Holdings Ltd., after over 20 years experience in sales, marketing and management, including 15 years of executive level management experience with leading Canadian supplier of medical supplies, devices and equipment, MDS Ingram & Bell.

Staples chairman William J. Midon commented: "He has a superb track record of accomplishments in all operational and strategic areas of a commodity and equipment sales, service and distribution business such as Staples.

"A big plus is his thorough knowledge of the medical supply and equipment arena, which will be invaluable in the continued growth of our subsidiary, Atlantic Medical International.'' Michael Johnson BUSINESS BUC