Replacement Material Provides Significant Cost Reductions to Manufacturers Using Carbon Black

Maryville, MO (May 28, 2008) - Carbolytic Materials Company (CMC) has developed a carbon black alternative with the trade name ApexCM™ that provides significant cost reduction opportunities for many manufacturers who use carbon black to reinforce rubber products and tint plastic materials. Reclaimed from scrap tires, ApexCM is an affordable and environmentally sound option. Up to 40% of scrap tires generated annually could be successfully processed, saving critical landfill space.

"Our ability to provide a cost effective alternative to carbon black for both tinting and reinforcing makes our product very appealing to manufacturers," explained Ray Riek, CEO of Carbolytic Materials Company. "Although ApexCM does not substitute for carbon black in every application, the independent laboratory results have impressed many engineers with the versatility, functionality and the overall value proposition."

ApexCM is a lower cost alternative to carbon black extracted from scrap tires. Carbolytic Materials Company uses cost-effective, proprietary technology to manufacture this revolutionary powder or pellet carbon. ApexCM can directly replace N700 and N900 carbon blacks for reinforcing and tinting rubber and plastics. It can also replace N500 and N600 carbon blacks in certain applications. With rising petroleum prices and enhanced focus on environmental savings, the value of reclaimed carbon black goes beyond the bottom line.

Recently the company has secured funding to build a new manufacturing facility in Maryville which is expected to produce between five and ten thousand tons of material annually.

Carbolytic CEO Ray Riek has a Master’s of Science in Chemical Engineering and is a former Technology Director for Monsanto Company, with broad experience in manufacturing, engineering, marketing, and product and process development.

About Carbolytic Materials Company

Carbolytic Materials Company is the first company to successfully commercialize a carbon black alternative suitable for industrial use from scrap tires. ApexCM pellets and powder provide excellent physical properties similar to those of carbon black. Our experienced rubber and plastics industry veterans help a variety of manufacturers incorporate high-quality, low-cost ApexCM into their manufacturing process instead of traditional carbon black. For more information, visit www.carbolytic.com or call 330-342-1030.

Contact: Chris Brown
Phone: 330-656-9793
Email: cbrown@resources-results.com