Smokefree Innotec, Inc. Appoints European GM

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Source: Smokefree Innotec, Inc.
On Friday August 14, 2009, 8:30 am EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smokefree Innotec, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SFIO - News) (www.sfio.us or www.smokefree-innotec.com) announced today that it has appointed Manfred Bogaert as General Manager of its European operations. Mr. Bogaert will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the wholly owned Belgian subsidiary, Smokefree Innotec BvbA, as well as for logistics and the assembling of the Real Smokefree product.

Evert Wilbrink, Chairman of Smokefree Innotec, Inc., stated, “Manfred Bogaert has been a valuable Smokefree team member from day one. He is a strong strategist and excellent networker with an analytical mind. In addition to his new responsibility, he will continue to work with us on world-wide presentation, overall marketing ideas and brand building.”

The Belgian office, located conveniently between the Antwerp harbor and the Brussels airport, will be a strategic hub in Smokefree Innotec’s plans to blanket the European Union with the World’s first totally smoke-free electronic cigarette. It will be the operational base for GM Manfred Bogaert and European Sales & Distribution VP Diederik van Duyn. Moreover, the premises are already equipped for assembling and shipping. At a later stage, the Company is planning additional production facilities for our revolutionary smoking alternative products.


Smokefree Innotec, Inc. to Begin Test Marketing New Product in Europe

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Source: Smokefree Innotec, Inc.
On Friday August 14, 2009, 4:40 pm EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smokefree Innotec, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SFIO - News) (www.sfio.us or www.smokefree-innotec.com) announced today that is has received the Real Smokefree starter kits at its European offices in Antwerp, Belgium from the production line and that next week it will kick off European test-marketing of the World’s first, totally smoke-free, electronic cigarette with the Real Smokefree starter kits.

Manfred Bogaert, General Manager of European Operations, has been very eager to start test-markets and focus groups in Belgium and the Netherlands. According to Mr. Bogaert, “The Benelux infrastructure is ideal for testing the product and we will have an immediate feel whether we need to update Smokefree’s marketing plans for next month’s commercial launch of its Real Smokefree brand.”

According to Smokefree Innotec President, Thomas Schroepfer, “Worldwide, but especially in Europe, passionate smokers look at alternatives for the work place and public spaces. We believe our Real Smokefree is the most satisfying option.”


Smokefree Innotec, Inc. Entering South American Markets

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Source: Smokefree Innotec, Inc.
On Monday August 17, 2009, 6:38 pm EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smokefree Innotec, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SFIO - News) (www.sfio.us or www.smokefree-innotec.com) announced today that it will sign a contract tomorrow in Houston, TX, with Osvaldo Glatt, President of LTI News Industries of Buenos Aires, for the marketing and distribution of Real Smokefree in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile. Other clients of LTI News Industries include Danon Argentina, Brahama beers from Brazil and a Disney Venezuela joint venture with Motorola.

Thomas Schroepfer, C.E.O. of Smokefree Innotec, Inc., stated, “Osvaldo Glatt has expressed interest in the World’s first, totally smoke-free, electronic cigarette from the beginning. His firm has a reputation for establishing novel products in South America. Seeing the marketing ideas that Mr. Glatt developed for Grey Goose vodka and other clients, tells us that his brand building experience makes him the right man to establish a leading market position in the territory.”

Signing the contracts with LTI News Industries establishes the presence of Real Smokefree on four continents. Smokefree Innotec Inc. expects to have the product available in the main markets of South America during the 4th quarter of 2009.

Smokefree Innotec, Inc. Finalizes Plans to Test Market its New Product

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Source: Smokefree Innotec, Inc.
On Tuesday August 11, 2009, 8:30 am EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smokefree Innotec, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SFIO - News) (www.sfio.us or www.smokefree-innotec.com) announced today that it has received the Real Smokefree starter kits at its Nashville Headquarters, which will enable the Company to begin test-marketing the World’s first totally smoke-free electronic cigarette.

Chris Hansen of SENCO G.C.S., who is consulting with Smokefree Innotec, will be coordinating test-markets and focus groups throughout the United States. The focus groups will encompass a wide range of smokers, including members of our Armed Forces. Feedback from the focus groups will be utilized to fine-tune the Company’s marketing plans for the upcoming commercial launch of its Real Smokefree brand in North America.

Robert Wang, VP of R&D for Smokefree Innotec, explained, “We believe that the recent, last minute, technical improvements implemented by Smokefree Innotec in close cooperation with our German filter supplier, AHN Biotechnology, make our product the most advanced and most reliable alternative to smokers worldwide.”

Thomas Schroepfer, President of Smokefree Innotec, stated, “There is much discussion today about electronic cigarettes and the alternatives they offer to passionate smokers who might utilize them at work and in public spaces. We feel that our Real Smokefree is the best satisfying option.”

Press Release
Source: Smokefree Innotec, Inc.
On Friday August 7, 2009, 10:30 am EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smokefree Innotec, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SFIO - News) (http://www.sfio.us or http://www.smokefree-innotec.com) announced today that it is signing distribution contracts with Bryant West, Ltd. for the world's first completely smokefree electronic cigarette in Australia and New Zealand. The company's lawyers are completing the paperwork facilitating soonest launch "down under."

Bryant West, Ltd. CEO Brendan Jackson is "totally excited about the product and moving ahead with Smokefree Innotec, Inc. The distribution agreement is being completed as we speak and we are eager to introduce Real Smokefree in our markets, where second-hand smoke and health issues are the topic of the day."

Smokefree Innotec, Inc. CEO, Thomas Schroepfer comments, "The populations of New Zealand and Australia are relatively small, but fully aware of the pros and cons of smoking. On top of that, both countries have a highly developed infrastructure and Bryant West, Ltd. is the ideal company to connect us with retail and facilitate the launch of our product."