BLUE BELL, Pa., Aug. 31, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Tasty Fries(r), Inc. (OTCBB:TFRY) announced today that Lintelle Engineering of Scotts Valley, California has commenced high-volume manufacturing of Tasty Fries French fry vending machines. Lintelle is finalizing the refinement for the manufacturing portion of its contract with the company, and is receiving material for the production of the machines.
"We are excited by the opportunity to capitalize on the strong demand for Tasty Fries' vending machines," said William L. Turner, President and CEO of Lintelle Engineering, Inc. "We have expanded our manufacturing floor space and hired additional personnel as part of our continued commitment to the Tasty Fries program. Our engineering staff has optimized the design of the Tasty Fries French fry vending machine and it is ready for high-volume manufacturing. This machine could always make great tasting fries, our improvements have enhanced the machine's ability to consistently and reliably make great tasting fries while reducing the overall cost of ownership to the vending machine company. Lintelle Engineering provides world-class engineering and manufacturing services and the Tasty Fries program has given us the opportunity to demonstrate the range and diversity of our expertise."
"Although we could not meet our August delivery schedule due to the lack of availability of special components, we are excited by the launch of our first group of production machines in Nevada. Classic Vending has positioned itself to capitalize on the October launch of our machines," said Edward C. Kelly, President and CEO of Tasty Fries, Inc.
About Tasty Fries, Inc.:
Tasty Fries has developed a patent-protected vending machine that prepares, cooks and dispenses freshly made fries with superior dietary attributes, flavor, aroma and texture. Total cooking time is approximately 90 seconds for each order. The fries are made from top-quality potatoes and are cooked in cholesterol-free oil using state-of-the-art robotics and technology.
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