LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 30, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Plasticon International Inc. (Pink Sheets:PLNI) today announced that the BLUELINX Corporation (NYSE:BXC) has a new direct customer service line for vendors who are interested in Plasticon's patented rebar support products. BLUELINX Corporation, the largest building distribution company in the United States, serves as the exclusive domestic distributor of Plasticon's patented recycled rebar support products.
"Our relationship with the BLUELINX Corporation continues to grow, and we couldn't be more delighted," said Jim Turek, President and CEO of Plasticon International. "Our exclusive sales agreement with BlueLinx gives us a major competitive advantage in our sector. As we continue to build the relationship, we will of course strive to improve our products and services. With that in mind, we are announcing a new direct customer service line at BLUELINX for vendors who are interested in ordering Plasticon's patented line of rebar supports. We will continually strive to provide the highest quality customer service in our industry. The Eastern Division of BLUELINX can be reached at 800-839-2588 -- please ask for Michael Thornton (ext-35547) or Thomas Fowler (ext-35562). The Western Division of BLUELINX can be reached at 800-830-7370 -- please ask for Mark Gariepy (ext-66069)."
A map of the Eastern and Western divisions of the U.S. for BLUELINX Distribution can be seen on the BlueLinx Corporation web site at http://www.bluelinxco.com/ourProducts/ContactInfo.asp or on the Plasticon International web site at http://www.plasticonintl.com/distributormap.htm.
For more information about Plasticon International, please visit the Plasticon International web site at www.plasticonintl.com. Plasticon was recently featured in Investor's Business Daily and can be viewed on the Investors.com web site for thirty days starting Monday, August 22, 2005 at: http://www.investors.com/corporatenews/nw111.asp.
About Plasticon International, Inc.
Plasticon International (www.plasticonintl.com) designs, produces, and distributes high-quality concrete accessories, transportation signage, plastic lumber, and office supplies which are all produced from recycled and recyclable plastics. Plasticon is a leader, an innovator of cutting edge design, engineering, and production of industrial and commercial products. Plasticon is a green company, environmentally-friendly, using recycled plastics to produce its line of products.
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