The document management solution for Boeing spans Océ's entire portfolio including high-speed production printing, central reproduction services, wide format technical document management, leading edge document management software, and the personnel to operate the applications. Océ will assume operation of 28 printing centers, which currently employ over 250 people. Océ expects to welcome most of these employees to the Océ payroll.

"Boeing has chosen Océ as the print services supplier that best meets our needs at this time. This change will provide Boeing with access to updated technology and improved processes. We look forward to working together to make this a smooth transition," commented Earl Beauvais, Boeing Shared Services director.

"Océ is very pleased by Boeing's receptiveness to our approach for handling their document management needs," remarked Ronald E. Daly, President and CEO of Océ-USA Holding, Inc. "We will fully support them in increasing the productivity and cost-effectiveness of their operation."

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