NEW YORK, June 17, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- The following is an investment opinion issued by Investrend Research Syndicate:
International Barrier Technology Inc. (OTCBB:IBTGF) (TSX Venture Exchange:IBH) has enrolled in the unique shareholder empowerment platform administered by Investrend Communications, Inc., a financial intelligence provider.
Focus coverage will be initiated by Investrend Research analyst Jeff Howlett. Investrend Research is located on the web at http://www.investrendresearch.com , and the analyst's qualifications are at http://www.investrend.com/articles/secondlevel.asp?level=238 .
The company has also enrolled in the "Company of the Week" webcast series provided by Investrend Broadcast (http://www.investrendbroadcast.com) in partnership with Vcall (http://www.vcall.com). A company representative and Howlett will be invited to participate in the webcast a few weeks following the issuance of the report.
International Barrier Technology, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary fire resistant building materials. Its patented, non-combustible, non-toxic Pyrotite formulation has an extraordinary capability: it releases water when exposed to the heat of fire. Barrier's award-winning Blazeguard wood panels exceed International Building Code requirements in every targeted fire test and application, and uniquely combine properties that increase panel strength and minimize environmental and human impact.
Blazeguard customers include Centex (NYSE:CTX), D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI), KB Home (NYSE:KBH) and Lennar (NYSE:LEN). Lowe's Companies (NYSE: LOW), Stock Building Supply, and Mule-Hide Products Co., Inc. are Blazeguard distributors. Pyrotite has potential applications in engineered wood products, paint, plastics, and expanded polystyrene.
For more information, visit: http://www.intlbarrier.com
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