaging machinery.

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We are excited to announce our recent expansion to Memphis, Tennessee!

Because Memphis is "America's Distribution Center", the area has an abundance of industrial warehouses and capabilities available (Memphis Business Journal), we plan on taking advantage of this availability to aggressively pursue new business in order to serve our growing customer base and keep pace with our overall business growth initiatives.

We have already taken on four sales representatives backed by over 80 years of combined sales experience and anticipate job openings in logistics and warehousing personnel.

The new distribution center, located at 4481 Pleasant Hill in Memphis, will give us ample room for continued growth throughout the Tennessee region.

Alan Sanger, currently our Business Manager for the Charlotte, NC branch, will be assuming the responsibility for the new branch in Memphis.