RIVERBANK, Calif., May 16, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Itec Environmental Group, Inc. (OTCBB:ITEC) today announced that Brean Murray & Co., Inc. (BMCI) (www.bmur.com), a full-service, NYC-based investment bank, has been engaged by the company to act as its investment banker and corporate finance advisor. Founded in 1973, BMCI is an institutionally directed investment bank that focuses on small-cap, emerging growth and special situation companies across a variety of industries. As a full-service securities firm and NASD member, BMCI offers equity research, investment banking, asset management and institutional sales & trading.
"We are extremely pleased to be working with BMCI given their solid reputation in the financial community and expressed dedication to the future success of Itec Environmental Group," stated Gary De Laurentiis, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Itec. "BMCI's experience with emerging growth companies and institutionally directed investment banking strategy makes them a perfect fit for Itec as we move forward with the implementation of our business plan," added Mr. De Laurentiis.
About the Company
Itec Environmental Group offers solutions to pressing environmental problems faced by public agencies and private entities involved in the recycling of plastics. In a research partnership with Honeywell FM&T, Itec has developed and successfully commercialized a revolutionary new system for the recycling of plastic containers. Its proprietary Eco2(TM) System costs 30% less to operate, uses no water, removes all contaminates and odors from the finished flake, is closed-loop and thus non-polluting, and produces no toxic by-products.
Please visit our Web site at http://www.iteceg.com. Any interested parties wishing to be included in Itec Environmental Group's mailing list, please email your request to info@iteceg.com or Contact: Gary M. De Laurentiis at 209-848-3900.
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