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Fellowes, Inc. Names New Chief Financial Officer

Itasca, Ill. (January 07, 2008) – Fellowes, Inc., the leading shredder manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Brian Cooper to Chief Financial Officer, overseeing all financial matters of the company’s operations.

“As we continue to expand our business and bring new and innovative products to the marketplace, it is essential to have strong financial leadership in place,” said Jamie Fellowes, chairman and CEO of Fellowes, Inc. “Brian’s extensive management and financial experience is invaluable to our executive team and will help lead our company into the future.”

Cooper will be responsible for promoting effective decision-making and efficiencies that will help Fellowes continue to successfully build its brands and profitability. He joins Fellowes from United Stationers Inc., where he had served as senior vice president and treasurer since 2001. In this role, Cooper led treasury, planning and acquisition activities, including capital structure changes and a number of strategic business transactions.

Prior to United Stationers Inc., Cooper served as the treasurer of Burns International Services Corporation and held various financial positions during his 12-year tenure with Amoco Corporation.

Cooper holds a B.A. in economics from Davidson College in Charlotte, N.C., as well as an MBA in finance and marketing from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.

About Fellowes
Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., Fellowes, Inc. offers an impressive range of products to equip the workspace, including paper shredders, binders and laminators, desktop accessories and record storage solutions. Fellowes, Inc. owns and operates subsidiaries in Canada, United Kingdom, Benelux, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Russia, Singapore, Japan, Korea, China and Australia. The company employs more than 2,700 people throughout the world and expects global sales in excess of $700 million this year. For more information, visit www.fellowes.com.