ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NaturalNano, Inc. (Pink Sheets:NNAN) (Frankfurt:N3N) announced today that their Halloysite Natural Tubules (HNT™) has been selected by Material ConneXion, the world's largest library of innovative materials (www.materialconnexion.com), for inclusion into their international innovative materials archive. HNT™ was assessed by a panel of industry professionals and received a Certificate of Excellence for Material Development.
"We are very pleased that our HNT™ technology has been recognized by a prestigious organization like ConneXion," said James Wemett, acting CEO and President of NaturalNano. "Material ConneXion is a leading industry resource for companies seeking innovative material solutions. This recognition will raise additional awareness and credibility about our product to a highly targeted key audience. The technical and commercial success we have shown to date with our patented HNT™ technology continues to solve customers' problems."
Dr. Andrew Dent, PhD, Vice President of Library & Materials Research at Material ConneXion, commented, "NaturalNano's HNT™ technology is a notable addition to our library. We are pleased to display this product in all four of our locations: New York, Bangkok, Cologne, and Milan, as well as in our online directory, which is accessed by Fortune 100 companies."
About NaturalNano, Inc.
NaturalNano, Inc. (Pink Sheets:NNAN) (Frankfurt:N3N) is a materials science company focused on developing and commercializing advanced nanocomposites. The Company is focused on additive technologies and processes, including their proprietary Pleximer that adds value to industrial polymers, plastics and composites. NaturalNano holds and licenses 24 patents and applications, as well as proprietary know-how for extraction and separation processes, compositions, and derivatives of Halloysite. http://www.naturalnano.com/">www.naturalnano.com
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