LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- 21st Century Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:TFCT) has received word from John Milne, Principal of the Perennial Strategy Group that $30-$40 Million Dollars in Federal Grants will be available to 21st Century for use by first responders in the first quarter of 2004. Mr. Milne said, "Perennial Strategy Group has been working on these grants for some time and feels that 21st Century's products are a priority for the Federal Government in combating terrorism. Additional avenues are being investigated by specialists in this area of activity engaged by Perennial for the benefit of 21st Century."
Arland D. Dunn, President and CEO of 21st Century stated that, "My enthusiasm for the federal funding program initiated in the latter half of 2003 is continually buoyed by a stream of favorable reports from our Washington representatives. The news about current funding availability is terrific, but even more terrific is the continuing and strong probability of appropriation-line type funding to provide funding for our ProMag and SeaPatch acquisition program in favor of first responders, such as the nation's 31,000 plus fire departments. Every indication tells us this will happen, and in the foreseeable future. The 5-year program which will provide $150 million per year to accomplish our goals gets closer to reality every day."
21st Century is the parent of Trident Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary which manufactures ProMag and SeaPatch, highly efficient, portable and easy to use quick seal and rupture patching devices which are especially suited to controlling HAZMATE spills, especially in difficult conditions. Highly flexible, efficient, reliable and simple to use, ProMag and SeaPatch are in use today, principally by railroads, petroleum companies and the chemical industry.
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