Vanson HaloSource Changes Name to HaloSource

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Steve Sparkman
HaloSource
425-974-1997
ssparkman@halosource.com

Abbi Kaplan
Abbi Kaplan & Company
206-361-1890
akaplan@abbikaplan.com

February 8, 2006

(Redmond, Washington) Vanson HaloSource, Inc. (www.halosource.com) is changing its company name to HaloSource, effective immediately. The name change was made to present a clear, strong and unified brand in the global marketplace.

"This name change reflects our new brand strategy. By presenting a consistent and compelling brand identity, we hope to improve our company’s position in the markets we serve," said HaloSource President, John Kaestle.

HaloSource health science technologies focus on antimicrobial and disease prevention solutions that reliably and effectively kill germs. HaloSource provides reliable, tested and proven solutions in the product categories of water purification, industrial fluid treatment, wastewater treatment, infection control and wound healing.

“Given current worldwide concerns about avian influenza, bioterrorism and germs in general, we are experiencing increased demand from potential partners. Our partners achieve competitive, proprietary and cobranded differentiation from their competitors in the areas of germ-killing products, antimicrobial solutions and disease prevention,” stated Kaestle. “HaloSource is in the right place at the right time. We intend to become the global leader in antimicrobial and disease prevention solutions that reliably and effectively kill germs.”

HaloSource branded products include:

HaloPure®: Drinking water purification solutions
SeaKlear®: Water treatment solutions for the pool and spa industry
StormKlear® and Klarify®: Waste and storm water treatment solutions
HaloPure FT™: Industrial fluid treatment solutions
HaloShield®: Coating solutions that harness the antimicrobial power of chlorine
Biomedical: Hemostasis and wound-healing solutions

In addition to its new company name, HaloSource has launched a new website presenting its brand identity and strategy. The new website can be found at www.halosource.com.

About HaloSource
HaloSource health science technologies focus on antimicrobial and disease prevention solutions that reliably and effectively kill germs. For partners that want competitive differentiation through unique proprietary technologies, HaloSource provides reliable, tested and proven solutions in the product categories of safe water, infection control and healing enhancement. HaloSource brands include SeaKlear, StormKlear, Klarify, HaloShield, HaloPure and HaloPure FT. More information is available at www.halosource.com.