Darren Schultz, owner of Copico on Godwin Boulevard, has been honored for his company’s sales growth by CPrint International during the biannual board meeting in Richmond.

According to CPrint president Todd Nuckols, Copico is among an elite group of companies seeing sales increases in the slow economy.

“Copico is focusing on principles and practices geared to exceptional customer service,” Nuckols said. “This effort is resulting in increased sales even in a time of an economic slowdown. A company who can achieve growth in these times can only achieve it by being the best print provider for its business customers.”

CPrint International is an organization of independently owned family-based businesses that strive for professionalism and performance among small business that commonly lack highly developed systems and leadership. Companies from throughout North America participate in the program.

Copico is the only printer in Suffolk that qualified for the CPrint designation. CPrint is available only to printers that demonstrate exceptional quality and service by maintaining standards in operations, training, equipment and software, as well as worker benefits and working conditions.

This program requires annual onsite recertification, as well as participation in continuing educational programs.