NanoBusiness 2006 Exhibitor Profiles.

NEW YORK -- NanoBusiness 2006 takes place May 17 - 19, 2006 at Marriott Marquis hotel in New York City. For in-depth information about the event, visit http://www.nanobusiness2006.com/. Below are profiles from NanoBusiness 2006 exhibitors.

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Company:  AEPI/ Grenoble-Isere, France, Eco. Dev.
Media Contact:      Sharon Rehbinder
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.grenoble-isere.com

    AEPI is the Grenoble-Isere, France, Economic Development Agency.
The Grenoble area, silicon valley in southeastern France, is Europe's
top center for research in micro- and nanotechnologies. Working
closely with Minatec, its anchor CEA-Leti, as well as with other
public and private partners in Grenoble, AEPI provides complimentary
information and services to companies exploring business opportunities
in the Grenoble area. AEPI is a key player in the development of
Minalogic, the world-class competitive cluster for nanotechnologies
and miniature intelligent solutions and in the diagnostics, vaccines
and new therapies cluster LyonBioPole. In the latter, Grenoble
contributes the nanotechnology and structural biology components.

Company:  America Israel Chamber of Commerce
Media Contact:      Ronny Bassan
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.aicci.org

    The America-Israel Chamber of Commerce has fostered the expansion
of economic relations between the United States and Israel for over 50
years. As the only organization totally devoted to bringing US and
Israeli businesses together, our goals are to:

    --  Advance and protect free trade

    --  Advocate for policies that encourage investment

    --  Increase the flow of trade, investment and transfer of
        technology

    --  Encourage the US and Israeli governments to adopt innovative
        and progressive economic programs and policies

The America Israel Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce has proven
itself as an effective voice for the US-Israel business community.

Company:  Buchanan Ingersoll PC
Media Contact:      Lori Lecker
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.buchananingersoll.com

    Buchanan Ingersoll is one of the nation's largest law firms, with
more than 415 attorneys and government relations professionals
practicing in 15 offices. Buchanan Ingersoll's nanotechnology team of
scientists and attorneys have developed patent portfolios around the
fundamental building blocks of nanotechnology, including carbon
nanotubes, photo-voltaics, higher diamondoids, MEMS, fuel cells and
nanobio technologies. Buchanan Ingersoll attorneys founded the
Atlantic Nano Forum and MIT-Stanford-UC Berkeley Nanotechnology Forum,
two successful nanotechnology networking organizations. Buchanan
Ingersoll's IP and IP Litigation practice is 100 attorneys strong and
are ranked 15th in the nation for number of patents filed, according
to Intellectual Property Today.

Company:  Converging Technologies Bar Association
Media Contact:      Sonia E. Miller, President
Phone:    (212) 591-CTBA
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.convergingtechnologies.org

    The Converging Technologies Bar Association (CTBA) is the first
professional association in the world dedicated to addressing the
multi-faceted societal impact of converging technologies. It:

    --  Focuses on nanotechnology, biotechnology, bioengineering,
        biomedical science and forensics, information technology and
        advanced communications, cognitive science, neuroscience, and
        other related sciences and next generation technologies.

    --  Provides a rich forum for bringing clarity and focus to the
        legal, ethical, regulatory and policy issues generated by the
        convergence and interrelated nature of these provinces.

    --  Fosters interest, understanding and collaboration among the
        legal, scientific, engineering, technology, academic, public
        sector and business communities.

Membership is open and available to attorneys and non-attorney
professionals interested in converging technology issues.

Company:  J Giordano Securities Group
Media Contact:      Pamela Rockley, 203-327-7844
Investor Relations Contact:   Mark Behrman
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      jgiordano.com

    J Giordano Securities Group is an independent, privately-owned,
full-service investment banking and brokerage firm committed to
providing a full range of financial services to small-cap and middle
market companies and unique investment ideas to our institutional
clients.

Company:  Minatec
Media Contact:      David Holden
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.minatec.com

    Minatec, in Grenoble, France's silicon valley, unites nearly 4,000
people and includes research platforms, an industrial development
complex, training facilities and an infrastructure for conferences and
other events. Launched at the instigation of CEA and INPG on the
expanded site of CEA-Leti, Europe's top center for applied research in
microtechnology, Minatec brings together the critical resources needed
to face the challenge of innovation. Minatec is seeking new partners
wishing to contribute to its projects and overall dynamic. Minatec is
also the hub of the Minalogic world-class nanotech competitive
cluster, bringing together 52 players in industry, research, higher
education. (See also AEPI listing).

Company:  Nanotechnology.com - The Nanotech Company
Media Contact:      Darrell Brookstein
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.nanotechnology.com

    The Nanotech Company is building a leading, "small technology"
investment firm. It accesses significant scientific, corporate
development and financial advisory resources. Managing Director,
Darrell Brookstein, a 32-year financial executive, and Erkki
Ruoslahti, M.D., Ph.D., a Distinguished Professor and
bionanoscientist, have assembled an eminent team of nanoscientists,
professional services specialists, and corporate/financial development
experts to enhance and accelerate the intelligent growth of private
and public "small tech" companies. Its publisher, Nanotechnology.com,
publishes a free e-digest and commentary on the news, "The Best of the
NanoWeek" for investors, executives and scientists, as well as
BlogNano.com, the leading investment letter, "Small Tech Prospector"
and the "source" on successful "small tech" investing, "Nanotech
Fortunes."

Company:  NUCRYST Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Ticker Symbol & Exchange:     NCST (NASDAQ) NCS (TSX)
Media Contact:      Evan Ard, [phone]
Investor Relations Contact:   David Wills, [phone]
Phone:    Switchboard, [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.nucryst.com

    NUCRYST Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NCST; TSX: NCS) develops,
manufactures and commercializes medical products that fight infection
and inflammation using its patented atomically disordered
nanocrystalline silver technology. Smith & Nephew plc sell a range of
advanced wound care products under their Acticoat(TM) trade mark:
Acticoat(TM) products incorporate NUCRYST's SILCRYST(TM) coatings and
are sold in over 30 countries. NUCRYST is also developing
pharmaceutical products to address medical conditions that are
characterized by both infection and inflammation. The company has
developed its proprietary nanocrystalline silver in a powder form for
use as an active pharmaceutical ingredient, referred to as NPI 32101.

Company:  Raymor Industries Inc.
Ticker Symbol & Exchange:     RAR TSX Venture Exchange
Media Contact:      Diane Roy
Investor Relations Contact:   Raymond Fournel
Phone:    [phone] ext. 296
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.raymor.com

    Raymor Industries (RAR: TSX-V), a NANOTECH 100 company, is the
leading developer of high technology for the production of
single-walled carbon nanotubes, nanomaterials and advanced materials
for high value-added applications. Single-walled carbon nanotubes are
lightweight, "space-age" materials with an impressive range of
mechanical, thermal, electrical, and chemical properties.
SINGLE-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES WILL BECOME THE TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM for
a vast array of applications in aerospace, defense, automotive,
electronics, and consumer goods. With our high capacity process
ramping up this spring, Raymor will become a leading producer and
supplier of single-walled carbon nanotubes to the global marketplace.

Company:  The Deal LLC
Media Contact:      Marielena Santana, PR Specialist
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.TheDeal.com

    The Deal LLC is a diversified media company that is the
authoritative voice of the deal economy. We strive to report, analyze
and disseminate business and financial news that offer fresh insights
on the deal economy, and specifically serve the global deal community
-- corporate and financial dealmakers, advisers and institutional
investors. Tech Confidential, published by The Deal LLC, brings a
unique perspective to business leaders by exploring the complexities
of technology's impact on business and financial strategies. Coverage
areas encompass global technology and business integration, emerging
technology, venture investing trends, business strategies that embrace
technology and company profiles.

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