Ultra Pure Water Technologies, Inc. Announces Initiation of Manufacturing Agreement for production of `Ice Island' Systems LAFAYETTE, La., Aug 10, 2005 (PRIMEZONE via COMTEX) -- Ultra Pure Water Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:UPWT) (Ultra Pure) announced today that the company has initiated a Manufacturing Agreement with CMC Refrigeration, Inc. for the production of the company's proprietary "Ice Island" system. CMC Refrigeration, Inc. (CMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Courtesy Manufacturing, Inc. located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
Upon initiation of the Manufacturing Agreement, CMC will immediately begin to manufacture and supply the "Ice Island" automated ice bagging units. In addition, CMC will supply a custom manufactured ice merchandiser cold storage unit specifically designed for use with the "Ice Island" automated ice bagging units.
Guy Lombardo, President of CMC Refrigeration stated, "We are extremely pleased
that Ultra Pure has chosen CMC to provide engineering and manufacturing services
for the production of their proprietary "Ice Island" units. We anticipate
building a relationship that extends well beyond the commitment of utilizing our
state-of-the-art automated manufacturing facilities for the production of the
`Ice Island' units."
Daniel LeBlanc, President of Ultra Pure stated, "The relationship now
established with CMC and Courtesy will allow Ultra Pure to begin a progression
towards our vision of supplying the `Ice Island' to the convenience and grocery
store market. The manufacturing capacity of CMC will allow Ultra Pure to
immediately begin to satisfy a back-log of demand from our customers for the
installation of the `Ice Island' units. The commitment of manufacturing
resources from Mr. Lombardo and CMC affords us the luxury of scheduling on-time
deliveries of the `Ice Island' units to our expanding customer base."
OTHER EVENTS
Effective July 1, 2005, Ultra Pure has engaged Kirkpatrick Lockhart Nicholson
Graham LLP to serve as the company's securities counsel.
Effective July 1, 2005, Ultra Pure has engaged Rachlin Cohen & Holtz LLP to
serve as principal accountant to audit the company's financial statements.
Further information and details regarding the information provided in this
announcement may be found by reading our 8K filing located in the following
link:
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1099330/000114420405023292/v022674_8k.htm
About CMC Refrigeration, Inc. and Courtesy Manufacturing, Inc.
CMC and Courtesy have been an established industry leader in the fabrication and
refrigeration industries for over half a century. They are located in the
Midwest's largest industrial park, Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The companies
operate within a state-of-the-art automated 140,000 square foot air conditioned
facility. An established leader in CNC fabrication, they operate stamping
presses ranging in size from 45 to 600 tons. In conjunction with their
facility's multiple robotic welding and laser cutting stations, Courtesy and CMC
can "build-out" high volume production runs containing complex components in
minimal time.
About ICEX Holdings, Ltd., Inc.
ICEX is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ultra Pure Water Technologies, Inc. with
headquarters located in Lafayette, LA. and a manufacturing support division
located in Phoenix, AZ. The company manufactures a proprietary ice production
unit known as the "Ice Island" system. The system is an on-site ice production,
bagging, and storage unit. The patent-applied for technology totally automates
production and packaging of ice products in a portable configuration installed
at the customer's site. The target markets for the Ice Island system include
convenience stores, grocery stores, hotels, resorts, hospitals and industrial
complexes.
About Ultra Pure Water Technologies, Inc.
Ultra Pure Water Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the manufacture, sale, and
rental of pure quality water purification equipment utilizing reverse osmosis
filtration processes and water vending equipment. The company's products address
various water treatment applications for commercial, residential, industrial,
and institutional purposes. These applications range from providing purified
drinking water through our reverse osmosis self-filling water coolers and
under-the-counter systems to equipment for producing water for municipal systems
with capacities exceeding 200,000 gallons per day utilizing desalination and
reverse osmosis processing equipment.
This release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe
harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that
involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the impact of
competitive products, the ability to meet customer demand, the ability to manage
growth, acquisitions of technology, equipment, or human resources, the effect of
economic and business conditions, and the ability to attract and retain skilled
personnel. The Company is not obligated to revise or update any forward-looking
statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the
date of this release.
SOURCE: Ultra Pure Water Technologies, Inc.
By Staff
CONTACT: Ultra Pure Water Technologies, Inc.
Daniel LeBlanc, President
Tel: (337) 233-7317
Fax: (337) 233-7417
Email: info@upwt.com
Web site: www.ultrapurewatertechnologies.com
www.upwt.com
or
Courtesy Manufacturing Company
Guy Lombardo, President
Voice: (847) 437.7500
Fax: (847) 437.7526
Email: sales@cmc-mfg.com
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