We are pleased to inform customers of both Curas and CRP Sdn Bhd of Malaysia, a manufacturer of natural rubber(latex) products, that Curas Ltd and Concept Rubber Products Sdn. Bhd. have agreed to enter a long term contract, which we signed in Penang on the 21 AUG 2006.

The aim of the partnership is to improve CRP’s international exposure as well as contribute building Curas portfolio of medical device products. The co-operation takes effect immediately and customers affected by this will be informed through September 2006. No changes, due to this agreement, to the ownership, structures and departments of both companies will follow this announcement.