NEWS

""""PRESS RELEASE""""  Outdoor wood burners are moving forward in emission reduction.   Dave Laursen, CEO, Aqua-Therm, announced Friday, June 22, 2007 that they are in the final emissions testing for Aqua-Therm's new model, the Eco-One, an outdoor wood boiler that is based on the original trusted Aqua-Therm platform, in production since 1983.   "The outdoor wood boiler industry is making significant strides in emission reductions and Aqua-Therm is proud of the role they played in the development of standards, working with the industry's caucus group, a member of the HPBA, and in its work with government agencies like EPA". "Aqua-Therm was one of the first to join the voluntary emissions reduction program". Laursen further noted the tremendous efforts and contributions that Bill Wright, Aqua-Therm's Vice President of Engineering, made working with the HPBA and EPA.  "The breakthrough technology developed for the new Aqua-Therm Eco-One outdoor wood burner reduces emissions without sacrificing Btu output. In many cases said Laursen, the new Aqua-Therm Eco-One model 275 will deliver higher Btu output with the equal amount of total available Btu's when compared to the original Aqua-Therm model 275" said Laursen.  "We're very excited to announce that the new Aqua-Therm Eco-One will be making its U.S. debut in mid-July, 2007".  Said Carey Crump, Managing Director, "The new Aqua-Therm Eco-One will be available in all three models, the 145, the 275, and the 345, all in sheltered or the cornerstone of Aqua-Therm models, the unsheltered units".  "This is an exciting time for all of us" said Bob Bast, President of Aqua-Therm's partner company, Brooten Industries. "We've all worked for so long to be in the position to introduce reduced emission OWB's. This industry is changing at a rapid pace and it's a proud moment for us", said Bast.  Aqua-Therm is pleased to announce that Aqua-Therm Northeast, located in Buckfield, Maine is our 2006 Rep of the Year. Congratulations to both Will and Teresa Deane

""""PRESS RELEASE""""  Aqua-Therm announced on Thursday, May 11th, that they have entered into an agreement with Verner Boilers. Verner is one of the worlds largest and most respected biomass boilers in the world. President/CEO Dave Laursen stated that the biomass boilers will be capable of burning corn, grain, wood pellets, and other biomass materials. "We are extremely excited with this new relationship between two great company's and the opportunity it allows for Aqua-Therm to introduce the first true biomass boiler".  There will be two sizes of boilers. The Aqua-Therm CB80 (80,000 btu's) and the Aqua-Therm CB150 (150,000 btu's).  Laursen stated that the shipments will begin arriving in mid June. "Our first goal is to get everything in place, from logistics to training, and be able to supply our customer base".  We have had units operating in the United States for the entire 2006-2007 heating season and they performed as advertised.  There will be a delegation from Aqua-Therm traveling to Prague in March for technical training.