Miami Lakes

Yesterday, Print Professional reported that Miami Lakes, Florida-based commercial printer National Litho LLC, a part of holding company National Communications, had filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and was in buyout negotiations with several companies.

Following the article, Print Professional was contacted by Dave Kochba, vice president of business development for National Lithographic Inc., headquartered in Sterling, Va. He said that his company, which is also known as National Litho, had received several phone calls from readers and customers asking about the story.

Kochba explained that his company is in no way affiliated with the South Florida-based printer, and that business at National Lithographic Inc. continues as normal.

"National Lithograph is not only healthy, but thriving," he said. "As a company that has specialized in providing fast, high-quality printing service to the trade for over 30 years, we'd like to thank each of our partners and clients for helping us achieve record-high sales figures over this past year.  We remain committed to investing in our craft, staff and technology, and have never been in a better position to take-on our clients' most challenging projects and demanding deadlines."

Kochba encouraged readers with questions to contact National Lithographic at (703) 709-9000 or www.nationallitho.com, or to email him at dave@nationallitho.com.

National Communications, the parent of National Litho LLC, is also operating normally and is not a participant in the chapter 11 filing. Print Professional will have more on the story as details emege.

National Litho LLC, a Miami Lakes-based printing company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is planning to sell itself in bankruptcy. The company said it is talking with several large printing companies that are possible buyers.

According to bankruptcy court filings, National Litho has debt of nearly $10 million and assets of $8.38 million. About 100 employees work there.

The company specializes in web-to-print custom applications, multicolor sheet fed, web printing and binding, and point-of-sale premium products.

Bankruptcy attorney Luis Salazar said the company is talking with its major lender, General Electric Capital Corp., employees and creditors about restructuring its debt.

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