EXHIBIT 99.1
3D Systems Acquires National RP Support
Reputable Customer Support Provider Extends Coverage and Capabilities
ROCK HILL, S.C., Jan. 5, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Systems Corporation (Nasdaq:TDSC) announced today that it acquired National RP Support, a leading provider of customer support services and a factory-authorized source of parts, maintenance, and other services for 3D Systems' equipment. Over the past decade, under the capable customer friendly leadership of Dennis and Janet Fogle, NRPS expanded its field service activities throughout North America and Asia Pacific. NRPS provides a comprehensive menu of service and support activities including maintenance contracts and equipment refurbishment.
"As a 3D Systems factory authorized customer support service provider, it makes sense for us to team up and jointly deliver a more comprehensive range of services and capabilities to our customers," said Dennis Fogle, NRPS president. "We are very grateful to all of our customers for allowing us to serve them over the years and look forward to enhancing our customers' satisfaction in the future."
"We are delighted to team up with such a fine customer support organization to benefit our customers," said Kevin McAlea, vice president and general manager of 3D Systems Rapid Manufacturing Systems. "We have come to know and respect NRPS for their exceptional customer care and system expertise and expect this acquisition to enhance the level of coverage and service we provide to our global customers."
3D Systems disclosed that it plans to integrate the NRPS team with its own global field service organization and appoint Dennis Fogle to lead the combined organization's worldwide operations.
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About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D Content-To-Print solutions including 3D personal, professional and production printers and 3D parts services. The company's products and services reduce the time and cost of designing and manufacturing products directly from digital data. The solutions are ideal for education, transportation, recreation, healthcare and consumer goods applications and customers create with confidence.
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