VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 25, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Luxor Industrial Corporation (Pink Sheets:LXRRF) (TSX-V:LRL) is pleased to announce it received its first order to coat lumber and panel boards with EcoBlu chemistry from West Central Building Supplies, a large building materials dealer based in greater Vancouver. The eco-friendly chemistry protects against mold, fungus, rot-decay, wood ingesting insects, termites and fire.
In April, EcoBlu Products, Inc. (OTCBB:ECOB) of Vista, CA delivered to Luxor proprietary coating equipment and chemistry for coating wood products. Luxor introduced EcoBlu products to architects, engineers, builders, distributors, building materials dealers, wood products manufacturers and others at the Company's factory in Abbotsford, BC. The open house drew about 140 industry professionals.
"With the production line operational, Luxor will now begin promoting EcoBlu coated wood products in Canada," said John Taylor, the President of the Company's operating subsidiary. "Our open house informed attendees of an eco-friendly solution to the existing mold problems in wood frame construction. We are pleased with the number of inquiries we have received in May."
Luxor will begin coating its patented IBS 2000® and patent pending IBS3000™ engineered bridging products as well as specialty products for the natural resource sector.
EcoBlu is Luxor's sole distributor, excluding Canada, for its patented IBS 2000®. The Company expects to partner with EcoBlu in many areas involving the wood products sector.
About Luxor Industrial Corporation
Luxor manufactures and markets its patented IBS 2000® and patent pending IBS3000™ engineered bridging that enables the floor to act as a system with unparalleled scale of gain in stiffness and rigidity. Luxor has spent many years analyzing wood-frame floor construction and has established itself as a leading authority in wood floor performance engineering in North America.
Luxor also manufactures architectural and utility wood products including specialty products for the natural resource sector. It distributes laminated beams and offers various custom wood cutting services. The Company coats certain of its products with EcoBlu and offers EcoBlu wood products which protect wood against mold, decay and insects and provide fire protection.
About EcoBlu Products, Inc.
EcoBlu Products, Inc. is a manufacturer of proprietary wood products coated with an eco-friendly chemistry that protects against mold, fungus, rot-decay, wood ingesting insects, termites and fire with EcoBlu's FRC(TM) technology (Fire Retardant Coating). EcoBlu products utilizing BLUWOOD(TM) and FRC(TM) technology is the ultimate in wood protection, preservation, and fire safety to building components constructed of wood; from joists, beams and paneling, to floors and ceilings.
The Company is committed to the development, marketing and sales of environmentally-responsible building materials. EcoBlu products are ready to deliver the winning edge to builders and the environment with its sustainable green product line. Visit EcoBlu's website at www.ecobluproducts.com
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