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Graphics Fusion Introduces Nanostrate, The World's Thinnest Graphic Transfer Material At AAPEX

- New Patented Polymer Is for the Most Significant
Development in Automotive Graphics Since Vinyl

SUNNYVALE, CALAS VEGAS, AAPEX - October 26, 2005November 1, 2005 -- The Graphics Fusion Company Inc. is introducing an innovative new material, NanostrateTM , which will bea platform to be used in a new generation of automotive graphics transfers products as thin as a human hair and more as durable than as the paint to which it is applied. The Graphics Fusion Company will be exhibiting at the AAPEX/SEMA Show, Nov. 1-4 in the Sands Convention Center (Booth 279) in Las Vegas.

Nanostrate is 25 microns thin, similar to a coat of paint, while die cut vinyl decals are 7 times x wider thicker-- or a typically a minimum of 150 microns. Nanostrate-based graphic transfers consist of several patented polymer layers and inks that are released from a special, porous paper by adding water to the and a catalyst.

The results are graphics solutions that combine the best attributes of custom paint and vinyl decals adhesives with easy application and longer lasting auto, truck, boat and aircraft decoration.

Among the benefits of this innovative material are:
* Easier to handle and apply than vinyl or paint
* Looks and feels like paint and as smooth as the surface it's applied to.
* Easy to remove with no damage to vehicle surface or underlying paint
* Superior scratch resistance - will not peel or chip
* Three 3-yYear guarantee against fading - only transfer with this promise
* Nine coloration options including metallics
* Clear coat compatible for even better performance
* High photographic resolution and detail including gradations
* Excellent transfer consistency from lot to lot
* Significantly lower costs for both of materials and installation
"Graphics Fusion transfers based on NanoStrate is are the result of a sophisticated production processes and materials, yet but it they will be so much simpler to apply." explains Don Reisinger, president of The Graphic Fusion Company.

In a factory production environment, NanoStrate-based transfers can adhere to many surfaces --such as most metals,, including stainless steel, glass-like surfaces, and most plastics. Now for the first time, these transfers are available for off- site applications and soon, for the do-it-yourself car customizer.

The company will be introducing several do-it-yourself retail product lines that include repair and restoration products, "ScratchPatch"; a line of transportation pinstripes, "PermaStripe" as well as an impressive array of customizing graphics, "Wild Things." These products will be available in early 2006 in major auto retail and mass market outlets. "Our retail product lines will not only be lower cost for customers, but will provide higher margins for the retailer as well," Reisinger explains.

Commercially, fleet s owners and operators, will be able to specify the total graphic look aappearance for the first time, including detailed photographic images, elaborate contours and substrate sizes for a wide number of commercial transportation applications.

Graphics Fusion has established several lines channels of distribution for the its Nanostrate-based products.

"While the automotive category on offers significant opportunities for the our technology, we're already being approached by companies in the consumer products and home improvement industries that see recognize the value impact of our technology on the perceived value of their products," Reisinger concludes. "These ere are products weren't possible that are possible now that couldn't be done prior to our entry to the market.. "

Graphics Fusion is currently in talks with several national auto body chains to offer the products in their auto collision and detail businesses as well as to provide the customized product to corporate customers.

The Graphics Fusion Company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California was formed in 2005 to commercialize the materials and products in North America developed by UGT Holdings in Hong Kong. The patented polymer material, NanoStrateTM has significant application in the transportation, home improvement and consumer industries and will be sold through OEM and retail channels. For more information, please visit www.graphicsfusion <http://www.graphicsfusion/> .com