WATKINS, MN and VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - January 19, 2010) - International Barrier
Technology Inc. ("Barrier") (
OTCBB:
IBTGF) (
TSX-V:
IBH) is pleased to
announce that Barrier will manufacture a private label fire-rated OSB
sheathing product for LP® Building Products trademarked as LP®
FlameBlock™ Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing. LP® introduced their new product
offering at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas.
LP® FlameBlock™ Sheathing will be manufactured using Barrier's
Pyrotite™ Technology at the existing manufacturing facility in Watkins,
MN. "We are excited to join LP in this endeavour and look forward to
prosperous growth by combining our technology with LP's OSB sheathing,
experienced sales force and comprehensive distribution channels," states
Barrier President & CEO Dr. Michael D. Huddy. For more details, reference
the LP Building Products' news release dated January 19, 2010.
About International Barrier Technology Inc.
International Barrier Technology Inc. (
OTCBB:
IBTGF) (
TSX-V:
IBH) develops,
manufactures, and markets proprietary fire-resistant building materials
branded as Blazeguard®. Barrier's award-winning Blazeguard® wood panels
use a patented, non-toxic, non-combustible coating with an extraordinary
capability: it releases water in the heat of fire. The panels exceed
"model" building code requirements in every targeted fire test and
application, and are unique in combining properties that increase panel
strength and minimize environmental and human impact. Blazeguard®
provides Barrier's customers a premium material choice meeting an
increasingly challenging combination of requirements in residential and
commercial building construction. Blazeguard® customers include many of
the top multifamily homebuilders, and commercial modular building
manufacturers in the United States.
INTERNATIONAL BARRIER TECHNOLOGY INC.
_______________________
Michael D. Huddy
President, Director
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RELEASE.
Forward-Looking Information: The statements in this news release contain
forward-looking information within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve
certain risks, assumptions and uncertainties, including but not limited to
the ability to generate and secure product sales. In each case actual
results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. The
company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking
statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any
projected results (expressed or modified) will not be realized.
Contact Information: Melissa McElwee
Investor Relations Manager
International Barrier Technology
(866) 735-3519
For more information please visit:
www.intlbarrier.com