LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Universal Detection Technology (OTCBB:UDTT) (FWB:PO8), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats, announced today that it is included in the Commercial Service's list of Featured U.S. Exporters (FUSE) in Singapore.
The U.S. Commercial Service, through its offices at the American Embassy in Singapore, is pleased to promote UDTT's products. UDTT's information has been posted on the local US Commercial Service website and can be viewed at: http://www.buyusa.gov/singapore/en/featured_us_exporters.html?exp_cat=6010&exp_pid=531.
"This is part of our ongoing marketing effort of our anthrax detector," said CEO, Jacques Tizabi. "Yesterday, President Bush spoke about a foiled anthrax attack by Al-Qaeda, and here in Los Angeles, the city, along with the federal government held a large-scale simulation of an anthrax attack on the City of Los Angeles. We are taking these threats seriously and continue marketing our device and services."
FUSE is a directory of U.S. products featured on U.S. Commercial Service websites around the world. It gives U.S. companies an opportunity to target specific markets in the local language of business. Currently, listings are offered to qualified U.S. exporters seeking trade leads or representation in over 50 markets around the world. This service is offered for a fee.
Buyers and importers interested in UDTT's products will contact the U.S. Commercial Service's office for more information and the Company will also receive the prospects' contact information.
About U.S. Commercial Service
The U.S. Commercial Service is a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and is active in promoting the sales and presence of U.S. companies in various markets around the world. With offices in the U.S. and in several foreign territories, the U.S. Commercial Service offers several ways to grow U.S. businesses' international sales. The tasks of the Commercial Service include, and are not limited to, world-class market research, trade events that promote U.S. products or services to qualified buyers, introductions to qualified buyers and distributors, and counseling through every step of the export process.
About Universal Detection Technology
Universal Detection Technology is a developer of monitoring technologies, including bio-terrorism detection devices. The Company, on its own and with development partners, is positioned to capitalize on opportunities related to Homeland Security. For example, the Company, in cooperation with NASA has developed a bio-terror 'smoke' detector that detects certain bio-hazard substances. For more information, please visit http://www.udetection.com.
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