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BP International Reported Today That They Recently Completed Two New Shade Structure Projects That Effectively Launch the Company's Push into the Automotive and Parking Cover Market.


DELAND, Fla. -- BP International, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB

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:BPIL BPIL Business Process Interface Link ), a leading manufacturer of fabric architecture shade structures and tennis and athletic field equipment, reported today that they recently completed two new shade structure projects that effectively launch the company's push into the automotive and parking cover market.

"Because BP International has been a major presence in the parks and recreation industry since 1987, due to our tennis and athletic equipment divisions, targeting the playground and bleacher bleach·er  
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 market with our new ShadeZone(R) fabric architecture division was the logical first choice," said Larry Ball Larry Lauren Ball (born September 27, 1949 in Iowa City, Iowa) is a retired American football linebacker.

Ball was drafted out of University of Louisville in the 1972 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions.
, BP International CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "In 2004, our second full year manufacturing the ShadeZone product, bookings exceeded $1.2 million. That's a lot of bleacher and playground covers. But it's only the extreme tip of the iceberg tip of the iceberg
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 our five-year plan Five-Year Plan, Soviet economic practice of planning to augment agricultural and industrial output by designated quotas for a limited period of usually five years. , we are reaching aggressively into markets where individual bookings can easily reach seven and eight figures. These are the types of contracts we are now targeting with our strategic marketing and sales efforts."

Ball points out that health and safety concerns are steadily increasing the demand for shade over playgrounds and bleachers. Fabric structures are becoming the medium of preference and fashion to meet that demand. BP International has carved a strong presence into this niche market A niche market also known as a target market is a focused, targetable portion (subset) of a market sector.

By definition, then, a business that focuses on a niche market is addressing a need for a product or service that is not being addressed by mainstream providers.
 as one of the top five shade structure companies in the country.

"But," continued Ball, "playgrounds and bleachers have always been only the beginning for us. What's so exciting about the fabric architecture industry, what motivated us to develop this particular product line and increase our manufacturing capabilities to handle large capacity orders, is that there are so many lucrative markets with almost unlimited, certainly untapped, potential.

"In the automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. , for instance, fabric structures provide auto dealers the most effective way to shade cars, providing valuable UV protection and increasing the comfort level for customers during the heat of the day. Fabric structures, with so many design and color options, add tremendous aesthetic value to the automobile dealerships. But, in many areas, the most important feature our structures offer is hail protection for the cars. Many insurance companies are raising deductibles for hail damage, and this is creating a very strong demand for covered parking at dealerships."

In addition to targeting auto dealerships, the company is currently involved in final negotiations on several extensive seven-figure projects within the automotive and parking industry. The parking industry includes multi-family complexes, automobile distribution centers, large office complexes, airports, and pay for parking facilities. Increasingly, large property management companies are selecting fabric architecture as an attractive and cost effective means for upgrading current properties or providing income-producing amenities such as covered parking.

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 particularly, UV and hail protection and heat reduction are major concerns for public and private parking facilities, and they are driving design and purchasing decisions in the same way sun-related health concerns began driving buying decisions at playground facilities two years ago

About BP International, Inc.:

BP International, Inc. (BPIL) is a leading manufacturer of fabric architecture shade structures and cabanas, tennis court equipment, athletic field and gymnasium equipment, custom netting, and outdoor fabrics for use in privacy and construction fencing. The company recently introduced ShadeZone(R) shade structures, an expanding line of standard and custom, permanent and portable, fabric architecture to reduce heat and block UV rays on playgrounds, golfing facilities, zoos, baseball and football complexes, theme parks, parking lots, car dealerships, outdoor concessions, pool sides, etc.

Capitalizing on long-term relationships with prominent contractors and equipment rep consultants, the company recently initiated a distributor program that will ultimately comprise a network of well-trained independent sales representatives throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America and the Caribbean.

Customers include Arena Football, Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox are a member and currently champions of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball’s American League. From to the present, the Red Sox have played in Fenway Park. , Houston Astros, New England Patriots Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled until (UTC) due to vandalism. , and many colleges, universities and sports complexes throughout the United States.

For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.BPInternational.com

Forward-Looking Statements:

Statements made in this news release that relate to future plans, events or performances are forward-looking statements. Any statement containing words such as "believes," "anticipates," "plans," or "expects" and other statements which are not historical facts contained in this release are forward-looking, and these statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations. Consequently, actual results could differ materially from the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements. Reference is made to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of such risks and uncertainties.
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