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Datum nieuwsfeit: 15-12-2006
Partnerschap Vortex Corporation en Cool Chili voor levering commerciële waterproducten aan Europa; Gebruik van door Amerikaanse overheid gesubsidieerde zuiveringstechnologie voor chemicaliënvrij water
( BW)(AZ-VORTEX/COOL-CHILI) Vortex Corporation and Cool Chili Partner
to Deliver Commercial Water Products to Europe; Utilizing
Chemical-Free Purification Technology Funded by the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
Business Editors
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PRESCOTT, Ariz. & OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15,
2006--Vortex Corporation, a global innovator of chemical-free water
and air purification technologies, and Cool Chili, a leading European
water products distributor, today announced their partnership to
develop and deliver advanced commercial water products to Europe. Cool
Chili will be the exclusive commercial distributor of water-cooler
products sustained by Vortex's patented UltraviOzone(TM) technology -
currently funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - in ten
markets, including Norway, France, Germany and Spain.
"Our partnership with Cool Chili demonstrates our continued
commitment to delivering safe, healthy water to a global marketplace,"
said Ray Denkewicz, chief executive officer of Vortex Corporation.
"Through this alliance, we are well positioned to accelerate
commercialization of our technology in Europe by leveraging our water
expertise to address the region's growing demands for quality water."
The companies will jointly develop direct-feed and bottled water
coolers, based on the Vortex UltraviOzone process, for commercial
applications throughout Europe - where demand has been on the rise.
Point-of-use (POU) water cooler usage increased by 30 percent for the
sixth consecutive year, according to a recent report released by
Zenith International. The co-branded water coolers are expected to
reach market in May 2007.
UltraviOzone naturally purifies water by combining the synergistic
effects of ultraviolet light, ozone and photo-oxidation, mimicking the
water purification phenomenon that occurs in the environment. Through
a patented five-way treatment process, Vortex systems produce
refreshing, oxygenated water without the use of potentially harmful
chemicals.
"We are excited to forge this cooperative effort with Vortex,"
said Harald Meyer Ottho, chief executive officer of Cool Chili. "This
partnership underlines our investment in new water technologies that
deliver a great-tasting product to our customers at a fraction of the
cost of bottled water."
Vortex is currently under contract with the United States
Department of Homeland Security to develop chlorine-free water
purification systems for municipal use, leveraging the company's
patented and scalable UltraviOzone technology for improved emergency
preparedness and homeland security. The system has the potential to
significantly reduce (or eliminate) the U.S. dependency on chlorine as
a primary disinfectant in water treatment. In recent studies, the
storage and transportation of this agent have been identified as
potential terrorism risks. Further, chlorinated byproducts have been
linked to cancer.
About Vortex Corporation
Vortex Corporation (www.vortexpurewater.com) is a global innovator
of chemical-free air and water purification products for consumer and
commercial use. Its product portfolio is based on a patented
technology platform that reproduces the photo-oxidation process
naturally occurring in the environment. The Vortex water purification
system goes beyond simple filtration to catalyze ozone by ultra-violet
light, destroying contaminates while infusing the water with fresh
oxygen. The Company offers its Vortex Water Machine(TM) to consumers
who want to ensure they are drinking the most pure and healthy water
available. Its rugged Vortex Voyager(TM) portable unit delivers this
same pristine quality drinking water from standing, unsanitary sources
for remote use, whether in a recreational or emergency
preparedness/disaster relief situation.
About Cool Chili
Cool Chili (www.coolchili.no) is an international water products
distributor, serving the B2B market. Its product portfolio includes
water coolers, bottled water and other add-on products. Founded in
Norway in 2002, Cool Chili currently serves several European markets,
offering products designed to increase consumers' productivity and
energy. Cool Chili - Enjoy your thirst(TM)
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