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Plasticon Will be One of Nine Presenting Companies at Microcap Conference in Barcelona, Spain
LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 4, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Plasticon International Inc. (Pink Sheets:PLNI) is pleased to announce that Bill Howe, a senior consultant for Plasticon International, will be presenting Plasticon International to the European investment community at a microcap conference in Barcelona on Thursday, October 6th.
"We believe that Plasticon will find a very receptive audience in Europe," said Jim Turek, President and CEO of Plasticon International. "As a leading green company in the U.S. that has demonstrated profitability, we believe that Plasticon will appeal to environmentally conscious European investors who are interested in a company that will improve the environment for future generations and will also benefit our shareholders as we continue to grow. Getting our message out to the European investment community is an important part of our strategy to expand our shareholder base."
The conference is sponsored by Thieme Consulting, Inc., led by President Heiko Thieme. Mr. Thieme is also the Chairman of the American Heritage Management Corp. The conference will feature nine companies, from industries such as solar energy, mining, biotech and manufacturing. Additionally, fund managers from Austria, Switzerland, Germany, London, Luxembourg will be attending. The event will be covered by European media as well as U.S. media, such as Bloomberg News.
For more information about the company and for important updates, please visit the Plasticon Web site online at www.plasticonintl.com. Plasticon was recently featured in Investor's Business Daily and can be viewed on the Investors.com Web site at: http://www.investors.com/corporatenews/nw111.asp. It can also be viewed on the Plasticon International web site at: http://www.plasticonintl.com/manofrecycledplastic.pdf.
Plasticon President and CEO Jim Turek Featured in The Washington Times, Page A5
Plasticon's Recent Public Awareness Campaign Also Features Stories in The Daily Journal of Commerce, The Las Vegas Tribune, Investor's Business Daily and The Wall Street Reporter
LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 29, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Plasticon International Inc. (Pink Sheets:PLNI) is pleased to announce that Jim Turek, the company's President and CEO, is featured in today's edition of the Washington Times (page A5).
Plasticon has recently launched a major public awareness campaign that features stories in newspapers such as the Daily Journal of Commerce, The Las Vegas Tribune, Investor's Business Daily Corporate News (http://www.investors.com/corporatenews/nw111.asp), and the Wall Street Reporter (http://www.wallstreetreporter.com/magazine/05/OilandGas/174_Oil&GasStocksFocus.pdf) -- see page 63.
"This is a very exciting time for us," Mr. Turek said. "We are pleased that Plasticon is getting increased attention in the media. Most people don't understand that recycled plastic plays a critical role in their everyday lives, because it's often not apparent to the naked eye. We believe that our story is finally being told and that is very gratifying. Our public awareness efforts are now educating the public, our shareholders and our customers about new product applications and our vision for the future."
Plasticon International, Inc.: Senior Consultant Bill Howe Conducts Webcast with www.TheGreenBaron.com in Association with www.Machcobra.com
LEXINGTON, Ken., Sept. 28, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Plasticon International Inc. (Pink Sheets:PLNI), the technology leader of the recycled plastics sector, announced today that senior consultant Bill Howe has conducted an exclusive interview with TheGreenBaron.com in association with Machcobra.com so that PLNI shareholders and the investment community can learn more about the exciting upcoming developments for Plasticon International, Inc. The Webcast was conducted by Evergreen Marketing, Inc. and their subsidiary TheGreenBaron.com in association with Machcobra.com and is now available to the general public on the "Webcasts" page of The Green Baron Investors Society's website: http://www.thegreenbaron.com. Webcasts can be accessed by clicking on the following link: http://www.thegreenbaron.com/CEO%20Webcast.htm.
In the Webcast, Mr. Howe gives an overview of Plasticon's innovative products, the size of the rebar supports market, and the company's exclusive sales agreement with the largest building materials distribution company in the United States. In addition, he specifically addresses the fact that Plasticon's audit is in its final stages and that upon completion, Plasticon intends to make the necessary filings to become fully reporting and move to the NASDAQ bulletin board (OTCBB). Finally, he also gives current and prospective shareholders an update on a number of important acquisitions.
For more information about Plasticon International, please visit the Plasticon International web site at www.plasticonintl.com.
Plasticon was recently featured in Investor's Business Daily and can be viewed on the Investors.com Web site for 30 days starting Monday, August 22, 2005 at: http://www.investors.com/corporatenews/nw111.asp. It can also be viewed on the Plasticon International Web site at: http://www.plasticonintl.com/manofrecycledplastic.pdf.
Plasticon is Now in the Final Product Review Stage for Semco Acquisition
LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Plasticon International Inc. (Pink Sheets:PLNI) today announced that due diligence has been completed, SEMCO's audit is finalized and reviewed, and Plasticon is now in the final product review stage of the privately financed acquisition of SEMCO, Inc.
"Our attorneys have gone to hard copies on the acquisition documents, and we are optimistic that we will come to an agreement in the very near future," said Jim Turek, president and CEO of Plasticon International. "SEMCO's surfacing products combine beauty, durability, and scientific innovation in a way that we have never seen before in surfacing technology. The rich, vibrant colors of their surfacing products, combined with their unmatched durability and waterproofing properties makes this acquisition extremely attractive for Plasticon."
SEMCO, based in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1981, has provided their products to many of the city's most impressive showcase projects, including the world famous fountains at the Bellagio, Las Vegas's premier hotel-casino, the MGM Grand, and The Venetian Hotel Casino. Their eclectic customer base also includes high profile commercial, public, and private clientele, ranging from critical government facilities (the flooring of the Pentagon) to elementary schools, community centers, and many prominent parks and public works projects to the biosphere project, where the SEMCO team provided the materials for the creation of a lush, fully functioning, indoor rain forest. SEMCO's product line is noted for its incredible durability which is why it is used on heavily trafficed walkways, in extreme outdoor weather conditions, in chlorinated pool water, and for rugged exteriors.
Mr. Turek noted that another major advantage of SEMCO's products is that they are environmentally friendly, which fits in with Plasticon's core values and corporate mission. "SEMCO's installation process allows the customer to apply the new X-Bond surface over any existing surface, without the hassle, cost, and potential health risks of having to remove the original. This helps eliminate potential harmful wastes, while saving time and money. Their environmentally responsible products and procedures ensure that the installation will be accomplished in the minimum amount of time possible. Because of the products' low VOC emissions, isolation of areas is minimized. The innovative X-Bond product eliminates the need for multiple products and time-consuming steps, all of which increase installation time with material handling times and set-times. We intend to move forward with the acquisition as soon as the product review stage has concluded."
Mr. Turek added, "It is also very important to us that SEMCO's products are approved by the AIA (American Institute of Architects). Their products represent the most advanced surfacing technology on the market today and there are incredible synergies with Plasticon's product lines. As soon as the product review phase is completed, we look forward to welcoming SEMCO to the Plasticon family."
An Open Letter to Plasticon Shareholders from President and CEO, Jim Turek
LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 19, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) --
Dear Fellow Shareholders:
This is an exciting period in the history of Plasticon International (Pink Sheets:PLNI). Our company began with a vision: to be the global leader of recycled plastic products for the construction industry. Our objectives have never wavered. We remain committed to our customers, our shareholders, our employees and, as always, to innovation.
Since the company's inception, we have been dedicated to being the most cutting-edge, environmentally progressive company in recycled plastic products, a company that strives to develop and promote products which will contribute to a cleaner and safer environment.
I am pleased to announce today that we have made great progress towards our objectives. Our distribution partnership with the largest building materials distribution company in the United States, a Fortune 500 company, continues to give Plasticon a definitive competitive advantage and puts us in a position to be profitable for years to come. Our product innovations have exceeded expectations, sales are brisk, and we recently received patent confirmations for a number of new products, such as the "PAC Chair III". We are encouraged that the company continues on its fast track to growth and prosperity.
There is one very important issue that I am pleased to share with you: Plasticon is currently in the final stages of its audit. Although we cannot offer an exact date, based on our tireless efforts, our auditors have indicated that the Plasticon audit should be completed in the very near future. Upon completion, the company will file with the NASD to move Plasticon to the Nasdaq Bulletin Board (OTCBB). I acknowledge that this process is taking longer than we expected. However, due to the meticulous nature of audits in this day and age (Sarbanes-Oxley) the audit process has extended beyond our original projections. Let me reassure you that we are doing everything possible to complete the audit, and we are close to the end of this process. We are keenly cognizant that it is in the best interests of the company and its shareholders to complete the audit as expeditiously as possible and move Plasticon to a more transparent exchange: the Nasdaq bulletin board (OTCBB).
The management team and employees of Plasticon International are also shareholders like you. We are fully committed to aggressively growing the company and executing our business plan, which we believe will be reflected in the share value.
We are excited about Plasticon's future prospects and opportunities. I look forward to sharing future developments with you as they progress. Once again, thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Jim Turek
President and CEO
Plasticon International, Inc.
September 19, 2005
About Plasticon International, Inc.
Plasticon International (www.plasticonintl.com) designs, produces, and distributes high-quality concrete accessories, transportation signage, plastic lumber, and office supplies which are all produced from recycled and recyclable plastics. Plasticon is a leader, an innovator of cutting edge design, engineering, and production of industrial and commercial products. Plasticon is a green company, environmentally friendly, using recycled plastics to produce its line of products.
Plasticon International, Inc.
Jim Turek, President and CEO
3166 Custer Drive, Suite 101
Lexington, Kentucky 40517
Web site: www.plasticonintl.com
Note for Plasticon Customers: To reach BLUELINX, direct customer service line, Eastern Division, please call 800-839-2588 -- please ask for Michael Thornton (ext-35547) or Thomas Fowler (ext-35562). To reach the Western Division of BLUELINX please call 800-830-7370 -- please ask for Mark Gariepy (ext-66069). A map of the Eastern and Western divisions of the U.S. for BLUELINX Distribution can be seen on the BlueLinx Corporation Web site at http://www.bluelinxco.com/ourProducts/ContactInfo.asp or on the Plasticon International Web site at http://www.plasticonintl.com/distributormap.htm.
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