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JELINEK CORK GROUP ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTOR AGREEMENT WITH CARVER, S.r.l

JUNE 28, 2007 Oakville, Ontario: Jelinek Cork Group is excited to announce a distributor relationship with Carver, S.r.l. of Milan, Italy. Jelinek will be distributing Carver products in North America including Green Line natural oils, commercial and residential grade waterbourne polyurethane, sealers, and primer.

Carver produces the highest quality finishing products in the industry with a focus on environmentally sensitive raw materials and manufacturing. Green Line natural oil is an innovative range of impregnating finishing products based on vegetable oil. It is considered a highly eco-friendly and safe alternative to traditional finishing products and provides resistant, dirt-repellent protection with a satin-like feel when applied to cork or wood. Carver Meta waterbourne polyurethane provides top-of-the-line commercial grade protection and abrasion resistance. Jelinek Cork vice president Sonny Jelinek: “If you own a luxury automobile, you use the best fuel to maintain your engine. Likewise with a quality cork or wood floor. Carver's commercial grade products such as Meta polyurethane are among the best in the world. Carver's long history and focus on environmental sensitivity is a natural fit for Jelinek Cork.”

Jelinek Cork Group was established in 1855 as a supplier of products made from the renewable bark of the cork oak tree. Today, Jelinek distributes to over 30 countries each year and maintains distribution locations in North America and Europe.

Carver, S.r.l was the first Italian manufacturer of wood flooring products. Established in 1957, Carver's focus on the environment and safety of earned it a number of certifications including Environmental Management (ISO 14001) and Quality Management (ISO 9001).