Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Gold/Mining/Energy : Microforum (MCF:TSE) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: MICHEL GUIBERT who wrote (1819)	5/5/1999 9:15:00 AM
From: Chuck	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3896

News Release: News Alert from PR Newswire Headline: Microforum Gives Web Support to Backcare Experts ====================================================================== TORONTO, May 5 /CNW-PRN/ - Microforum Inc. (TSE:MCF) is pleased to announce that it has signed an Internet Website development contract with Obus Forme Ltd., the world leader in backrest support systems. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. Microforum will design, develop, and implement a new Obus Forme website. Microforum will also create a unique search engine called a 'dealer locator.' This search engine is designed to help customers find the nearest Obus Forme Ltd. dealer. ''We are pleased that Obus Forme Ltd. has chosen Microforum to redesign and develop their website. We are confident it will lead to increased sales in business and enhanced consumer awareness,'' stated Howard Pearl, President and CEO of Microforum Inc. ''This new contract builds on our current business and demonstrates confidence in Microforum and PPL's abilities to deliver.'' Based in Toronto, Obus Forme Ltd. (www.obusforme.com) was created in 1979 and currently employs 100 full-time staff. It has manufactured and sold millions of its patented back supports in Canada, the United States and 26 other countries. About Microforum Microforum Inc. (www.microforum.com) is a leading Internet applications, and technology services corporation providing a broad range of electronic commerce and integrated marketing, creative and database services. Microforum's wholly owned subsidiaries include Internet Frontier Inc. (www.ifront.com) doing business as iFront and Software Guaranty (www.softwareguaranty.com), PPL Marketing Services Inc., Marshall Fenn Communications Inc. and Poste Haste Systems Inc. Internet Frontier Inc. is a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider Partner providing the proprietary iFrontECS(TM) e-commerce engine and the CALMS(TM) on-line credit approval system. PPL Marketing Services has achieved the prestigious ISO9001 and the Ford Q1 Quality Certifications. Howard Pearl President & CEO Frank Iadipaolo CFO & Secretary SOURCE Microforum, Inc. -0- 5/5/99 /CONTACT: The Investor Relations Group (604) 689-5255/