VISTA, Calif., Nov. 10, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EcoBlu Products, Inc., (OTCBB:ECOB) announced today that its latest product, the EcoBlu GL3000(TM) Glulam beam was introduced by the Calvert Company at the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) Traders Market(R) show in Chicago November 5-7.
The EcoBlu GL3000(TM), manufactured by Calvert, is a stress-rated engineered wood product comprised of wood laminations, or "lams," that are bonded together with strong, waterproof adhesives and coated with EcoBlu's BLUWOOD(TM) technology to protect against mold, fungus, rot, decay, wood ingesting insects, termites, and fire with EcoBlu's FRC(TM) technology (Fire Retardant Coating).
"With the addition of the Ecoblu GL3000(TM) beam to our product line, we can offer the builder and architect all of the pieces necessary for wood frame construction and provide the added benefit of protection against the enemies of wood: mold, rot, decay, termites and fire," said Steve Conboy, President and CEO of EcoBlu Products. "We are changing the way homes can be constructed with our eco-friendly products that use less lumber, reduce waste and improve the sustainability of our forests," added Conboy.
NAWLA is an international trade association of over 650 leading forest products and building material industry wholesalers, manufacturers and industry affiliated companies throughout the United States and Canada and the NAWLA Traders Market(R) is their premier trade event of the year.
About EcoBlu Products, Inc.
EcoBlu Products, Inc. is a manufacturer of proprietary wood products coated with an eco-friendly chemistry that protects against mold, fungus, rot-decay, wood ingesting insects, termites and fire with EcoBlu's FRC(TM) technology (Fire Retardant Coating). EcoBlu products utilizing BLUWOOD(TM) and FRC(TM) technology is the ultimate in wood protection, preservation, and fire safety to building components constructed of wood; from joists, beams and paneling, to floors and ceilings.
The Company is committed to the development, marketing and sales of environmentally-responsible building materials. EcoBlu products are ready to deliver the winning edge to builders and the environment with its sustainable green product line.
About Calvert Company, Inc.
As one of the oldest continuous glulam manufacturers in the United States., Calvert Company was founded in 1947 and brings more than 60 years of experience producing high quality glued laminated beams. Two manufacturing plants in the Pacific Northwest - Washougal and Vancouver, Washington - produce glulams for both commercial and residential projects around the world. www.calvertglulam.com
Safe Harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements in this release relating to completion of the acquisition and the positive direction are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Some or all of the results anticipated by these forward-looking statements may not occur. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, contractual difficulties which may arise, the failure to obtain necessary approvals, the future market price of EcoBlu Products, Inc. common stock and the ability to obtain the necessary financing.