Martin Partners Recruits Chief Executive Officer to NEXPAK.

UNIONTOWN, OHIO – January 17, 2005 - Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Gregory S. Beno to the position of  Chief Executive Officer at NEXPAK, a market share leader in custom packaging for DVD, CD, video, audio, and professional media formats.  Prior to joining NEXPAK, Mr. Beno served as Vice President, Operations for Rubbermaid.