Press Release

Verticent announces a multi-divisional deployment at leading producer of paper products

RELEASE DATE: March 10, 2004

TAMPA, Fla. - Verticent, Inc., a leading developer of enterprise software solutions for small-to-medium size manufacturers and distributors, announced today their customer, Pacon Corporation (Appleton, WI), has deployed Verticent ERP software suite in order to continuously improve customer service and manage paper conversion for over 45 product lines. This multi-site implementation went live at three divisions - Superior Specialties, Bemiss-Jason Display Division of Pacon Corporation, and Pacon Corporation.

About Verticent:
Verticent, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASA International, Ltd. (NASDAQ: ASAA), provides integrated enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, e-business and business intelligence software solutions that meet the unique business demands of small-to-medium size manufacturers and distributors. With a commitment to specific vertical industries where it has proven experience and success, Verticent leverages industry-specific knowledge and functionality to deliver a flexible, yet affordable, enterprise business system. The Verticent enterprise business system helps enhance overall business operations by reducing implementation and on-going administrative costs, increasing organizational responsiveness and productivity, improving customer service, sharpening organizational insight and control, and delivering a rapid return on investment. For more information contact Verticent at (813) 226-2600, fax (813) 222-0886 or visit www.verticent.com.

About Pacon:
Pacon Corporation (Appleton, Wisconsin) is one of the leading producers of paper products for the art and school industries with over 45 product lines marketed under the product names Pacon, Peacock, Colorwave, Storybook, and Colorburst. Located in the heart of one of the world's largest concentrations of paper production facilities and paper-related industries -- Wisconsin's Fox River Valley -- Pacon has been in business for over 50 years. For more information contact Pacon at (920) 830-5050, or visit www.pacon.com.