PAN COMMUNCATIONS BOLSTERS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS EXPERTISE WITH RECENT WINS

Andover, Mass. – October 20, 2006 – PAN Communications, an award-winning, high-impact public relations firm, today announced that GoodHopeBags, Inc., a leading manufacturer of fashion-forward bags for the retail market (under the G-Tech brand), and VenMill Industries, the leading manufacturer of disc repair and maintenance machines, have selected PAN Communications as its PR counsel based on the agency’s consumer products expertise and resounding success at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

For the past seven years, PAN Communications has helped numerous clients make a strong mark at CES, the world’s largest annual consumer electronics trade show. Back in 1999, PAN helped launch the first hand-held GPS device at CES. Its efforts paid off, with the client winning a Best in Show award. Last year, PAN client Eleksen’s unofficial U.S. company launch at CES culminated in a three-minute spot on CNN Headline News. From there, the intense media interest brought tremendous momentum to Eleksen, with the company going public less than a year later. This year, PAN will also support Eleksen and Uniross, who will showcase their latest offerings at the event.

The Consumer Electronics Show is the world's largest annual tradeshow for consumer technology and America's largest annual tradeshow of any kind. For more information about CES visit their website at www.cesweb.org.

“CES is the showcase for consumer electronics technology, yet it’s hard to stand out in the crowd among the thousands of products being launched there,” said Phil Nardone, president of PAN Communications. “I’m immensely proud of our team’s continued success gaining exposure for our clients’ groundbreaking new products, and am excited to see what this year holds for VenMill, GoodHope, and our many other consumer electronics clients.”

GoodHopeBags, Inc. has created a unique line of iPod-ready bags under the G-Tech brand to keep consumers connected to their music while on the go. Utilizing Eleksen’s smart fabric controls, G-Tech bags allow users to place a phone or Apple iPod or MP3 player inside, and control the mobile devices from the strap or flap of the bag. More information about G-Tech bags is available at www.g-techworld.com.

VenMill Industries is the manufacturer of the VMI 3500 buffing unit, used by video store chains, libraries, corporations, and individuals to repair and maintain DVDs, CDs, game discs, and HD-DVDs while maintaining the integrity of the discs. Headquartered in Webster, Massachusetts, the company sells its products in the U.S. directly and through major distributors. More information about VenMill is available at www.venmill.com.