Success in developing new business with retailers and grocers propels company growth DAYTON, Ohio, July 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Edict Systems, Inc., the wholly owned and sole operating entity of Advant-e Corporation (OTC:AVEE) (BULLETIN BOARD: AVEE) announced today that it has promoted David J. Rike to the position of Vice President - Sales effective July 1, 2006. In his new position, Mr. Rike will lead the company's efforts in sales management, account development, and customer relationship management. Mr. Rike brings more than eight years of sales and management experience to this position. Most recently, Dave has held the position of Vice President - Strategic Accounts after being promoted from Director - Industry Sales. Dave joined Edict Systems in 1998 and has experienced increased responsibilities since that date. Prior to joining Edict, Dave attended both Miami University and Wright State University. Commenting on the announcement, Michael Bevis, President of Edict Systems stated, "Dave is a valuable and accomplished sales executive and has continually displayed excellent customer acquisition and management capabilities. He has a proven track record of developing major accounts and has provided exceptional customer relationship management. In his new position Dave assumes the responsibilities for driving increased sales revenue at accelerated rates and continuing the diversification of our strong customer base." Jason K Wadzinski, Chairman and CEO of Advant-e stated, "Dave has been an exceptional member of the Edict Systems team. This promotion is well deserved given Dave's hard work, dedication, and abilities. I am very confident that Dave will excel at his new responsibilities and continue his positive career track." About Advant-e Corporation Advant-e, via its wholly owned and sole operating subsidiary Edict Systems, Inc., is a provider of Business-to-Business electronic commerce software and Internet-based applications specializing in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and XML-based solutions for recurring transactions. Advant-e specializes in horizontal transaction services via EnterpriseEC(R), an Internet-based Trading Community Connectivity and Management Solution, and within specific industries via web-based EDI services including http://www.groceryec.com/, http://www.retailec.com/, http://www.automotiveec.com/, http://www.mfgec.com/ and http://www.cpgsupplier.com/. In addition to Internet and web-based e-commerce solutions, Edict Systems also provides e-commerce integration and bar coding applications. Additional information about Advant-e Corporation can be found at http://www.advant-e.com/ and http://www.edictsystems.com/ or by contacting investor relations at (937) 429-4288. The company's email is . The information in this news release includes certain forward looking statements that are based upon assumptions that in the future may prove not to have been accurate and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including statements to the future financial performance of the company. Although the company believes that the expectations reflected on its forward looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations or any of its forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Factors that could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to, successful performance of internal plans, product development and acceptance, the impact of competitive services and pricing, or general economic risks and uncertainties. DATASOURCE: Advant-e Corporation CONTACT: Investor Relations of Advant-e Corporation , +1-937-429-4288, or Web site: http://www.advant-e.com/ http://www.groceryec.com/ http://www.retailec.com/ http://www.automotiveec.com/ http://www.mfgec.com/ http://www.cpgsupplier.com/ http://www.edictsystems.com/

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