MULTISORB TECHNOLOGIES HONORED WITH THE INNOVATE BUFFALO NIAGARA AWARD

BUFFALO, NY (July 8, 2009) – Multisorb Technologies, the global leader in advanced active packaging technology, was recently honored by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership with the INNOVATE Buffalo Niagara award. The award recognized companies leading the innovation charge in the Buffalo area. These companies are well positioned for growth and are helping drive the region’s economic development.

Over 60 companies in five thriving industry sectors were nominated. Multisorb Technologies was presented the advanced manufacturing award for the company’s ability to deliver active packaging technologies with an unparalleled commitment to leadership, innovation and product solutions. The award also recognizes Multisorb’s outstanding workforce.  With the largest R&D staff in the industry and over 100 active patents, the company provides novel sorbent solutions to manufacturers in a variety of industries including food and beverage, healthcare, transport and electronics, helping them maintain their products’ freshness and stability.

“Innovation has been the strategic foundation of our business and we are continually looking for ways to provide cutting-edge active packaging solutions to fulfill our customers’ needs,” said James V. Renda, executive vice president and COO, Multisorb Technologies. ““We are honored to receive this award and are committed to continuing to be the most innovative company in our industry thereby providing opportunities not only for our customers, but our employees as well.”

 The INNOVATE Buffalo Niagara awards also acknowledged business successes in other categories including logistics, life science, agri-business/food processing and professional services.

About Multisorb Technologies

Multisorb Technologies has been an innovator in sorbent technology for over 45 years. Founded in 1961 by John S. Cullen to protect products against the damaging effects of moisture, today Multisorb is the world leader in the development and production of active packaging components.

Multisorb’s corporate offices are located at 325 Harlem Road, Buffalo, New York 14224 USA. For more information contact: Phone: +1 716-824-8900; Fax: +1 716-824-4128; E-mail: info@multisorb.com; Website: www.multisorb.com.

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