LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 12, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Plasticon International Inc. (Pink Sheets:PLNI), the technology leader of the recycled plastics sector, announced today it has recently received confirmation of the company's patent for the PAC Chair III product, the latest innovation from the company.
The PAC Chair III, in one product, replaces all four conventional metal rebar support products -- wire, galvanized, epoxy coated, and stainless steel. "Our industry first PAC Chair III includes the mesh market and the on-grade market with a single product that is both stackable and self-contained with a sand plate, allowing for 3 heights (2 rebar and one mesh)," said Jim Turek, president and CEO of Plasticon International. "This makes the PAC Chair III the most versatile individual rebar support on the market today."
Sales of the PAC Chair III will be made through Plasticon's exclusive domestic distributor, the largest building materials distribution company in the U.S. with 63 strategically located warehouses nationwide.
"Because the PAC Chair III products are stackable, they are much more convenient for workers in the field," Mr. Turek said. He continued to state that, "Metal rebar supports are not stackable, making it difficult to carry more than 32 at a time in a large box. However, the PAC Chair III is stackable, allowing a worker to carry up to 225 individual supports in that same size box. This product gives the construction industry a tremendous opportunity to increase efficiency and productivity. The PAC Chair III also reduces shipping costs. We are pleased that the demand is so high for our newest product offering, and we believe that the clear advantages this product offers will continue to drive sales."
The PAC Chair III is the most recent patent that the company has received. According to an independent appraiser and the federal courts, Plasticon's recycled plastic product patents are valued at $20 million. Additionally, since the inception of the company, Plasticon has built an inventory of injection molds that the company owns outright, which are presently valued at over $10 million.
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.
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.
Note for Plasticon Customers:
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