Soft Gel Technologies, Inc. & Optipure Brand Chemco Industries Inc.

6982 Bandini Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90040

Toll Free: 800-360-SGTI * Phone: [phone] * Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]; [e-mail] * Website: www.soft-gel.com; www.optipure.com

Founded: Soft Gel Technologies, Inc.[R] (SGTI): 1995 OptiPure[R] Brand Chemco Industries Inc. (OptiPure): 1989

Key Personnel:

Ron Udell, President

Diane Hembree, Vice President, Sales Administration -- SGTI

Steve Holtby, Vice President, Sales -- OptiPure

Hiroshi Kishimoto, Chief Financial Officer

Company Description:

Soft Gel Technologies, Inc.[R] (SGTI) is a full-service contract manufacturer, specializing in providing marketers with premium quality dietary supplements in a soft gelatin capsule delivery system. SGTI is dedicated to the production and marketing of branded products and turnkey custom formulations exclusively to the nutraceutical industry. A primary focus of SGTI is developing proprietary production technologies that maximize a formula's effectiveness. OptiPure[R] Brand Chemco Industries Inc. (OptiPure) complements the encapsulation capabilities of SGTI by offering a portfolio of unique ingredients--many of which are supported by patent and trademark protection. The company has an extensive analytical and product development laboratory on site, which assures product integrity and quality. Global sourcing of ingredients and the ability to provide a full range of product development and marketing services allow SGTI and OptiPure to give its business partners a distinct advantage. OptiPure and SGTI share in a commitment of giving their customers the highest levels of service and support.

Technology, Patents, New Products:

* CoQsol[R] -- an all-natural, enhanced bioavailability soft gel formulation of CoQ10 -- has been issued five U.S. patents.

* Injuv[R] is a naturally-derived hyaluronic acid cosmeceutical whose patented enzyme-cleaving process allows it to have a low molecular weight for better absorption.

* GlucoHelp[TM] is a banaba leaf extract, standardized to 18% corosolic acid, for blood glucose support.

* CoQsol-CF[TM] is a crystal-free, solubilized soft gel formulation of coenzyme Q10, clinically studied to show a higher rate of absorption over CoQ10 powder.

* Posinol[R] is a patented extract of Apocynum venetum, clinically evaluated for its positive effects on depression and anxiety.

* POMELLA[R] soft gels contain POMELLA[R] natural-spectrum pomegranate extract, standardized to punicalagins, fish oil, and tocotrienols for heart health.

Major Markets:

* Contract Manufacturing

* Private Label Manufacturing

* Specialty Phytonutrients

* Nutraceuticals

Major Products:

CoQsol[R] -- Patented, clinically-studied, enhanced absorption CoQ10 formulation

Injuv[R] -- 9% low molecular weight hyaluronic acid for skin and joint health

Leci-PS[R] -- Stable form of phosphatidylserine for cognitive function

Carnisol[R] -- Maximize energy levels with micronized L-Carnipure[R] in soft gels

Sytrinol[R] -- Maintain healthy cholesterol levels with efficacious, easy-to-swallow soft gels

Specialized Services:

Unique ingredients and soft gel delivery systems, including chewable soft gels

Custom formulation and contract manufacturing

Difficult to encapsulate materials

Small production runs

Global Capabilities:

United States:

Soft Gel Technologies, Inc.[R]

Ron Udell, President

Tel: 800-360-SGTI or 323-726-0700 * Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

OptiPure[R] Brand Chemco Industries Inc.

Steve Holtby, Vice President, Sales

Tel: [phone] or 801-523-1161 * Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Europe and Middle East:

Soft Gel Technologies, Inc.[R] &

OptiPure[R] Brand Chemco Industries Inc.

Roy Bouskila, European and Middle East Sales Manager

E-mail: [e-mail]

WWW.SOFT-GEL.COM -- WWW.OPTIPURE.COM