Private Tourism Sector and the Tourism Department in Vietnam are busy developing holidays for Germans

Vietnam busy developing touring holidays for German tourists.

Hanoi, Vietnam, March 3, 2013 — The tourism department said that it is developing programmes and packages to attract more tourists into the nation.

However, there would be a special emphasis on attracting German tourists because Vietnam has been a favourite destination for travellers from Germany and german speaking countries.

The nation now has high class hotels and resorts, beaches and ethnic cuisine, which has been a hit with tourists worldwide.

Tourism statistics show that the nation receives 110,000 German tourists yearly. Further, it is also seen that the number of tourists is increasing at an average of 20 per cent annually. There are direct flights between Germany and Vietnam.

Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd. (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com), and one of active members VNAT said that Germans are, of late, becoming increasingly interested in Vietnamese food and culture, noting that Germans are looking for authentic experiences in Vietnam and a deeper understanding of the country’s culture, food, history and everyday life.

Vietnam is not a mass-market tourist destination, with most travellers interested in the local culture. The tourism department said that the nation is becoming more and more recognized as a safe and favoured destination for high-end German tourists.

Vietnam has launched a new campaign to attract tourists from all over the world under the slogan of ‘Timeless charm.’ German tourists wish to experience Vietnam’s defining characteristics: thrills, nature, heritage, festivals, pristine beauty, enjoyment, scenery and essence.

“Germany economy is still strongest in euro zone, we expect good German traffic to Vietnam in 2013-2014, especially from small groups, families, couples and special interest travelers. Germany is among the top European markets for us, aided by a direct flight between Vietnam and Germany. Vietnam is better known as a backpacker destination for German travelers, but efforts are being made to promote Vietnam as a luxury destination and to attract upscale German-speaking travelers with niche tourism products. Our German speaking team is very well placed to serve high-end travelers.” said Pham Ha, founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

The VNA, Vietnam Airlines and 26 leading tourism firms including Luxury Travel Ltd. will attend ITB Berlin 2013 from 6 to 10 March, Hall 26A/122.

Media Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing13@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Initial Test Site Chosen for Eccotopia Megafolia© Plantation

Eccotopia has agreed to the development, implementation, and management of Megafolia© tree plantations in South Africa, identifying land use, as well as the approximate number of local jobs to be created.

Cape Town, South Africa, March 01, 2013 — Julian Moses, president of Symphony Trade and Investment 57 (PTY) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eccotopia Ltd., http://www.eccotopia.com , announced today that Eccotopia has secured an initial test site in the Republic of South Africa. Phase 1 of the initiative will include implementation of a Site and Feasibility Study/Analysis that will identify land and plantation use, the approximate number of local jobs to be created, as well as the establishment of a greenhouse and propagation facility.

The project goal is job creation through the development, implementation and management of Eccotopia’s Megafolia© tree plantations for a variety of uses including Phytoremediation of ground water and topsoil, biofuel production, timber production, biomass-to-energy production and carbon sequestration. Also, the wide variety of timber products available from Eccotopia’s Megafolia© trees are remarkably able to ultimately provide numerous new job possibilities in the region.

The establishment of Eccotopia’s Megafolia© tree plantations can utilize waste mining water as the trees grow, creating a solution for mining waste water issues. Eccotopia’s Megafolia© trees are uniquely suited for the process of phytoremediation, as they are able to flourish utilizing polluted mining water which is an abundant by-product of the mining industry.

Eccotopia ( http://www.eccotopia.com ) has developed a number of significant strategic alliances with environmental industry partners. We offer not only innovative, patented technologies of our own, but also an unmatched ability to provide experienced, objective third-party testing and evaluation of new technologies and cutting-edge approaches to site remediation, decentralization, forestation programs and pollution control.

We understand the dynamics of combining ecological and environmental improvements with industrialization and profitability. We have begun to explore linkages between ecology and economics, looking to create new kinds of partnerships and enterprise out of environmental protection and restoration initiatives. Eccotopia’s principal commitments are to our partners and the environment.

Eccotopia, Ltd. is a BVI Corporation domiciled in the Republic of South Africa. ISIN # VGG292031090.

Website: http://www.eccotopia.com

For more information on Eccotopia, Ltd. please contact:
Richard Kruger, Client Services
Ground Floor, Liesbeek House
Gloucester Road, River Park,
Mobray, Cape Town 7700
Republic of South Africa
Tel: +27-21-680-5252
Fax: +27-22-881-5611
Email: info@eccotopia.com

Press & Media Contact:
Richard Kruger, Client Services
Eccotopia Ltd
Ground Floor, Liesbeek House
Gloucester Road, River Park
Mobray, Cape Town 7700
Republic of South Africa
+27-21-680-5252
richard.kruger@eccotopia.com
http://www.eccotopia.com

3rd Annual Nature Art Exhibition Results Can Now Be Seen Online

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is very pleased to announce that its March 2013 online art exhibition is now posted on their website and is ready to be viewed online.

Jupiter, Florida, USA – March 2, 2013 — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is very pleased to announce that its March 2013 online art exhibition is now posted on their website and is ready to be viewed online. The theme for this art exhibition is “Nature”. The gallery received a broad selection of 2D media from artists from around the world for this event.

An international online art competition was held in February 2013 which determined and judged the art for this exhibition. The gallery received and judged 672 entries from 20 different countries from around the world and they also received entries from 33 different states and the District of Columbia.

Congratulations to all of the artists who have been designated as this month’s category winners, along with the winning Special Merit and the Special Recognition artists. The gallery commends all of the winning artists for their artistic skill and their creativity, as this online art exhibition is indicative of their creativity.

To proceed to the galleries 3rd Annual “Nature” online art exhibition follow this link: http://www.lightspacetime.com/nature-art-exhibition-march-2013.

Each month Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts themed online art competitions for 2D artists. All participating winners of each competition have their artwork exposed and promoted online through the online gallery to thousands of visitors each month. If you know of a talented 2D artist who may benefit from the exposure and the publicity that the gallery can provide to them, please forward this press release to them.

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. It is Light Space & Time’s intention to showcase this incredible talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these worldwide artists. The art gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com.

Media Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530
info@lightspacetime.com
http://www.lightspacetime.com

SmartTOP Convertible Top Add-On Kit for Audi A5 Convertible Receives Price Reduction

Aftermarket automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars has permanently lowered the price for the SmartTOP add-on top controller for Audi A5 convertibles. The kit now sells for 249 Euros + tax. It allows convenient and fully automatic one-touch top operation as well as top operation from the original factory key fob remote. Additionally it extends the range for remote operation.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), March 01, 2013 — The 2013 convertible season is about to start and SmartTOP manufacturer Mods4cars is able to delight Audi A5 Convertible owners with a price reduction on this popular module. The MSRP got reduced permanently and the kit now sells for 249 Euros + tax. “We hope that even more A5 owners will get to enjoy the benefits of our add-on module now and actually use their cars with the top down more often.” says PR-Manager Sven Tornow.

The SmartTOP controller is an add-on module which extends the existing functionality and adds convenient features to the car’s top operation. The top can be opened or closed fully automatically, with just a single touch of the switch and while driving at slow speeds. It is no longer necessary to hold down the switch for the duration of the top operation. This alone presents a real gain in convenience.

Also opening or closing the top with the original factory key fob is greatly improved with the kit. Full automatic operation and an increase in RF range for top operation make it possible for A5 Convertible owners to lower the top while they are still approaching the car, especially when presented with the classic case of being parked outside of a street café with the top down when it starts to rain. Being able to raise the top quickly at the first sign of rain without the need to rush out to the car is priceless. Additionally, the original key fobs do not need to be changed or reprogrammed.

On cars with keyless entry systems the top can even be controlled via the touch door handle without the need to retrieve the key. Additional bonus features of the module are: Starting and stopping of the engine can be set to not interrupt an ongoing top operation and the windows can be operated independently from the top by remote. A short horn beep as lock/unlock confirmation can be set and the entire SmartTOP module can be temporarily disabled while retaining all user preferences.

Each SmartTOP module comes with a built-in standard USB port for quick and easy configuration or firmware updates via a PC or Mac. Support software and module updates are available free of charge online.

Installation of the kit is quick and simple thanks to easy access to the top control unit under a compartment in the trunk. The supplied, custom designed Plug-and-Play wiring adapter means the kit can be installed by anyone in minutes and without the need to make any permanent changes to the car.

After this price reduction, the SmartTOP convenience add-on kit now sells for 249 Euros + tax.

SmartTOP kits are available for the following brands: Alfa, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volkswagen and Volvo.

A demonstration of this product for Audi A5 Convertible can be found here:
http://youtu.be/jnZVThmOkFY

Further details and purchasing information can be found online at:
http://www.mods4cars.com

About Mods4cars:
Mods4cars was founded in 2002 with the idea to add a highly demanded feature to the otherwise almost perfect Porsche Boxster: Comfort One-Touch roof operation while driving at slow speeds. The resulting product offered not only that, but also allowed quick and easy installation by just swapping out a relay box, thus leaving no traces and no permanent changes on the vehicle. The first SmartTOP roof controller was born.

The success of their first products in Germany and Europe prompted them in late 2004 to move operations to the USA, to be able to serve the American market as well as all other English speaking countries such as Australia, UK and South Africa from one central location. Their business has grown to a full-fledged international corporation with an office in Las Vegas and a full line of innovative products as well as distributors and installation partners all over the globe.

Being highly specialized in the development and distribution of aftermarket roof- and comfort controllers since 2002 allows them to offer an unsurpassed level of competence and product quality. Their main goal is optimization of each individual product to a maximum in compatibility, usability and intuitive operation. They put greatest effort into development and quality checks of all their products to achieve this goal and meet all expectations of their customers.

The extraordinary success of their products is also based on the great communication with their customers, which usually already starts for each new product during the development and prototyping phase.

Press & Media Contact:
Anja Lehmann
Mods4cars LLC
1350 E. Flamingo Rd #3100
Las Vegas, NV 89119 – USA
+1-310-9109055
lehmann@mods4cars.com
http://www.mods4cars.com

Aviation Job Firm Celebrates 10 Years of On-line Job Placement Worldwide

Online aviation job posting service, AviaNation.com, is celebrating 10 years of providing job offers for aviation applicants around the world. Providing both free and paid services, applicants communicate directly with the employers and recruiters.

Delray Beach, FL, February 28, 2013 — AviaNation.com, the premier job posting site for aviation jobs around the US and the World celebrates their 10 year anniversary in aviation job placement.

Formed in 2003, AviaNation (http://www.AviaNation.com) now has over 4,000 registered employers who post their open positions and search the database of over 65,000 member applicants when looking to fill open vacancies.

Applicants are able to see the jobs as they are posted, and respond directly to the employer / recruiter with their resume or CV. AviaNation does not get in the middle of the applicant’s hiring process, nor do they take any salary when the applicant is accepted. AviaNation receives an average of 25 new job postings every day.

“We are unique in the industry, in that we have a worldwide database of jobs and applicants” says Tim Kirkwood, AviaNation’s Director of Member Companies, “When the recession caused the industry to slump in the US, AviaNation was able to offer positions in India and China, which were growing at that time”.

Now that the aviation industry in the US has recovered, AviaNation is poised to guide a new group of applicants to their future in the skies. AviaNation also reaches out to aviation students, as well as displaced or furloughed airline employees with their free resume-posting service, and their access to the AviaNation jobs pages. Interested applicants can see these current job offerings at http://www.AviaNation.com/student. “This is our way of giving back to the industry.” says Kirkwood, “If you’ve lost your job, it just seems wrong to require you to pay to find a new one at a time when every dollar counts.”

AviaNation is proud to be corporate sponsors of Women in Aviation (http://www.wai.org) and Women in Corporate Aviation (http://www.wca-intl.org), and members of the National Business Aircraft Association (http://www.nbaa.org). In March, AviaNation will be exhibiting at the Women In Aviation annual conference, this year being held in Nashville, TN.

Media Contact:
Tim Kirkwood
AviaNation.com
P.O. Box 6455
Delray Beach, FL 33482
561-843-6006
timk@avianation.com
http://www.avianation.com

Wore Jeans. Raised Cash. Paid it Forward.

How Zuri Salon and Spa’s Dress Code compromise, created a philanthropic opportunity

Denver, CO, February 28, 2013 — When the employees at the prestigious Zuri Salon and Spa, in Cherry Creek North, were looking for more work wardrobe options, owner Peter Friedauer struck a rather noble deal with his staff. While Zuri has always maintained a professional atmosphere, and dress code to match, Peter would agree to the staff-proposed “Blue Jean Friday,” under one creative, and philanthropic condition. Any staff member wanting to participate in the coveted flexibility to wear jeans on Fridays would contribute a $5.00 cash donation towards charity.

“I thought it was a fun way to give my staff some different clothing options while doing something good for others,” Peter says. “Blue Jean Fridays” ended up creating a chain reaction of good. Peter paid it forward to his staff and allowed them the comfort of wearing jeans to work. The Zuri staff paid it forward by raising donation money for Phoenix Multisport, an organization paying it forward by promoting sober lifestyles communities.

The impressive organization, Phoenix Multisport, supports a physically active community for individuals who choose to live a sober lifestyle after struggling for years with alcohol and substance abuse. In fact, Phoenix Multisport founder, Scott Strode became the recipient of the “2012 CNN Heroes Award”, and he continues to strive for excellence as a leader. This motivation inspired the Zuri staff to raise donations to a grand total of $550 dollars over the last year. And did so, in the comfort of their blue jeans.

Contact:
Lindsay Appel
Splendid Fruition
Denver, CO
303-921-5683
lindsay@splendidfruition.com
http://www.splendidfruition.com

World-Renowned Vocal Ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock Adds Something Different – A Jazz Trio! – On New Two-CD Live Set And Upcoming Special Shows Celebrating Musical Influences

February 26th Release on Appleseed Recordings, “A Tribute – Live! Jazz at Lincoln Center,” and Tour Dates Spotlight Quintet’s Inspirations and Versatility

Hollywood, CA, February 26, 2013 – Nearing its fourth decade, the internationally acclaimed, award-winning female African-American a cappella group Sweet Honey In The Rock was ready to follow its adventurous spirit and undertake a new challenge – to honor some of the seminal songs that first inspired its unique blend of folk, blues, jazz, gospel and ethnic music in a concert presentation utilizing an instrumental backing trio for the first time. Upping the ante, the singers decided to perform this special program at New York’s prestigious Jazz at Lincoln Center venue and to record their two-night appearance there in front of surprised and delighted audiences. Talk about working without a net!

In the opening moments of Sweet Honey In The Rock’s new 2-CD set, “A Tribute – Live! Jazz at Lincoln Center,” well-timed for February 26th release – concluding Black History Month and preceding Women’s History Month in March – group member Ysaye Barnwell recites a roll-call of some of the great female African-American vocalists whose songs helped shape the group and comprise much of “Tribute’s” repertoire, including Abbey Lincoln, Odetta, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Miriam Makeba, Carmen McRae, Bessie Smith, and Sarah Vaughan.

The songs on this recording are drawn from those two shows at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall in April 2011. They were subsequently performed on several additional dates, and will be featured in at least five upcoming “Tribute” shows in February and March 2013. Adorned with new arrangements by Sweet Honey’s members, there are jazz standards such as “Love Me or Leave Me,” “Wild is the Wind,” and “Tell Me More and More and Then Some,” gospel/civil rights anthems melded into a “Freedom Suite,” Afro-centric songs (the Sixties hit song “Pata Pata,” “Sabumoya,” “Shuku Shuku,” and the closing “N’diarabi/Africa is Where My Heart Lies”), show tunes, blues, and a salsa-flavored original, “Let There Be Peace.”

Sweet Honey In The Rock’s distinctive swirl of a cappella vocals, encompassing waves of imaginative ensemble harmonies and occasional solo showcases, is heard unaccompanied, aside from the quintet’s hand percussion, on about half of the songs. Interwoven throughout the presentation are the understated instrumental contributions of the trio nicknamed “the Honey Men” – Stacey Wade (musical director/piano/keyboards), Parker McAllister (bass), Jovol Bell (drums, percussion) – who augment Sweet Honey’s exhilarating, soulful voices and confident, genre-crossing dexterity.

Founded in 1973 by Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon at the (Washington) D.C. Black Repertory Theater Company, Sweet Honey In The Rock’s line-up currently includes returning original members Carol Maillard and Louise Robinson (Dr. Reagon retired from the group in 2004) and “long-timers” Ysaye Barnwell, Nitanju Bolade Casel, and Aisha Kahlil, as well as on-stage sign language interpreter Shirley Childress. The group has toured from Australia to Zimbabwe, performed in the White House at the request of President and First Lady Obama, accrued numerous honors (including a Grammy and several Grammy nominations , most recently for its first CD on Appleseed, 2007’s “Experience…101”), and established itself as an inspiring, empowering musical force worldwide.

Sweet Honey’s involvement in various social justice projects makes the group an ideal member of the independent Appleseed Recordings roster, which includes significant artist/activists Pete Seeger, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and South Africa’s Johnny Clegg, among others.

Upcoming “Tribute” tour dates:
2/28/13 Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, PA
3/1/13 McCarter Theater, Princeton, NJ
3/2/13 New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, NJ
3/5/13 B.B. King’s, New York City
3/7/13 Howard Theatre, Washington, D.C.

Upcoming Non-“Tribute” tour dates:
3/8/13 Murphy Fine Arts Center, Baltimore, MD
3/9/13 Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, VA
3/21/13 Kraakhuis, Gent, BE
3/23/13 Barbican Centre, London, UK
3/26/13 Royal Opera House Muscat, Muscat, OM
3/30/13 Bluesfest, Bryon Bay, AU
3/31/13 Bluesfest Bryon Bay, AU
4/1/13 Enmore Theatre, Newtown, AU
4/3/13 Hamer Hall, Melbourne, AU
5/11/13 Smothers Theatre, Malibu, CA
5/19/13 Brooklyn Academy of Music Opera House, Brooklyn, NY
7/17/13 Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
8/3/13 Berkshire Choral Festival, Sheffield, MA

Founded in 1997 by activist attorney Jim Musselman, Appleseed Recordings is an independent, idealistic and internationally distributed record label devoted to releasing socially conscious contemporary, folk and roots music by a wide array of established and lesser-known musicians. Sweet Honey In The Rock is part of a roster that includes such politically active musicians as Pete Seeger, Buffy Sainte-Marie and South Africa’s Johnny Clegg, as well as seasoned, creatively evergreen “heritage” artists Tom Paxton, Tom Rush, Donovan, Jesse Winchester, David Bromberg, Jonathan Edwards, and Al Stewart, among others. The company’s approach has attracted many high-profile guest artists, including Bruce Springsteen, who has recorded six tracks for the label and was inspired to create his “Seeger Sessions” CD and tours after working on the first of Appleseed’s three Pete Seeger tribute releases. Appleseed has built a catalogue of more than 100 well-respected CDs, two Grammy Awards, ten Grammy nominations, and, most importantly, has produced music that is actually helping to change the world.

For more information, to request a review/airplay copy of “A Tribute – Live! Jazz at Lincoln Center” or an interview with Sweet Honey In The Rock, please contact:
Chip Schutzman – chip@mileshighproductions.com, 323-871-4821.

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com

Introducing The New Therafit By Dr. Lisa Sandal Collection

Therafit By Dr. Lisa Masterson expands her successful footwear line with fashionable, comfortable sandals accredited by the National Posture Institution.

New York, NY, USA (February 28, 2013) — Kick off your heels! Get ready for an energizing new sandal collection, combining acupressure points, comfort technology and hot trends in fashion!

Therafit Shoe and Dr. Lisa Masterson, of the Emmy® Award- winning series, The Doctors, expand the successful footwear line with fashionable, comfort technology shoes for women. Here comes an exciting new sandal collection, just in time for the warm days and cool nights of spring and summer!

The collection features three must-have sandals for the season:

• Neon/Sport Casual: a white wedge midsole with neon cushioned uppers in varying colors. Available in Flamingo pink, Egyptian turquoise and Mod Yellow.

• Garden/Neutrals: a mix of tone- on- tone, featuring leather uppers with a gorgeous laser cut flower accent. Available in Brown, Coral and Nude.

• Badda Bling/Rhinestones: the perfect wedge for day or night, a classic patent leather bejeweled comfort sandal. Available in Black or Silver.

The color combinations and styles fall right in line with the Spring/Summer 2013 trends, and these looks are versatile enough to be worn for a number of occasions – long walks, evening concerts, shopping , even a night on the town.

Therafit By Dr. Lisa offers footwear for the active lifestyle. The shoes are accredited by the National Posture Institute – a leading organization for body alignment and posture programs and solutions – making the collection stand out in the growing assortment of footwear products featuring comfort-through-technology.

In addition to the Therafit patented PCS personalized comfort system with removable adapters in the heel area, the sandal collection features a foot-bed with 86 reflexology nodules that provide gentle stimulation on key accupressure points on the sole of the foot. Also, contoured, shock-absorbing midsoles featuring deep heel-cups, provide stability and support.

Therafit By Dr. Lisa sandals are available online exclusively at Therafitshoe.com beginning May 1, with prices starting at $65.

Therafitshoe.com is a company of women for women. Dedicated to the principles of Charity, Community, Customers and Comfort – Therafit engages women to actively pursue their passions one step at a time.

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Media Contact:
Priscilla Burgos
Therafit By Dr. Lisa
1578 NW 165th ST
Miami Gardens, FL 33169
305-532-3467
E-Mail
http://www.therafitshoe.com

P2I Previews Advanced IPX7 Dunkable™ Technology at Mobile World Congress

With millions of users already benefiting from the company’s splashproof liquid repellent nano-coating on Motorola and TCL Communication smartphones and tablets, P2i is unveiling its new, Dunkable™ technology at Mobile World Congress.

Hampshire, UK, February 28, 2013 – Dunkable™ is a game-changing hydrophobic barrier which allows electronics to function in liquids for an extended period of time. Differentiating itself from the splashproof technology, which is a hydrophobic layer approximately 1000 times thinner than a human hair, the Dunkable™ barrier enables manufacturers to reach an IPx7 water protection rating.

Dr. Stephen Coulson, Chief Technical Officer, P2i, said: “P2i recognizes the market need for a truly dunkable technology which goes beyond protecting against accidental splashes and spills. We have already proven on tens of millions of electronic devices that our everyday splashproof technology significantly reduces water ingress and dramatically increases reliability.

However those needing protection against full submergence for a significant period of time, require something extra. P2i’s cutting-edge Dunkable™ technology provides just this by preventing long lasting corrosion and water damage. Make no mistake; this technology signals the end of extra gaskets, membranes, snubbers, clumsy plastic jack plugs and ugly watertight cases. Dunkable™ is IPx7 without changing the look and feel of a smartphone.”
As a commercially successful innovator, P2i operates in five key market sectors, including Electronics, Lifestyle and Filtration.

It was first established in 2004 to commercialize liquid repellent technologies originally designed to protect soldiers’ military uniforms from chemical attack. P2i has an extended patent portfolio enabling the development of further technologies and application methods. Today, P2i operates as a global outfit, with expertise extending across the technology, engineering and implementation processes.

Carl Francis, Chief Executive Officer, P2i, said: “Dunkable™ represents the very latest advancement in nanocoating technology for the smartphone and tablet market. With over 60 patent families behind us, and dedicated teams researching functional nano-coatings such as anti-scratch, the future is very bright for P2i and our customers.”

Over the past two years P2i has received recognition for the successful leadership and commercialization of its nano-coating technologies through a great variety of industry awards and has been shortlisted for GSMA’s Global Mobile Awards 2013 in the ‘Best Mobile Technology Breakthrough’ category.

About P2i
P2i is the world leader in liquid repellent nano-coating technology. It was established in 2004 by Dstl/Ploughshare Innovations to commercialize liquid repellent treatments developed by the UK’s Ministry of Defence. Now on a commercial scale, P2i’s patented process has been successfully applied to a wide range of products in a wide range of markets including Electronics, Lifestyle, Life Sciences, Military & Institutional and Filtration & Energy. See http://www.p2i.com for more information.

Media Contact Natasha Verniquet +44 (0)1235 838 715 or natasha.verniquet@p2i.com

About Ploughshare Innovations
Ploughshare Innovations manages the commercial licensing to industry of intellectual property developed by the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). Ploughshare’s goal is to give clients a competitive edge, by lowering technology risk, reducing R&D costs, speeding time to market, and maximizing the business opportunity. It provides leading edge, application focussed technology, backed up with the assurance of advanced IP support and protection. Ploughshare Innovations is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dstl.

Media Contacts Chris Goff +44 (0)1794 301602 or chris.goff@ploughshareinnovations.com

Contact:
Chris Goff
Ploughshare Innovations Ltd.
Unit 2, Nine Mile Water Business Park
Nether Wallop, Stockbridge
Hampshire SO20 8DR
+44 (0)1794 301602
pr@newsvend.com
http://www.ploughshareinnovations.com