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Post by Franko10 ™ on Nov 30, 2004 13:55:42 GMT -5
Crystalix Group International Inc. Launches National Retail Program with Sears Portrait Studios & CPI Corp.
14:52 EST Tuesday, November 30, 2004
LAS VEGAS (Business Wire) -- Crystalix Group International Inc. (CGI) (OTCBB: CYXG) has confirmed that the company has completed the national rollout of their "Crystal Portraits(TM)" retail program in more than 900+ Sears Portrait Studio locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The company also developed the looping DVD infomercial featuring the unique process and 3D technology that will be looped on the Sears Portrait Studios sales monitors and computer stations.
"Sears Portrait Studios continue to lead the billion-dollar portrait photography and photo imaging industry in development of new technology, bringing the finest services and cutting-edge products to their valued customers. We believe the addition of these products continues to reinforce our commitment to developing and bringing sought-after products and collectables to our discriminating and educated customers," stated Jack Krings, president of CPI Corp.
"CPI Corp. and its Sears Portrait Studio locations is the first national portrait photography retailer to capitalize on the excitement created by our 2D & 3D patented subsurface laser etching inside of crystal and glass products. CGI is creating lifetime heirlooms through our unique imaging process and have launched this wonderful program with Sears in time for the exhilarating Fall/Holiday 2004 season," stated Kevin T. Ryan, CGI CEO.
"CGI continues to develop its integrated marketing, advertising and sales plan that was adopted by its board of directors and believes that we are well positioned for revenue growth and profitability through implementation of our business plan," stated John J. Lais, III. "CGI's critical focus is to nurture and enter into strategic relationships with market share leaders by industry/category that bring name recognition, brand awareness, anticipated volume, national & international distribution as well as daily consumer activity to the company," stated Lais.
About CPI Corp.
CPI Corp. is a long-standing leader in professional portrait photography of young children and families. From the single studio opened by its predecessor company in 1942, it has grown to 1,026 studios throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico under the banner of Sears Portrait Studios. The company has provided professional portrait photography for Sears' customers since 1959 under license agreements with Sears Roebuck and Co. It has been the exclusive Sears portrait studio operator since 1986. searsphotos.com is the company's vehicle for online products and services, including portrait reorders, portrait sharing via e-mail and photo processing. CPI is a Delaware corporation that made its initial public offering in 1982. It is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CPY.
About Crystalix Group International Inc.
Crystalix Group International Inc. is the leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of laser subsurface engraved optical-quality glass products. Its principal product is a personalized three-dimensional engraved crystal that features the facial image of one or more persons or other three-dimensional images. Crystalix kiosks are owned by its marketing partners in retail shopping malls, resorts, promenades, casinos, and theme parks where its crystals are engraved and sold. Its engraving process involves the use of a high-resolution digital camera, a laser image scanner, and a laser that is configured together by a standard desktop personal computer, using its proprietary software and a Windows operating system. The laser image scanner converts images from the digital camera, a customer's digital image, or a hard copy photograph into a three-dimensional or two-dimensional digitally formatted image that will be engraved into the center of the crystal by the laser. CGI is a Nevada corporation and it is traded on the OTCBB as CYXG. Please visit us at: www.crystalix.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements can be identified by the lead-in "Looking Forward." These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of the effectiveness of management's strategies and decisions, general economic and business conditions, new or modified statutory or regulatory requirements, and changing price and market conditions. No assurance can be given that these are all the factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from the forward-looking statement.
Crystalix Group International Inc.
John J. Lais, III, 702-740-4616
or
CPI Corp.
Jane Nelson, 314-231-1575
Web site: www.cpicorp.com
or
Financial Relations Board
Diane Hettwer, 312-640-6760
14:52 EST Tuesday, November 30, 2004
LAS VEGAS (Business Wire) -- Crystalix Group International Inc. (CGI) (OTCBB: CYXG) has confirmed that the company has completed the national rollout of their "Crystal Portraits(TM)" retail program in more than 900+ Sears Portrait Studio locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The company also developed the looping DVD infomercial featuring the unique process and 3D technology that will be looped on the Sears Portrait Studios sales monitors and computer stations.
"Sears Portrait Studios continue to lead the billion-dollar portrait photography and photo imaging industry in development of new technology, bringing the finest services and cutting-edge products to their valued customers. We believe the addition of these products continues to reinforce our commitment to developing and bringing sought-after products and collectables to our discriminating and educated customers," stated Jack Krings, president of CPI Corp.
"CPI Corp. and its Sears Portrait Studio locations is the first national portrait photography retailer to capitalize on the excitement created by our 2D & 3D patented subsurface laser etching inside of crystal and glass products. CGI is creating lifetime heirlooms through our unique imaging process and have launched this wonderful program with Sears in time for the exhilarating Fall/Holiday 2004 season," stated Kevin T. Ryan, CGI CEO.
"CGI continues to develop its integrated marketing, advertising and sales plan that was adopted by its board of directors and believes that we are well positioned for revenue growth and profitability through implementation of our business plan," stated John J. Lais, III. "CGI's critical focus is to nurture and enter into strategic relationships with market share leaders by industry/category that bring name recognition, brand awareness, anticipated volume, national & international distribution as well as daily consumer activity to the company," stated Lais.
About CPI Corp.
CPI Corp. is a long-standing leader in professional portrait photography of young children and families. From the single studio opened by its predecessor company in 1942, it has grown to 1,026 studios throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico under the banner of Sears Portrait Studios. The company has provided professional portrait photography for Sears' customers since 1959 under license agreements with Sears Roebuck and Co. It has been the exclusive Sears portrait studio operator since 1986. searsphotos.com is the company's vehicle for online products and services, including portrait reorders, portrait sharing via e-mail and photo processing. CPI is a Delaware corporation that made its initial public offering in 1982. It is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CPY.
About Crystalix Group International Inc.
Crystalix Group International Inc. is the leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of laser subsurface engraved optical-quality glass products. Its principal product is a personalized three-dimensional engraved crystal that features the facial image of one or more persons or other three-dimensional images. Crystalix kiosks are owned by its marketing partners in retail shopping malls, resorts, promenades, casinos, and theme parks where its crystals are engraved and sold. Its engraving process involves the use of a high-resolution digital camera, a laser image scanner, and a laser that is configured together by a standard desktop personal computer, using its proprietary software and a Windows operating system. The laser image scanner converts images from the digital camera, a customer's digital image, or a hard copy photograph into a three-dimensional or two-dimensional digitally formatted image that will be engraved into the center of the crystal by the laser. CGI is a Nevada corporation and it is traded on the OTCBB as CYXG. Please visit us at: www.crystalix.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements can be identified by the lead-in "Looking Forward." These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of the effectiveness of management's strategies and decisions, general economic and business conditions, new or modified statutory or regulatory requirements, and changing price and market conditions. No assurance can be given that these are all the factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from the forward-looking statement.
Crystalix Group International Inc.
John J. Lais, III, 702-740-4616
or
CPI Corp.
Jane Nelson, 314-231-1575
Web site: www.cpicorp.com
or
Financial Relations Board
Diane Hettwer, 312-640-6760
