VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 27, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Wataire Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets:WTAF), an international company focused on developing and delivering technology-based water generation and purification products worldwide, is pleased to deliver the following report provided to the company by Mr. Roland Wahlgren and Terrance Nylander, the company's representatives at the fourth annual World Water Forum held in Mexico City, from March 16 to March 22.
Wataire Industries representatives in co-ordination with the company's distributor in Mexico, Tecno Alta Distribucion (Agua Del Aire) featured Wataire's products at the World Water Expo in Mexico City. The booth has been one of the most active in the entire forum, with hundreds of visitors including Mexican government officials (both state and federal), entrepreneurs seeking new product lines, corporate executives, directors of non-government organizations, and the general public.
Computer modeling by Wataire's R&D Division has shown conclusively that Mexico is an excellent region for water-from-air systems. Examples of population centers in Mexico where the technology is entirely appropriate and can relieve drinking water scarcity for millions of people include Acapulco, Campeche, Cancun, Ciudad del Carmen, Ciudad Victoria, Chetumal, Coatzacoalcos, Cozumel, Culiacan, La Paz, Los Mochis, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Merida, Puerto Vallarta, Tampico, Tapachula, Veracruz, and Villahermosa.
While assisting at the booth, two members of Wataire's R&D Division discussed Wataire's systems with international visitors from approximately 40 countries including:
Lima, Peru- Ministry of water construction and sanitation, Thatcham Berkshire, U.K.- Wagtech International, Dubai -- U.A.E.-- Sell Force International, Canada-WUF3 Director Manitoba- Minister from Thompson, Nairobi, Kenya- A program manager Water and Environmental Sanitation, Nairobi, Kenya-Water Services Regulatory Board -- Procurement, Nairobi, Kenya-Water Services Regulatory Board -- Officer, Afghanistan- International Committee of the Red Cross- Originally from the Congo, Republic of Panama-International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, The World Bank officials for Central and South America and the Caribbean, Washington, D.C.- The World Water Center, Rotary International -Past President and Trustee Chair, Apia, Samoa- Samoa Water Authority, Shamia, Kuwait- Ministry of Electricity and Water, Peabody, MA, USA- Krohne Inc., Mexico City- Leopold, a major distributor of water products in Columbia, The Netherlands- A Consultant with DHV B.V. Coastal Development, Yangon, Myanmar- Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Turkey- Professor from the University, Ankara, Turkey- State Hydrology Works, Nigeria, Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority, India, Founder/Chairman of Maharashtra Vikas Kendra, California, Executive Director of Water Leaders NGO, Peru, Water Resources Consultant, Netherlands, Consultant, Saudi Arabia, Executive with Islamic Development Bank, Botswana, Director, Department of Water Affairs, Lesotho, Commissioner of Water, Cameroon, NGO, Mauritania, Director of Water Resources Centre, Burkina Faso, Executive with Global Water Partnership.Wataire Industries president Mr. P. Fraser stated, "The Company is currently conducting follow up contact with all government agencies and non- governmental groups requesting more information on our products; the World Water Forum has been a perfect venue to expose our products to a global audience."
The company has shipped the first container of water generators to Mexico with an arrival in the first week of April.
About Wataire
Wataire was formed by a team of veteran executives with extensive experience in developing and bringing innovative products to market. The team is comprised of leaders and advisors who have extensive backgrounds in business administration, project management, manufacturing, international distribution, sales and marketing. Wataire is committed to providing an array of innovative solutions that will help prevent fresh water shortages. We at Wataire are dedicated to providing safe, clean, affordable, drinking water globally.
On behalf Of the Board P.R. Fraser President Wataire Industries Inc.
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