Rubber Technology International, Inc. Signs ExclusiveDistribution Agreement.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 13, 2000

Rubber Technology International, Inc. (OTCBB:RTEK) announced today the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement with Equi-tread of British Columbia. Rubber Technology International will be the sole authorized

Equi-tread is a resilient, safe and environmentally friendly arena surface used by Olympic and World Champion riders across North America. The cushioning effect of Equi-tread's arena surface material is derived from crumb rubber made from recycled tires.

Trevor Webb, the Executive VP of Marketing for RTI, announced that the three-year deal will provide Rubber Technology International with an excellent, year-round market for its 1/8" crumb rubber production. Pam Jorgensen of Equi-tread, through her extensive database of customers and arenas in the southwestern United States, is now well positioned to be able to fulfill the demand in this region since forming the alliance with Rubber Technology International. For additional information regarding the Equi-tread horse arena footing material, visit www.Equi-tread.com.

Rubber Technology International, Inc. is a leader in the tire recycling industry. The Los Angeles based company is paid to receive scrap tires that are then ground into crumb rubber, which is in ever-increasing demand for molded goods, topping for horse arenas, safety material for playgrounds and as an ingredient in rubberized asphalt.

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