To: Greg from Edmonton who wrote (2360 ) 10/13/1999 2:33:00 PM From: lwk Respond to of 2444
Napier and NAPP Sign International Distribution Agreement VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--Napier International Technologies Inc. (NIR.TSE), a world leader of environmentally safe coating removers, is pleased to report the signing of a marketing and distributor agreement with NAPP (North American Professional Products), who for 50 years has been the leader in bringing innovative products to the light industrial markets under the very well known brand name "Crown". NAPP will private label a number of Napier products under the Crown brand name. Crown products are sold primarily in the light industry markets on an international basis. Napier has signed an agreement, which allows NAPP to sell Napier products under the Crown brand in the following countries: /T/ 1. United States of America 10. Philippines 2. Canada 11. Australia 3. Taiwan 12. Singapore 4. Korea 13. China 5. Germany 14. New Zealand 6. France 15. India 7. Mexico 16. Malaysia 8. Venezuela 17. Indonesia 9. Puerto Rico 18. Saudi Arabia /T/ Crown products are primarily sold into the light industrial markets for building/plant maintenance tool sheds and small equipment repair shops, which would include markets such as: /T/ * Light Industrial Tool Cribs * Automotive Supply Shops * Electronic Shops * Welding Shops * Government * Transportation Repair Shops * Construction/Jobsite * Autobody Repair Shops * Fabrication Plants * Pulp & Paper Mills * Marine * Mining Tool Sheds /T/ Crown products have been sold in these countries through Manufacturer Representatives and Distributors reaching all Light Industrial markets. These Manufacturer representatives and Distributors have been associated with Crown on average of 19+ years. This demonstrates to Napier's management that Crown is a brand with customer loyalty. Crown/NAPP (www.crownnapp.com), part of CCL Custom Manufacturing Division (www.cclcustom.com) is owned by CCL Industries (www.cclind.com), a $1.5 billion dollar corporation, which manufactures, markets and distributes consumer and industrial products worldwide. The current Crown product line is a perfect fit with Napier products. Crown is known for their corrosion inhibitors and Napier for its coating removers. Before the corrosion inhibitors are applied, in most cases either current corrosion or coatings or both have to be removed, and that is where Napier products come in to play. By combining the two product lines this allows Crown to sell an enhanced package to an existing client base worldwide. Napier and NAPP are currently preparing its marketing plan and Napier products are presently entering the distribution channels under the Crown brand. Since September 7, 1999, Napier has announced distribution agreements with Crown/NAPP, Truco Enterprises (retail), ICI USA (heavy industrial), and Kop-Coat (marine). With its expanding list of representatives, distributors and joint venture partners, Napier is maintaining its 300% sales growth. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bradley T. Aelicks, President/Director -30- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Napier International Technologies Inc. Jason Cubitt (604) 801-6664 E-mail: nir@direct.ca Website: www.napierintl.com or Napier International Technologies Inc. Don Mosher (604) 801-6664