American Technologies Group and Comtrad Form a Strategic Marketing Alliance for IE-tm Products.

MONROVIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 24, 1998--American Technologies Group, Inc. (OTC BB: ATEG), and Comtrad Industries, one of the nation's leading direct-response marketers, today announced that they have formed a strategic marketing alliance to offer a deluxe car care kit consisting of American Technologies' six proprietary automotive products, including The Force(R), its innovative airborne fuel additive. All of the products incorporate American Technologies' IE,(tm) an innovative proprietary technology which enhances chemical reactions and processes. American Technologies' initial purchase order from Comtrad totals $155,000 and calls for delivery in early October. The first ads are slated to appear in USA Today in early October, and Comtrad will feature the American Technologies' products in its November catalogue, which launches the holiday season.

Lawrence J. Brady, chairman and CEO of ATG, said, "When we met with Comtrad Industries for the first time we knew that they would become a key player in our newly emerging market strategy. We were particularly excited about Comtrad's ability to build corporate name and brand recognition at the same time they sell our products. The establishment of American Technologies as a known entity is critical to our marketing strategy, and Comtrad is uniquely able to assist us in that goal." Chuck Anton, president of Comtrad commented, "Comtrad's interest in establishing a strategic alliance with American Technologies is a result of our firm belief that the IE Crystal and the products which utilize this catalyst are both unique and extremely effective. Comtrad recognizes the value of making such new technologies available to the consuming public. These products are new, effective and fill a real need." Comtrad Industries is an international marketing company that develops cooperative partnerships between media providers and product manufacturers to create mutually beneficial direct-response promotions. Founded in 1987, Comtrad markets cutting-edge products to more than 100 million consumers each month, through print advertising, its Tech Update catalog, radio ads and a commerce-enabled Web site (www.comtrad.com).

American Technologies is an advanced science and technology company engaged in the development, commercialization and sale of products and systems using its patented and proprietary technologies. Its core technologies are the IE(tm) Crystals Technology and Vacuum Distillation Technology. These technologies have numerous applications in the nuclear, energy, medical, chemical, mining, oil, personal and home care industries. A new line of all-natural household cleaning and personal care products containing the company's IE(tm) Crystals Technology were launched this month by 21st Century Global Network, LLC, a joint venture partially-owned by American Technologies. The company also sells The Force(R), an environmentally-safe automotive combustion product based on its IE(tm) Crystals Technology used to improve fuel economy and, over time, reduce carbon deposits. Matters discussed in this release include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may be materially different. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include activity levels in the securities markets and other risk factors disclosed in the company's reports the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-QSB and Form 10-KSB on file with the SEC.