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eDirectGlass Announces Strategic Alliance with National Glass Exchange

New Program to Eliminate the Need for 3rd Party Claims Administration

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 31 -- eDirectGlass, the worldwide leading provider of Internet based point-of-sale and mobile related technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of AMJ Logistics, Inc., today announced that it has entered in to a strategic alliance with National Glass Exchange ('NGE') to provide the technology platform and support services for its soon to be launched nationwide automotive glass program.

"For years the automotive glass repair and replacement industry has been held hostage when it comes to working on insurance claims. The power of free enterprise has been at the mercy of third-party administrators ('TPA') who have slowly eroded the entire automotive glass claims segment while providing no significant value-added services to the shops that perform the work," said Gary Hart, chief executive officer at eDirectGlass. "Through the launch of the anticipated NGE program, the industry will finally have a claims mechanism that is simple, fast and fair. Fair to the consumer, insurer and glass shops."

The NGE process is simplicity itself. NGE will replace the TPA function through the patent pending technology found in the eDirectGlass Claims Manager and Total Shop Management platform providing:

  * customer verification;
  * immediate pricing of the glass for the independent shop; and
  * payment that will be paid directly to the shop within five (5) working
    days, all electronically.

NGE will have a program for both independent shops and affiliated shops that will deliver a significantly higher cash price for insurance claims than the current TPA offer and acceptance programs. In addition, shops will have access to better pricing on products and technology to support strict adherence to the AGRSS safety standards.

"NGE conducted an exhaustive search for a technology partner who can deliver the necessary platform to accomplish our goals. eDirectGlass is years ahead of the technology providers in the industry and has made the greatest positive impact in the last several years. If anything, they brought the awareness of the power of the Internet to an entire industry," said Jim Pruce, co-founder of NGE. "We are excited about the introduction of NGE to the industry and we are confident our program will create the changes needed for the industry to evolve by utilizing an e-commerce solution. With the willingness of the Insurance companies, our program will save the Insurance companies money, allow the Independent replacement shops to become more profitable, and more importantly provide better and timelier service for the consumer."

About eDirectGlass

eDirectGlass, owned by AMJ Logistics(TM), Inc. and founded in 1995, is a privately held corporation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. AMJ builds applications and solutions where all aspects of the manufacturing, supply chain vendors, insurance and end-user industries converge. These applications and solutions enhance productivity, profitability and increase customer satisfaction critical to the growth and success of the marketplace. For more information on AMJ Logistics or eDirectGlass, contact Maria Iorio (maria.iorio@edirectglass.com) at 480.993.0915 or visit our website at http://www.edirectglass.com/.

About National Glass Exchange

NGE is the synthesis of decades of practical experience in the auto glass industry, forward reaching vision, and an underlying dedication to ensuring the survival and prosperity of the independent auto glass shops across the country. NGE program details will be publicly made available within weeks at both their website and through media events. Interested parties are encouraged to visit http://www.nationalglassexchange.com/ for pre-launch details or call Jim Pruce at 719.845.0150.

eDirectGlass is a registered trademark of AMJ Logistics, Inc. (C)2007. No claim is made to the exclusive right to use "eDirectGlass" apart from the mark as shown. USA and Canada Patent Pending.