Napier Goes Retail

11 October 1999

Napier Goes Retail

    VANCOUVER, B.C.--Oct. 8, 1999--Napier International Technologies, Inc. (TSE: NIR.) is pleased to report the signing of an agreement with Truco Enterprises who has agreed to take on the responsibilities of brand development, marketing and distribution for the United States of America. Truco Enterprises is located in Dallas, Texas, and develops, markets, and distributes consumer products throughout the U.S.
    Napier has agreed to a private label agreement for one year, with performance-based annual renewals that will allow Truco the right to explore Napier's entire line of products for retail/consumer applications into specific retail channels in which Truco Enterprises has expertise. Truco will develop a line of retail/consumer products and sell to retailers such as Costco, Sam's Club, BJ Wholesale Club, Target, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, JC Penny and Sears.
    To date, Napier has identified a number of possible consumer applications, which will include the following:



1.  General Paint remover 
2.  Varathane remover 
3.  Graffiti remover 
4.  Oven cleaner 
5.  Bumper sticker and glue remover 
6.  Oil and grease remover 
7.  Rust remover 
8.  Auto parts stripper 
9.  Rust inhibitor 
10. Grout/tile cleaner
11. BBQ grill cleaner  
12. Sap remover

    In order for Truco to maintain the annual contract they must purchase a minimum of US $3.75 million of product from Napier over the first four years and a minimum of US $2.5 million each year thereafter for these accounts alone. Truco has been active in the retail markets since 1992 and has recently been nominated for "Vendor of the Year" award from Wal-Mart for their excellent service and product management. Truco has also been elected into the Dallas 100 for the third year in a row. This award recognizes the top 100 fastest growing companies in Dallas.
    Dave Silver, the President of Truco Enterprises, stated that "all of us at Truco Enterprises are looking forward to this new and exciting venture with Napier. We are confident that the combination of the Napier/Truco team, Napier's diversified retail/consumer product line and our ability to launch into the retail market, will generate results that will far exceed the minimum quotas."
    Truco is a very diversified company and Napier is working on closing two more contracts with Truco in the very near future, which will include a new consumer product and the development of the automotive market internationally.
    Napier continues to enjoy a steady growth and will continue to expand its product line through representatives, distributors, and joint-venturre partners on a global basis.

    ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    Bradley T. Aelicks, President/Director

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