Stratford Acquisition Corp. announces Technological breakthrough.

BURLINGTON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 1996--A new technology will launch dozens of new industrial products of previously impossible strength, durability and low cost. Test results prove that NovaCRETE -- previously used only in nuclear facilities and toxic waste containment -- represents a significant breakthrough in everyday construction applications.

"We have never seen results this impressive in any cement-based material, even with the addition of expensive polymers," says Don Hains, of Hains Technology Associates.

Shear bond strength of 5900 PSI literally makes history. This represents 10 times the adhesion of ordinary portland cement. And it's more than three times the adhesion of the most advanced competitive products -- which use polymers and cost three times as much as NovaCRETE.

Bond strength is the ability of repair material to "glue" to the original material. It's notoriously difficult to maintain a long- term bond under high stress, in applications such as road repair, and patching compounds often peel like a bad skin. NovaCRETE's bond strength eliminates this problem...for lower costs than competitive materials.

Along with other, equally astonishing test results, this means NovaCRETE has the potential to make existing materials obsolete in areas where zero shrinkage, exceptional adhesion and durability are essential: -0-

    -- Bridges
    -- Airports
    -- Mining applications
    -- Oil drilling
    -- Roofing
    -- Industrial and decorative flooring
    -- New adhesive and waterproofing materials
    -- And many more construction and building industry
       applications

The test show NovaCRETE, which is 100 percent environmentally friendly, has three times the load-bearing capacity of ordinary portland cement. And it's extremely long-lasting. Unlike ordinary materials, NovaCRETE won't shrink as it sets. It's also virtually impervious to damage from freeze-thaw and salt water. All tests were conducted according to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards and procedures.

NovaCRETE's unheard-of strength and durability -- combined with a cost/performance ratio not even approached by competitive products -- is attracting licensees and joint ventures worldwide. Within four weeks of launching the product, two separate deals with Philippines and Greek companies netted Stratford Acquisition Corp. U.S.$4.9 million.

Now that the patching and repair compound has proved its mettle, the company continues to introduce the proprietary NovaCRETE formula to additional products and applications in the building industry. This represents a significant growth opportunity for investors.

Stratford Acquisition Corp. is listed and posted for trading on the NASDQ bulletin board under the symbol SFDA.

Dated this 5th day of June, 1996.

CONTACT: Stratford Acquisiston Corp.

Arthur L. Smith President

5420 North Service Road, 5th Floor

Burlington, Ontario CANADA L7L 6C7

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