Integran to Assist Lynntech in the Development of a Novel Non-Stick Composite Coating for the US Army

Toronto, ON - March 9, 2007 --[ASDWire]-- Integran Technologies Inc. (Toronto, Canada) announced today that it has been awarded a sub-contract by Lynntech, Inc. (College Station, TX) to assist in the further development and production scale-up of Lynntech’s novel quasicrystal-based coating technology, which is being developed to satisfy US Army requirements for durable, non-toxic, non-stick cookware. The coating will also be evaluated for other military and commercial uses such as molds, dies, engine parts and other low-friction, high wear and corrosion resistant applications. Integran will apply its expertise in the development of cost-effective electrodeposition technologies for producing advanced materials and composites, to assist Lynntech in their unique composite coating technology.

“We are very pleased to be working with Lynntech, and their highly innovative staff, in what may represent the first major commercial application for quasi-crystal technology” said Dr. Gino Palumbo, President & CEO of Integran. (Quasicrystals are intermetallic compounds having unusual crystal structure and unique surface properties.)

“We are delighted to be able to work with Integran on this very exciting coating technology. Integran’s well known expertise and capabilities in advanced metallurgical processes provides a solid foundation for the development of a successful metal-based, non-stick coating for cookware used by the U.S. Army” said Dr. Oliver J. Murphy, President of Lynntech.

The parties have not released the financial details of the research & development contract.


About Integran Technologies Inc.
Integran Technologies Inc. is a world leader in advanced metallurgical nano-technologies, providing a broad international base of customers with advanced process & product design solutions through R&D, material sales, contract manufacturing and technology licensing. Integran’s affiliated companies include: Morph Technologies (Toronto, Canada) which is focused on advanced materials solutions for the automotive sector; Powermetal Technologies (Carlsbad, CA) which develops and manufactures products for the sports equipment and consumer product sectors; and Integran Defense Systems (Pittsburgh, PA) which develops leading-edge technologies for defense and homeland security. www.integran.com

About Lynntech.
Lynntech develops innovative solutions to technological barriers faced by the Public and private sectors. Their diverse areas of expertise, coupled with a company history of successful commercialization, lay the foundation for rapid transformation of novel ideas to innovate products and services. www.lynntech.com