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Avante Technologies AVQ -Humidifier through Home Depot
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Emcee:  David Michaud Type:  Unmoderated
Avante Technologies Inc. AVQ Last $0.09
" BEST HOME HUMIDIFIER, THE ONLY ONE THAT WORKS FOREVER "

16,475,891 Shares on the ASE Symbol: AVQ
Calgary, Alberta, ___________ Phone 1-888-HUMID-24
desert-spring.com Contact: Neil Werfhorst

"Many people are frustrated by their humidifier's inefficiency and maintenance needs and simply shut them off." He points to a survey of 1,000 homeowners, found 90 percent of homeowners reported they had either disconnected their humidifier or it was in disrepair. Problem: In Today's humidifier the sediment-encrusted filter doesn't humidify anything. And the plastic tube that feed water into the unit dries up from heat and cracks.
"The home humidifier is a simple device that has not seen significant changes in years and its aged design shows". AVQ produces a state-of-the-art residential forced air furnace humidifier. The humidifier, called the DesertSpring Power Humidifier is the result of five years of development. AVQ markets and sells the humidifier through various wholesalers and contractors.
"Many people are frustrated by Humidifier inefficiency and maintenance needs and simply shut them off. Desert Spring is a totally different humidifier than what consumers, heating contractors and retailers are used to seeing."

The DesertSpring Power Humidifier is a premium product that eliminates the need for annual replacement of parts, conserves water, provides continuous operation throughout the season, is made to outlast any brand on the market, and is very easy to clean. No other humidifier on the market can make all these claims. It is sold with a industry-leading 3 yr warranty.

A great deal of time and money has been invested in market research. The size of the market, the need for a better humidifier, the features consumers were looking for, and the products available to the consumer, were thoroughly investigated and evaluated. During the 1st of selling the product, AVQ responded to consumer feedback, AVQ's market research has been shown to be correct and the DesertSpring has been accepted. The DesertSpring now only requires market awareness to achieve significant sales results.

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With the best Humidifier out there…. I look forward to what AVQ can do….

Here is a almost Full Due Diligence:
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AVQ has pioneered a high-tech advancement in home. Its patented Desert Spring humidifier design is simple, yet elegant. It centers on a cylinder of 44 ring-shaped heat engineered plastic disks enclosed in a drum. The disks rotate through a reservoir of water. As the disks turn, their textured surfaces pick up a micro-thin layer of water that
immediately evaporates as heated air from the furnace blows through the drum chamber. Any minerals in the water literally slide right off and settle in the basin. The basin typically needs to be drained about twice a year.
The system's setup provides some benefits not found in traditional humidifiers that use pads or even newer, flow-through style humidifiers, which use a screen to filter out the minerals. For one, pads can be a breeding ground for bacteria, if not cleaned regularly
or properly.
In areas with high mineral content in the water, furnace humidifiers require a lot of maintenance and cleaning to get rid of the scale that builds up. And furnace humidifiers require a fairly constant flow of water, much of which simply goes down the drain without being vaporized.
The proprietary plastic disks need no replacing and little cleaning.
The Desert Spring design eliminates disease-prone humidifying pads that frequently clog. Desert Spring's re-engineered design also cuts water usage to just a fraction of what is required in traditional flow-through and spray system humidifiers. Traditional humidifiers can waste up to seven times the water they need to function -- in some
cases 190 gallons per day, the equivalent of flushing a toilet 64 times. The Desert Spring requires only the water it puts into the air with no waste.
Desert Spring's design replenishes the water in a distribution basin at the bottom of the unit as it is evaporated.
The Desert Spring is typically purchased and installed for under $400. It is specifically designed to retrofit the majority of furnace humidifiers, but an accessory kit is available to accommodate first-time installations.
The Desert Spring is available in the U.S. and Canada. For further information, contact Avante at 1-888-HUMID-24 or view the Desert Spring Web site at www.desert-spring.com

Distribution of the Desert Spring power humidifier commenced in October 1997 and is excited about the market acceptance.
In the company's second year in sales, Avante has established multiple distribution centres in Canada. A busy fall season is anticipated with strong growth in sales for 1999/2000.
Marketing of the Desert Spring power humidifier was done through utility companies and heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors with the advertising aimed directly at the consumer. Through Avante's sales team, the company was successful in securing alliances with numerous distributors across Canada and the United States. Exposure and positive feedback was gained through participation in numerous trade shows within the HVAC industry during the year.

The DesertSpring is marketed in co-operation with Canadian Western Natural Gas, Sinclair Supply Ltd, Carrier Canada, Northwestern Utilities Ltd, Werner's Wholesale Group, Int Comfort Products, Cronkhite Supply Ltd.

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Why Humidity is Necessary

Humidified air is a necessary component of home air quality, Especially in the cooler months when a furnace is sending dry, warm air throughout a house. Proper winter humidity in a home should be between 25 percent and 50 percent, providing adequate moisture for humans and pets. Without proper humidity, skin dries and cracks, throats get sore, eyes dry out and people become more susceptible to illness.

Besides the needs of humans, properly humidified air also protects Furniture, woodwork, hardwood floors and musical instruments from Warping and cracking. Humidity reduces static electricity; helping to preserve electronic equipment circuits and providing enough moisture in home air to aid in the proper function of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.
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183dead...David Michaud-5/20/2002
182By the way. Like anyone would care... I quit the AVQ board in December 2000. GDavid Michaud-4/4/2001
181Canadian Tire Corp Ltd - Avante and Canadian Tire enter distribution agreement David Michaud-3/14/2001
180stockhouse.caDavid Michaud-1/18/2001
179 AVQ Appoints New Director To The Board Of Avante Technologies Inc. The Board oJerrold Annett-4/26/2000
178 Avante engages corporate finance consultant Avante Technologies Inc AVQ SharesJerrold Annett-4/20/2000
177 I am hearing next earnings will be released late April. Jerrold Annett-4/1/2000
176 So when are the next earnings statements due? In at .11, happy as a clam. RusRSkarsten-3/31/2000
175 I picked up another 25,000 shares today. AVQ is a steal at these prices. I wiJerrold Annett-3/29/2000
174 I have had this one on the ticker since 11 cents. Seems like the company is grWizzer-3/27/2000
173 The Home Depot sells it for $US150 Canadian retailers, including Atco Gas in AlJerrold Annett-3/27/2000
172 How much does each humidifier sell for in the US or Canada? Regards, WisamWizzer-3/26/2000
171 Avante Technologies Inc - Avante grants stock options Avante Technologies Inc Jerrold Annett-3/10/2000
170 Avante Technologies Inc AVQ Shares issued 16,475,891 2000-03-06 close $0.25 Jerrold Annett-3/8/2000
169 I like the way this stock trades. Look at the chart!Jerrold Annett-3/3/2000
168 We're seeing the result of this latest ... hitting 30 cents (52 week high) Rory McLeod-3/3/2000
167 Avante second quarter results Avante Technologies Inc AVQ Shares issued 16,47Jerrold Annett-3/2/2000
166 Found on the net.... They are selling about 20 units per week on the internet.Jerrold Annett-2/11/2000
165 AVQ's Desert Spring Power Humidifier SALES are up ! Awareness and Demand f3:16-1/28/2000
164 Yesterday was a very interesting day ("at market buying"). I wonder Jerrold Annett-1/28/2000
163 I sure like the answers I get from them!3:16-1/20/2000
162 Have you ever done a search using the following terms? Altavista.com : where Jerrold Annett-1/20/2000
161 ...volume... HomeShow in Calgary today3:16-1/13/2000
160 Have you found all this info from Blurr on another board?? I'd be interestRory McLeod-1/8/2000
159 A fellow that goes by the nickname "Blurr" did all this latest diggin3:16-1/7/2000
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