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Exhibit Works Bridges the Gap Between East and West; Expands Operations in Asia

Company Will Offer Marketing, Exhibit and Branding Solutions to U.S. and European Clients

DETROIT, July 13 -- Exhibit Works, a face-to-face marketing company with locations in Detroit, Los Angeles and Chicago, has announced the opening of its Asian operations in Shanghai, China. The operation will serve U.S. and European clients in the development and execution of localized marketing programs in China and throughout Asia, as well as the development of programs for Chinese clients coming to market in the West.

Several clients have already engaged the Exhibit Works Shanghai operation, including longtime client Dana Corporation, who showcased its capabilities at the 2005 Auto Shanghai. Earlier this year, the new Shanghai Automobile Exhibition Center named Exhibit Works a strategic partner, one of only three organizations approved to provide services at the facility. Additionally, Exhibit Works led the first-ever U.S. city tour of a historic Chinese Christianity exhibition and developed the 2006 North American International Auto Show program for Geely International Corporation, the first and only Chinese automaker to exhibit in the United States.

"Our growth has always been client-driven, and this move is no different," said Dominic Silvio, president and founder of Exhibit Works. "Our clients recognize the tremendous potential in China and Asia, and now Exhibit Works will be there to open doors for them."

Leading Exhibit Works international expansion is Vice President of International Business Development, Jerry Kern. "The Chinese exhibition industry has grown 20 percent annually the last five years, and all indications are this growth will continue," said Kern. "Given the regional nature of markets throughout China and Asia, we expect to play a vital role developing localized strategies that resonate with the target markets of our clients."

Helping translate brands and strategies in Asia is Danielle Dai Xu, China Business Manager. A Shanghai native who has worked as a marketing consultant in the United States for several years, Xu brings an understanding of both Eastern and Western business culture and marketing strategy, serving as a critical bridge to clients going to market in Asia. In addition to Kern and Xu, the core team includes Fausin Mdisa, International Design Director, Rohymah Hassan, Account Manager and Yuchao Ma, Marketing Coordinator.

"We've worked for several years to assemble this team of local experts, and to establish a vital network of well-placed relationships and strategic partners in Asia," added Kern. "Clients who engage Exhibit Works as their Asian marketing partner will find a complete face-to-face marketing solution."

Located in Shanghai Multimedia Park, the operation will function as a wholly owned subsidiary of Exhibit Works. Several additional account management and design staff will be added this year.

Exhibit Works, a face-to-face marketing company, connects people and brands through the development of exhibits, events, promotions, business theatre, film and video, mobile marketing, corporate interiors, museums and attractions. With locations in Detroit, Chicago, Los Angeles and Shanghai, Exhibit Works is a partner to a diverse and growing group of global clients, including Acura, Allergan, California State Railroad Museum, Connexion by Boeing, Dana Corporation, Ford Motor Company, The Henry Ford, Hyundai Motor America, INO Therapeutics, Porsche Cars North America, Seagate Technology, Serta, St. Louis Science Center, Vivendi Universal Games and Volkswagen of America. For more information, visit http://www.exhibitworks.com/pr or contact Angela Heiple at (734) 367-8257, 13211 Merriman Road, Livonia, MI 48150.