MENLO PARK, CA -- 08/20/08 --
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a leader in developing delivery systems that enhance the
administration of pharmaceuticals, has adopted use of BoardVantage to
distribute board materials electronically and reduce their printing
requirements. West Pharmaceutical Services will be using BoardVantage not
only to support their board members, but also to collaborate with outside
auditors and executive staff.
John R. Gailey III, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary,
comments, "We looked at a number of competing products before selecting
BoardVantage on the basis of their superior functionality. BoardVantage has
given us the ability to distribute our board materials online, which in
addition to the significant reduction in printing, has enabled the
Corporate Secretary's office to increase its efficiency and the timeliness
of its communications."
"West Pharmaceutical Services is emblematic of the growing number of boards
which is moving to a paperless environment, thereby cutting down on waste
and improving efficiency," said Joe Ruck, president and CEO of
BoardVantage. "We are proud to add this prestigious company to our growing
customer base."
About West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a global manufacturer of components
and systems for injectable drug delivery, including stoppers and seals for
vials, and closures and disposable components used in syringe, IV and blood
collection systems. The Company also provides products with application to
the personal care, food and beverage markets. Headquartered in Lionville,
Pennsylvania, West Pharmaceutical Services supports its partners and
customers from 50 locations throughout North America, South America,
Europe, Mexico, Japan, Asia and Australia. For more information, visit West
at www.westpharma.com.
About BoardVantage
BoardVantage is the leading provider of secure board portals, with 200 customers -- including
over 20 Fortune 100 companies. BoardVantage provides a secure and user-
friendly Web portal for centralizing board documents, processes and
communications. It also provides productivity tools for creating and distributing board
materials efficiently. BoardVantage is SAS 70 Type II certified,
and meets or exceeds the standards of the most security conscious IT
departments, including those of major financial institutions. To learn
more, visit http://www.boardvantage.com/.
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