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MasterGraphics Donates More Than $25,000 in Scholarships

Announces Platinum-Level Sponsorship of WI Supermileage Competition

April 14, 2007 - Madison, Wis. - MasterGraphics, design process experts and leading Midwest supplier of design data solutions for the manufacturing, building and civil engineering industries, announces its sponsorship of the WI Supermileage competition at the Platinum level, a $10,000 donation in scholarships made possible through the assistance of Autodesk. Strengthening tomorrow's workforce through today's education, the WI Supermileage competition gives middle- and high-school students the opportunity to explore careers and talents in engineering and design through a real world hands on challenge - designing, building and testing a fully-functional fuel efficient vehicle.

"Not only does the WI Supermileage competition bring tomorrow's design professionals together to investigate a future in manufacturing and engineering design, it gives many students their first chance to roll up their sleeves and build innovative creations with their own hands," says Michael Wilkes, president of MasterGraphics. "We are honored to help these remarkable students demonstrate their impressive capabilities and we look forward to watching them grow into the skilled professionals we know they'll become."

Representatives from MasterGraphics will attend each WI Supermileage competition to personally award the scholarships to the winning teams. The WI Supermileage competition challenges student teams across the state to design, build and test vehicles for endurance and/or fuel economy. The competition provides a fun and practical outlet for students to apply science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills, which helps strengthen the nation's economic competitiveness through education.

In addition to the $10,000 WI Supermileage sponsorship, MasterGraphics and Autodesk have donated over $17,000 in scholarships in 2007 to support additional STEM initiative competitions in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota. These programs include the Minnesota Supermileage in Brainerd, the Minnesota Tech Challenge in Eden Prairie, and SkillsUSA competitions in Madison, Wisconsin, Bloomington, Minnesota, and Bismarck, North Dakota.

MasterGraphics and Autodesk are committed to inspiring the next generation of innovators through the support of Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of pre-engineering instruction for middle- and high-school students. Participating schools place an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education with dynamic pre-engineering courses that employ rigorous project-based curricula. The program currently boasts over 1,800 participating schools in the United States and District of Columbia, reaching an estimated 175,000 students in grades six through twelve.

MasterGraphics is the preferred reseller of Autodesk education solutions for Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. In May 2007, MasterGraphics will launch its Autodesk 2008 Product Solution Seminars at locations throughout the Midwest, bringing the latest Autodesk tips and techniques directly to its customers.

About MasterGraphics, Inc.

MasterGraphics serves as a trusted advisor to its clients, helping them improve processes and solve problems. Dedicated to the manufacturing, architecture and education industries, MasterGraphics helps streamline the flow of mechanical and building design data through an integrated mix of software, hardware, training, education, and digital imaging and distribution offerings. In addition, the company serves the education community, providing students with opportunities to learn real-world applications from certified instructors in the design industry. MasterGraphics has been named an Autodesk PSP (Premier Service Provider) for the manufacturing, architecture and education communities and is also an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC). MasterGraphics is headquartered in Madison, Wis., with offices in Milwaukee, Wis., Appleton, Wis., Chicago and Minneapolis. For more about MasterGraphics, please visit www.masterg.com.

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com/.

Contact:
Darin Tessier, Marketing Manager, 608-210-2701
darin.tessier@masterg.com