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Matthews International Corporation announces new Director

PITTSBURGH, PA, November 15, 2007 -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ NNM: MATW) announced today that Martin Schlatter was elected to the Matthews Board of Directors at its November 13, 2007 meeting.
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Matthews International Corporation announces resolution of legal claim

May 30, 2007 – Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ NMS: MATW) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, The York Group, Inc. (“York”), has resolved the legal claim filed by Harry and Scott Pontone concerning their employment agreements…
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Matthews International Corporation announces plant closing

December 6th, 2006 – Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ NMS: MATW) today announced that the Company intends to close its metal casket assembly facility in Marshfield, Missouri…
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Matthews International announces the appointment of Joseph C. Bartolacci as Chief Executive Officer

September 19th, 2006 – Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ NMS: MATW) today announced that Joseph C. Bartolacci has been appointed as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer effective October 1, 2006…
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Matthews CEO Dave Kelly rings NASDAQ Opening Bell

July 20th, 2006 – David M. Kelly, Chairman and CEO of Matthews International Corporation (MATW), today presided over the NASDAQ Opening Bell to celebrate 12 years of Matthews being listed on the NASDAQ…
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Matthews International Announces New Director

PITTSBURGH, PA, May 10, 2006 -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ NNM: MATW) announced today that Robert G. Neubert, a retired partner of Ernst & Young, LLP, was elected to the Matthews Board of Directors.
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Matthews International corporation announces tentative decision for plant closing

PITTSBURGH, PA, January 5, 2006 -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ NMS: MATW) today announced that the Company has made a tentative decision to close its metal casket assembly facility in Lynn, Indiana. The decision is subject to discussions with the local union representing the plant’s employees.
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Matthews Packaging Graphics exhibits at recent trade shows

December 20th, 2005 – Matthews Packaging Graphics recently displayed at two trade shows this past November. The two events were the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA)…
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Matthews International Corporation reports the possible change in ownership of its largest independent casket distributor

PITTSBURGH, PA, September 21, 2005 -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ
NMS: MATW) reported that Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. today announced that Batesville Casket Company has signed a definitive agreement with the shareholders of Yorktowne Caskets, Inc. (“Yorktowne”) to acquire all the outstanding stock of Yorktowne.
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Matthews International Corporation announces executive appointments

PITTSBURGH, PA, September 1, 2005 -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ NMS: MATW) today announced the appointment of David J. DeCarlo as Vice Chairman of Matthews International Corporation and Joseph C. Bartolacci as President and Chief Operating Officer of Matthews International Corporation.
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Matthews Acquires Sparks' Motor-Driven Controller Technology

July 27th, 2005 – Matthews International has acquired the Microroller® motor-driven roller technology of Sparks Belting Company…
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Matthews International Corporation announces the completion of the acquisition of Milso Industries

PITTSBURGH, PA, July 11, 2005 -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ NMS: MATW) today announced that it has completed the purchase of the assets of Milso Industries (“Milso”). Matthews initially announced on May 31, 2005 the signing of the definitive agreement for the purchase, which was contingent upon regulatory approval under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (“HSR”).
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Matthews International Corporation signs definitive agreement to acquire Milso Industries

PITTSBURGH, PA, May 31, 2005 -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ NMS: MATW) today announced that the Company has signed a definitive agreement for the purchase of the assets of Milso Industries (“Milso”). Milso, which includes the legal entities Milso Industries, LLC, Milso Industries, Inc. and SBC Holding Corporation, is one of the leading manufacturers and marketers of caskets in the United States.
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Matthews International Corporation acquires The InTouch Group

PITTSBURGH, PA, AUGUST 30, 2004 - Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ NMS: MATW) today announced the purchase of The InTouch Group pIc ("InTouch "), a leading provider of reprographic services to the packaging industry in the United Kingdom.
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Matthews International Corporation acquires Cloverleaf Group

PITTSBURGH, PA, JULY 19, 2004 -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ NMS: MATW) today announced the purchase of Cloverleaf Group ("Cloverleaf"), a provider of merchandising solutions. Cloverleaf was formed by the recent merger of iDL, Inc., which is a merchandising solutions company headquartered near Pittsburgh, PA, and Big Red Rooster, which is a marketing and design services organization located in Columbus, OH.
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Matthews International Corporation acquires Holjeron Corporation

PITTSBURGH, PA, JULY 6, 2004 -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ NMS: MATW) today announced the purchase by Matthews of Holjeron Corporation, a U.S. industrial controls manufacturer located in Wilsonville, Oregon.
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