Memories in Glass Joins B2B Trading Hub From Exclaim Technologies.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2000

Memories in Glass, whose distinctive glass ornaments are derived from the 1930s style of &uot;Depression glass,&uot; has joined the online business-to-business (B2B) trading community from Exclaim Technologies, Inc.

Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Memories in Glass has been in business since 1996. Its line of 26 ornaments, including teddy bears, wedding bells, birds, hearts and Christmas themes, has an enthusiastic following among ornament and glass collectors nationwide.

The ornaments are designed by Mary Jane Sparkman, founder of Memories in Glass, and manufactured by the Fenton Art Glass Co. of Williamstown, West Virginia, which has been in operation since 1905 and which was an original manufacturer of Depression glass.

All ornaments from Memories in Glass will now be available to retailers and distributors through Marketplace, the online trading hub from Exclaim that serves the art, gift and collectibles industries.

&uot;Depression glass is named for the Great Depression, when collecting glass tableware was an inexpensive diversion during difficult times,&uot; says Ms. Sparkman. &uot;During the 1930s, dish night at the local movie theater was a tradition that not only brought a new movie to town, but offered new pieces of colorful Depression glass. Patrons rushed to the theater to complete a set before the movie changed.

&uot;At Memories in Glass, our ornaments are loving re-creations of the craftmanship and creative designs of this era. Our glass molds are cut from steel to withstand high temperatures required to work with liquid hot glass. We work closely with Fenton Art Glass to produce the highest quality ornament.&uot; Ms. Sparkman's ornaments can be seen at the Web site www.memoriesinglass.com.

Ms. Sparkman continued: &uot;I see Marketplace from Exclaim as a terrific way to expand our business. We can strengthen ties to existing retailers over the Internet, find new points of distribution, and reach a far wider audience of consumers, collectors and enthusiasts. I'm excited to be part of Marketplace.&uot;

Exclaim Technologies is an Internet applications service provider (ASP). Exclaim develops B2B trading hubs that connect manufacturers and retailers and increase sell-through for both. Exclaim Technologies is a privately-funded, independently-managed company based in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley (www.exclaim.net).