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	Mitsui Advanced Media, Inc. and Digital Storage, Inc. Sign Distributor Agreement to Deliver Mitsui CD-R & DVD-R

National Distributor of High-Quality Computer Products Will Expand Availability of Mitsui Media


COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. and LEWIS CENTER, OHIO– August 8, 2001– Mitsui Advanced Media, Inc. (MAM) a subsidiary of Mitsui Chemicals America, Inc. and leading manufacturer of recordable (CD-R & DVD-R) media, today announced a distributor agreement with Digital Storage, Inc. (DSI) to distribute CD-Recordable and DVD-Recordable media in the reseller market.

" We are proud to partner with a company like Digital Storage to increase the availability of our CD-R and DVD-R media." said Manabu Furukawa, president, Mitsui Advanced Media. "Through DSI’s extensive understanding of the recordable media industry and their strong commitment to customer service, we look forward to fulfilling their customers’ needs with the Mitsui product line."

Digital Storage will offer the full line of Mitsui products including branded and unbranded CD-R in jewel case and 50 & 100-count bulk packaging, as well as ink jet and thermal transfer printable discs. DVD-R products include 4.7GB Authoring and General Purpose discs.

According to George Babyak, President of Digital Storage, "The agreement with Mitsui Advanced Media presents an exciting opportunity for Digital Storage to enhance its product offering while providing Mitsui access to the vertical markets that DSI has successfully penetrated. Furthermore, DSI focuses on introducing new technology to the marketplace and Mitsui’s DVD technology paves the way for future growth."

About Mitsui

Mitsui Advanced Media, Inc. (MAM), based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui Chemicals America. MAM has been in the CD-R and DVD-R manufacturing business since 1996, serving a worldwide network of corporations, end-users, resellers and OEM partners with only the highest quality recordable media products and services available. Products include: Mitsui Silver CD-R, Gold CD-R, Medical CD-R, Archive CD-R and Digital Audio for Consumers CD-R. By developing cost-effective and efficient products, Mitsui has established a reputation as a quality manufacturer in the CD-R industry. Through leading edge technology and intelligent marketing, Mitsui has become the most trusted name in CD-Recordable media. The Company’s manufacturing plant and corporate headquarters is located at 10045 Federal Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80908. Telephone: (719) 262-2400. Fax: (719) 592-0057. E-mail: info@mam-a.com WWW site: http://www.mitsuicdr.com/.

About Digital Storage, Inc:

Digital Storage, Inc. (DSI) is a value-added distributor of computer media, hardware, and supplies. Founded in 1986, Digital Storage markets new technology products that include CD & DVD media, tape backup media, optical disks, removable disk cartridges, diskettes, printer accessories, cleaning products, media storage racks and labels, and other storage-related hardware and accessories.

Digital Storage emphasizes the sale of high quality, name-brand product lines. By providing new technology products and exceptional service, Digital Storage has grown to be a leader in the storage marketplace. Digital Storage is located at 7611 Green Meadows Drive, Lewis Center, OH 43035. Telephone: (740) 548-7179. Fax: (740) 548-7978. E-mail: info@digitalstorage.com. WWW site: http://www.digitalstorage.com.

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For Further Information Contact:

Laura Huber
Marketing Manager
Mitsui Advanced Media
Phone: 1(914) 251-4218
Fax: (914) 253-8623

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