AgION Technologies Antimicrobial Technology Used in Logitech Wireless Keyboard and Computer Mouse

Business Wire, Oct 16, 2006

Silver-based antimicrobial protects Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 3200 Laser against a broad spectrum of bacteria

WAKEFIELD, Mass. -- AgION Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of silver-based antimicrobial solutions, today announced that AgION[R] protection is featured in the Logitech[R] Cordless Desktop[R] MX[TM] 3200 Laser, a wireless keyboard-and-mouse combination. The silver-based antimicrobial in the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 3200 Laser is effective in protecting the product against a broad spectrum of bacteria. The MX 3200 desktop is the first product from Logitech to feature AgION's breakthrough technology.

"People are spending more and more time at their computers, and are seeking new ways to keep their environments clean," said Denis Pavillard, Logitech's vice president of product marketing for keyboards and desktops. "The Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 3200 Laser is Logitech's first product to feature the AgION antimicrobial compound, providing protection against the growth of a broad range of bacteria, mold and mildew."

The AgION antimicrobial incorporated into the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 3200 Laser is comprised of naturally occurring silver ions. Silver has long been recognized for its antimicrobial properties and humans have used silver for thousands of years to combat a wide range of microbes.

The AgION antimicrobial provides continuous and long-lasting protection from microbes by releasing silver ions to the surface of the keyboard and mouse at a slow and steady rate. This creates a self-cleaning surface that combats existing microorganisms as well as any new ones that come along. The patented AgION antimicrobial technology is designed to last throughout the life of the products.

"Computer peripherals such as keyboards and mice can be breeding grounds for microbes because they are not cleaned regularly and when they are cleaned, their small parts and crevices make it difficult to be thorough," said Stuart R. Patterson, CEO of AgION Technologies. "We are thrilled to work with a great innovator in the peripheral space like Logitech to create antimicrobial protected keyboards and mice. The AgION compound built into the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 3200 Laser provides safe, long-lasting, and effective protection from the microorganisms that can linger on the surfaces of our homes and offices."

AgION's antimicrobial has been proven effective against a broad range of microorganisms, including bacteria, algae, and fungus such as mold and yeast, yet is safe enough for human and food contact. AgION's antimicrobial has been approved for food and water contact by the Environmental Protection Agency and is listed as an indirect food contact substance with the Food and Drug Administration.

About AgION Technologies, Inc.

AgION Technologies, located in Wakefield, Massachusetts, is a leader in providing engineered antimicrobial solutions based on silver that continuously inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold and fungus. AgION's antimicrobial technology is used in the consumer products, construction, food and water, textiles, and healthcare industries and has been incorporated into a variety of products including cell phones, shoes, keyboards, pens, water filters, air conditioning and heating units, medical catheters, ice machines and faucet handles. The company also offers a disinfectant and virucide, SilverClene24[TM], which has been proven effective against a variety of bacteria and viruses including HIV-1, Rhinovirus, Influenza, and Poliovirus. AgION's customers include many leading brands such as Motorola, AK Steel, DuPont, Honeywell, Adidas, Sanford/Paper Mate, Ice-O-Matic and Oster. Since the company's founding in 1997, AgION Technologies has led the market for safe, effective, long-lasting, antimicrobial protection with support from private equity funds and strategic partners including BASF Venture Capital, H.B. Fuller Ventures, SAM Private Equity, Motorola Ventures and Paladin Capital Group. For more information about AgION Technologies, visit www.agion-tech.com.