WATKINS, Minn. and VANCOUVER, June 14, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- International Barrier Technology Inc. ("Barrier") (OTCBB:IBTGF) TSX Venture Exchange:IBH), a manufacturer of proprietary fire resistant building materials, reports that Centex Homes has expanded its use of Barrier's Blazeguard(R) fire-rated roof sheathing. Centex Homes, a division of Centex Corporation (CTX), has been successfully using Blazeguard in townhome and condominium developments in Florida for over five years. Centex uses more Blazeguard in Florida than any other builder. Recently, Centex began to use Blazeguard in townhome developments in Virginia, providing a valuable new sales opportunity for Barrier and its Blazeguard product.
"Centex, one of the first major US homebuilders to begin using our fire resistant wood panels, is an important user of Blazeguard in Florida," said Mike Huddy, Barrier's president. "In Florida, Centex served as a critical catalyst by providing an example for other builders regarding the benefits of utilizing Blazeguard over alternative materials. Barrier expects local Blazeguard distributors in Virginia to successfully capitalize on Centex's lead and the sales efforts of our recently appointed independent manufacturer's representative, Joe Spagnolo, to achieve our goal of expanding sales in the mid-Atlantic region."
About Centex
Centex Corporation is the nation's premier company in building and related services, with revenues exceeding $10 billion. Centex's home building operation, Centex Homes, consistently ranks among the largest multi-market, single-family home producers in the United States. Centex Homes is the only company to rank among the Top 10 U.S. homebuilders for 35 consecutive years, according to Professional Builder magazine. Centex Homes builds and sells homes in approximately 560 neighbourhoods serving more than 95 markets in 26 states.
About Blazeguard(R)
Blazeguard(R) fire rated wood panels consist of a sheet of oriented strand board (OSB) or plywood combined with a thin coating of International Barrier's patented Pyrotite fire resistant formulation. A Blazeguard wood panel is able to achieve a Class A, structural flame spread rating (as measured by ASTM E-84 extended to 30 minutes) and its burn-through resistance (as measured by ASTM E-119) is nearly triple that of untreated wood panels. Blazeguard(R) is used in building applications where either a Class A flame spread or burn through resistance rating is required by building code, or where developers/builders generally desire a high quality, environmentally friendly, non-toxic product that delivers superior fire resistance and attributes such as mild and mildew resistance, structural strength and impact resistance.
For more information about Blazeguard: http://www.intlbarrier.com/blazeguard.html.
About International Barrier Technology Inc.
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.
Barrier is part of the DJ Building Materials Index (US).
INTERNATIONAL BARRIER TECHNOLOGY INC.
Per: "MICHAEL HUDDY" ------------------- Michael Huddy President & Director
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