West Pharmaceutical Services Adopts BoardVantage

Board Portal Enables the Move Towards Paperless

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a leader in developing delivery systems that enhance the administration of pharmaceuticals, has adopted use of BoardVantage to distribute board materials electronically and reduce their printing requirements. West Pharmaceutical Services will be using BoardVantage not only to support their board members, but also to collaborate with outside auditors and executive staff.

John R. Gailey III, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, comments, "We looked at a number of competing products before selecting BoardVantage on the basis of their superior functionality. BoardVantage has given us the ability to distribute our board materials online, which in addition to the significant reduction in printing, has enabled the Corporate Secretary's office to increase its efficiency and the timeliness of its communications."

"West Pharmaceutical Services is emblematic of the growing number of boards which is moving to a paperless environment, thereby cutting down on waste and improving efficiency," said Joe Ruck, president and CEO of BoardVantage. "We are proud to add this prestigious company to our growing customer base."

About West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a global manufacturer of components and systems for injectable drug delivery, including stoppers and seals for vials, and closures and disposable components used in syringe, IV and blood collection systems. The Company also provides products with application to the personal care, food and beverage markets. Headquartered in Lionville, Pennsylvania, West Pharmaceutical Services supports its partners and customers from 50 locations throughout North America, South America, Europe, Mexico, Japan, Asia and Australia. For more information, visit West at www.westpharma.com.

About BoardVantage

BoardVantage is the leading provider of secure board portals, with 200 customers -- including over 20 Fortune 100 companies. BoardVantage provides a secure and user- friendly Web portal for centralizing board documents, processes and communications. It also provides productivity tools for creating and distributing board materials efficiently. BoardVantage is SAS 70 Type II certified, and meets or exceeds the standards of the most security conscious IT departments, including those of major financial institutions. To learn more, visit http://www.boardvantage.com/.

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