ZENON and Maytag Finalize Agreement for US DistributionOAKVILLE, Ontario, June 24, 2004 – Safer, pure tasting water conveniently from every faucet in the home will soon be available to individual households in the United States. An agreement has been finalized between ZENON Environmental Inc. and Maytag Corporation for the distribution and sale of the Maytag Central Water Filtration System to the consumer residential market in the United States. ZENON’s central home water filtration system is currently being sold in select stores throughout Canada under the Maytag brand name. A similar distribution system will be established in the United States, initially with the sale of the product through select Maytag Stores and Maytag Home Appliance Centers, followed by other standard Maytag distribution channels. Maytag will also provide installation and maintenance of the units through its highly reputable service and support organization. The NSF certified Maytag Central Water Filtration System, which is installed where the water enters the house, delivers safer, pure tasting water to every faucet in the home by using the home’s existing water line pressure. At the heart of the system are ZENON’s ultrafiltration membranes that effectively block out particulates and pathogens such as bacteria, parasites and viruses, while allowing essential minerals to pass through. The integral carbon filter further enhances the taste and smell of the water. The process is entirely natural as it requires no chemical additives. For the better part of a century, Maytag brand appliances have been synonymous with dependability and quality. Today, Maytag Corporation (NYSE: MYG) is a leading producer of major appliances, commercial products and housewares. Its products are sold to customers throughout North America and in international markets. For more information on any Maytag appliance call1-800-4MAYTAG or visit www.maytag.ca. ZENON is a world leader in providing advanced membrane products and services for water purification, wastewater treatment and water reuse to municipalities and industries worldwide. In 2004, ZENON Environmental was ranked as Canada's top Corporate Citizen by Corporate Knights, a business publication addressing corporate responsibility. This is the second time that ZENON has been selected to lead as Canada's top Corporate Citizen. ZENON has also been selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the fifth consecutive year. An S&P/TSX Composite company, ZENON Environmental Inc. trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols ZEN and ZEN.NV.A; and on the OTC under the symbols ZNEVF and ZNEAF. Additional information is available at the Company's web site www.ZENON.com. The above release was issued today. For more information contact: Ellen Mellody | ||
