Cary, Illinois healthcare products manufacturer one of 35 companies named to 5th annual list

Cary, Ill. (March 16, 2007) - Sage Products Inc., a developer of medical products, has been honored by the Companies That Care organization for its "strong commitment to elevating the quality of life for its employees and for people in the broader community." Winners were announced on March 15, during national Companies That Care Day.

To earn this recognition, honorees must adhere to all "characteristics inherent to a company that cares." These include sustaining a work environment founded on dignity and respect for all employees, developing great leaders, communicating standards of ethics and integrity, actively supporting the community, and other outstanding attributes. The Honor Roll is selected by an independent panel of veteran professionals in a variety of industries.

"We're honored to be named to this prestigious list of top-notch organizations for the second straight year," said Vince Foglia, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Sage Products. "After 36 years in business, our philosophy hasn't changed. We've always held a strong belief in investing in people, from our employees to our community. This award shows we're continuing to do the right thing."

Sage Products, which employs nearly 500 people, is the market-leading manufacturer of interventional patient hygiene products in hospitals nationwide. The company also earned recognition recently as one of the "Best Small & Medium Size Companies to Work for in America," ranking fourth in the medium-sized category. It was Sage's second straight year in the top five.

"We're a successful company that cares because our entire organization is made up of people who care," adds Foglia.

For information about Sage Products, visit www.sageproducts.com. To learn more about The Companies That Care Honor Roll, visit www.companies-that-care.org.