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   5/28/08 - Crosslink Announces License Agreement with BondCote Corporation
   Partnership to serve military channels

ST. LOUIS—Crosslink (www.crosslinkresearch.com), a leader in electroactive polymer materials, today announced a North American license agreement with BondCote Corporation (www.bondcote.com), a leader in high performance coated and laminated fabrics, to exclusively represent SuperFlex™ technology within military channels of trade. SuperFlex™, a coating that produces flexible electroluminescent lighting, can be used on tents, flexible shelters, tarpaulins, soft tops and other military applications that comprise coated or laminated fabrics or textiles.

SuperFlex™ is an ultra-flexible, durable, electroluminescent (EL) technology based on polythiophene, an inherently conductive polymer known as PEDOT. It is transferred onto a variety of substrates in any two dimensional configuration to emit white light that does not cast harsh shadows associated with point source lighting. It can be formulated to emit light in fifteen other visible colors and near-infrared (NIR) spectrums.

Military end users that value rapid deployment, find SuperFlex™ technology interesting since it is lighter in weight, crushable, ballistic tolerant and non-toxic when compared to ruggidized florescent lighting systems. SuperFlex™ was selected as one of the top five “Hot Talks/Cool Papers” at the Materials Research Society (MRS) 2006 Fall Meeting.

Initially, this supply agreement covers Crosslink’s production of lamps systems being sent to BondCote for final assembly and delivery to end user specification. In addition, the agreement gives BondCote the long-term option of building its own print production capability, relying on Crosslink for only the proprietary inks.

“Crosslink is excited about accelerating the use of SuperFlex™ in a systems approach with a fabric coating firm like BondCote,” said Charles Jongeward, CEO of Crosslink. “We are impressed with their commitment to military customer satisfaction and long standing relationships within the distribution channel.”

“We believe the SuperFlex™ technology will further expand our product offering to our customers in “next generation” solutions in military applications and are excited to move Crosslink’s development efforts to commercialization,” said Ted Anderson, President/CEO of BondCote.

About Crosslink
Crosslink is a leader in the development and manufacturing of customized conductive, electroactive and electroluminescent polymers for innovative commercial applications. The company works closely with its partners to uncover practical, tailored applications for next-generation technology. A privately held company, Crosslink is headquartered in St. Louis and operates facilities in Springfield, Missouri and Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

About BondCote Corporation
With 60 years of experience, BondCote Corporation offers state of the art, coating technology to customers in a wide range of custom and standard coated and laminated fabrics. BondCote manufactures and supplies coated and laminated fabrics for the military, homeland security, transportation, environmental, agricultural, single-ply roofing, recreational and athletic industries. An ISO 9001 certified company, BondCote Corporation is headquartered in Pulaski, Va.


   12/5/07 - BondCote Corporation introduces Marine One™               

         

BondCote is excited to introduce Marine One™, our new product for a variety of marine cover and top applications. Marine One™ is a 9.25oz, coated polyester; is waterproof; has excellent tensile, tear and abrasion properties; is mildew resistant and passes the FMVSS 302 flame test. Marine One™ is stocked in 15 bright, UV resistant colors; 60” wide and 60yd rolls. Marine One™ makes the perfect cover for all seasons and comes with a 5yr limited warranty.

For over fifty years, BondCote Corporation has provided protective fabrics for the military, transportation and roofing markets; we are proud to bring our technical and manufacturing expertise to the marine market. Look for more innovative BondCote marine products in 2008. Come see us at booth #202 at the Marine Fabricators Association 2008 National Convention; January 13-15, 2008; Marriott Hutchinson Island; Stuart, FL.


   11/14/07 - BondCote Top Gun named Contractor of the Year by Roofing Contractor Magazine  

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Great Lakes Roofing Corporation, with offices in Germantown and Appleton Wisconsin, has recently been awarded the 2007 Commercial Contractor of the Year Award by Roofing Contractor Magazine. Great Lakes Roofing has exhibited a commitment to quality and excellence in every aspect of their business. An intense focus on safety, quality workmanship, and establishing quality relationships with customers and business partners has elevated Great Lakes Roofing Corporation to elite status in the Roofing Industry.

It is with great pleasure that BondCote congratulates Great Lakes Roofing Corporation on this award. Great Lakes Roofing Corporation has been a BondCote business partner and top tier contractor for two decades. It is our honor to be associated with such a quality company.

Congratulations Great Lakes Roofing, and continued success!