NEW YORK, NY (September 4, 2007)—Michael C. Fina, a leading provider of worldwide corporate employee recognition programs, is helping UPS celebrate its 100^th anniversary by providing rebranded components for the Magic Box, Michael C. Fina’s premiere recognition tool, to complement its existing employee recognition program. In addition, the company is enhancing UPS’ employee GiftNET catalog websites with the special Centennial logo designed by UPS.

UPS started out in 1907 as the brainchild of two teenagers in a Seattle basement, whose fledgling messenger service made deliveries on foot or on bicycle. UPS Inc., which celebrated its 100-year anniversary on August 28, 2007, is now the world's largest shipping carrier — a $47 billion business with a fleet of trucks, an airline and operations in 200 countries.

Michael C. Fina is honored and excited to help UPS honor its 100^th anniversary,” said Michael A. Fina, Vice President. “UPS has a unique history and we’re pleased to play an important role in how UPS recognizes its employees for the contributions they have made to the growth of the company,” added Fina.

For the past six years, Michael C. Fina has worked with UPS to provide branded employee recognition tools and programs for its 427,000 global employee base. These tools – included under Michael C. Fina’s One Source Total Recognition umbrella – are the core of a successful program. They include different channels, presentation platforms and materials such as The Magic Box, E-Service Recognition and GiftNET.

Michael C. Fina develops programs for UPS – in the United States, Europe and Asia – to continually improve upon recognition practices that make effective workplace presentations as easy as possible for UPS managers and supervisors. Michael C. Fina not only supplies the award and presentation materials, but also confirms that the actual shipment of the gift was received.

The Magic Box offers UPS managers an easy and effective tool for recognition. It arrives on time before an anniversary, labeled for each presentation and enables managers or supervisors to honor employees in front of their peers. The Magic Box contains several items including a personalized gift catalog from which the employee can select a gift of their choice. The GiftNET gift catalog web site incorporates the new anniversary logo, color scheme, imagery and CEO’s message that reflects the UPS brand as well as the company’s culture. GiftNET offers UPS employees a unique, interactive gift selection experience that enhances employee satisfaction with a simple click of the mouse.

Each year, on UPS Founder’s Day (August 28^th) Michael C. Fina produces and distributes over 15,000 personalized plaques. “This year, in honor of the UPS 100^th anniversary celebration, the plaque was redesigned with the special UPS centennial logo,” Fina said.                     

To mark its centennial anniversary, UPS has been holding events around the world. UPS Chief Executive Mike Eskew has attended many, and he is marking his own 35th anniversary with the company.