MonoSol LLC to Purchase Certain Assets from Stanelco PLC


May 29, 2007 - MonoSol LLC, the global leader in the development and commercialization of water soluble products and packaging, announced today it has finalized the purchase of certain equipment and intellectual property assets from Stanelco, PLC. The terms of the purchase were not disclosed. This acquisition by MonoSol complements its recently announced manufacturing expansion in LaPorte, Indiana, USA and its market diversification programs in the UK. These new assets underscore MonoSol's ongoing efforts to expand and diversify its environmentally sustainable product offering.

"As the market leader in water soluble products, MonoSol is uniquely positioned to meet the rising consumer demand for eco-friendly and innovative products. This asset purchase will help us quickly advance our development & marketing of renewable biopolymers and repulpable materials," said P. Scott Bening, President and CEO of MonoSol LLC

About MonoSol LLC
Since 1953 MonoSol LLC has been the world leader in specialty water-soluble polymer-based films. Today, MonoSol offers a wide range of water-soluble packaging films, mold-release films, transfer printing, embroidery support films, water-soluble laundry bags, edible films and a unique dust abatement system. MonoSol maintains a global network of dedicated partners to offer sales, service and technical support to its worldwide customer base. Certified ISO 9001:2000, MonoSol maintains the highest quality standards. Headquarters are based in Merrillville, Indiana, USA with manufacturing facilities in Portage, Indiana, USA and Hartlebury, England. For more information, visit www.monosol.com.

Media Contact:Woody Eaker (MonoSol) - 219-762-3165 x 349 or woodye@monosol.com

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