Chemfab Announces Launch of Internet Business Capability.Business/Technology Editors MERRIMACK Merrimack, river, United States Merrimack, river, c.110 mi (180 km) long, formed at Franklin, S central N.H., by the junction of the Pemigewasset (rising in the White Mts.) and Winnipesaukee rivers. It flows S past Concord and Manchester into NE Mass. , N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2000 www.chemfab.com www.bivona.com www.fabflow.com www.pantastic.com www.polymerstreet.com Chemfab Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CFA (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986) Signed into law in 1986, the CFA was a significant step forward in criminalizing unauthorized access to computer systems and networks. The Act applies to "federal interest computers" that include any system used by the U.S. ) and (www.chemfab.com) today announced the launch of its e-commerce e-commerce, commerce conducted over the Internet, most often via the World Wide Web. E-commerce can apply to purchases made through the Web or to business-to-business activities such as inventory transfers. business capability for product sales over the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the . The Company has already opened a multi-site electronic store for the sale of selected products, and expects to expand its product offering to more than half its product line by the end of March 2000. The e-Store will feature real-time 1. real-time - Describes an application which requires a program to respond to stimuli within some small upper limit of response time (typically milli- or microseconds). Process control at a chemical plant is the classic example. electronic capabilities such as order entry, order status, and payment options, as well as the more traditional web site fare of product catalogues and technical information. &uot;Chemfab will be the first in our industry to offer customers worldwide this new service,&uot; commented John W. Verbicky, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer. &uot;Our store will permit customers to submit orders, check order status and provide payment in a totally electronic environment. Customers will also be able to quickly survey and purchase from a wide range of product groups over the Internet. We expect the e-Store to be effective in generating new customer leads for our distributor base, and we will continue to work closely with our distributors to take full advantage of this new capability. Our new e-business (Electronic-BUSINESS) Doing business online. The term is often used synonymously with e-commerce, but e-business is more of an umbrella term for having a presence on the Web. capability is also expected to streamline and reduce the cost of order processing while shortening lead times. Ultimately, we believe this new capability will create real value for our customers and improve operational efficiency.&uot; The Company's initial e-Store sites opened last fall and are targeted at the sale of selected consumer and industrial products. www.fabflow.com offers Chemfab's unique air diffuser dif·fus·er n. 1. One that diffuses, as: a. A light fixture, such as a frosted globe, that spreads light evenly. b. A medium that scatters light, used in photography to soften shadows. c. , Fabflow(R), which enhances the quality of office worker comfort by reducing noise and eliminating drafts. Chemfab recorded the first Internet sales of Fabflow(R) in December. For the consumer market, the Company has been successfully selling its proprietary bakeware liner liner /lin·er/ (lin´er) material applied to the inside of the walls of a cavity or container for protection or insulation of the surface. liner see teat cup liner. , which makes all cookware non-stick and is microwave safe, at www.pantastic.com Health care providers and medical device manufacturers can electronically shop to fill their needs for disposable disposable Nursing adjective Referring to that which is discarded or disposed of noun An item used in health care-related Pt contact which is discarded after use–eg masks, gloves, gowns, needles, paper products, syringes, wipes. See Biohazardous waste. silicone silicone, polymer in which atoms of silicon and oxygen alternate in a chain; various organic radicals, such as the methyl group, CH3, are bound to the silicon atoms. elastomer elastomer (ĭlăs`təmər), substance having to some extent the elastic properties of natural rubber. The term is sometimes used technically to distinguish synthetic rubbers and rubberlike plastics from natural rubber. products and silicone elastomer components at www.bivona.com, an e-Store site established by the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Bivona Medical Technologies. The Bivona.com site offers order entry, order status and electronic payment capabilities for eligible buyers of Bivona's products. The Company plans to offer customers and prospective customers Internet order-management and transaction capability for its industrial product line by the end of March. Industrial products will be available at www.polymerstreet.com, an e-Store site that will be powered by a state-of-the-art electronic system designed specifically for manufacturing business-to-business applications. To further enhance accessibility, each site will be linked to Chemfab's home page at www.chemfab.com and to the Company's other store sites. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Company Vice President Tim Platt, &uot;the e-Store underscores Chemfab's commitment to customer service&uot;. Business Unit leader Todd Todd , Sir Alexander Robertus 1907-1997. British chemist. He won a 1957 Nobel Prize for his study of nucleic acids and nucleotide structures. Fredette explained: &uot;We are very pleased that all of our customers will be able to experience the convenience and other benefits of secure electronic purchasing.&uot; NOTE: This press release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995, as amended a·mend v. a·mend·ed, a·mend·ing, a·mends v.tr. 1. To change for the better; improve: amended the earlier proposal so as to make it more comprehensive. 2. . Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. Actual performance and results may differ materially from those projected or suggested due to certain risks and uncertainties, including any difficulties that may be encountered in: the integration of the e-Store with the Company's current information systems and current order fulfillment Order fulfillment (in BE also: order fulfilment) is in the most general sense the complete process from point of sales inquiry to delivery of a product to the customer. Sometimes Order fulfillment process; changes in customer purchasing behavior during the implementation of electronic business; and other challenges of operating a successful online store. Additional information concerning certain other risks and uncertainties relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the Company's base business and that of its customers worldwide that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or suggested, is contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the last 12 months, copies of which are available from the SEC or the Company upon request. The forward-looking statements contained herein represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this release, and the Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on such statements.
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e-Store Site URL Address Products Markets
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Bivona(R) www.bivona.com Disposable Health care
Medical silicone providers
Technologies elastomer and medical
products and product OEM's
silicone
elastomer
components
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FABflow(R) www.fabflow.com FABflow(R) HVAC System
air diffusers terminal
devices
for new
construction
and
renovation
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Bakeware www.pantastic.com Bakeware liners Consumer-
bakeware
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Chemfab(R) www.polymerstreet.com High performance Industrial,
Tygaflor(R) polymer coated floor
CBM(R) fabrics, covering,
conveyor belts, communication,
pressure textile
sensitive processing,
tapes, cooking electrical,
release sheets, environmental,
cast films, food
septa caps and processing,
closures, aerospace,
PTFE-coated medical
insulation, electronics,
expansion joints, personal care,
architectural health care,
membranes, specialty
communication apparel
covers and
laboratory
test and
packaging
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