BASKING RIDGE, N.J. -- Axion Golf - the recently-launched division of Axion International Holdings, Inc. and provider of 100-percent recycled materials for building vehicular and pedestrian bridges, boardwalks and landscaping features - will support the "green" business partnership between its parent company and Ecological Development LLC ("Ecological") by scaling the platform and technology to golf-course projects at the local and state government levels.
Ecological provides green retrofitting solutions by utilizing best-in-class software technology and cutting-edge green products to reduce energy consumption, decrease greenhouse gas emissions and efficiently manage a building's impact on all environmental systems. The firm's impressive management team includes co-founder and board member George Pataki, former three-term Governor of New York State. Use of Ecological's assets dovetails with Axion Golf's mission to provide golf courses environmentally-sound, cost-competitive and ultra-durable materials for structural building.
"Ecological will introduce Axion and its products to its extensive contact database," says James Kerstein, Chief Executive Officer of Axion. "Approximately 3,500 courses across the country are government-owned or operated and we are confident our golf division can be a major asset and green partner in meeting their building requirements in a cost-effective, eco-friendly manner."
Axion International Holdings Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AXIH) entered the golf industry in fall 2008 after almost a decade of its materials being used for major infrastructure projects. Axion Golf's products have earned endorsements from PGA TOUR star and noted course architect Brad Faxon, as well as Billy Casper Golf, one of America's largest course management companies and a leading environmental steward.
The patented mechanical properties and design of Axion products cause them to rank extremely high in independent tests for durability, lasting more than 50 years with minimal wear and tear. By contrast, conventional bridges are susceptible to rotting, corrosion, leaching, cracking, rust and overall deterioration.
In addition to bridges traversing waterways, wetlands and other challenging topographies, Axion composites are used to create boardwalks, bulkheading, retaining walls and landscaping for framing walkways, cart paths, tee boxes and steps. Axion also offers free consultation to golf courses seeking specifications and design concepts.
Additional advantages of Axion structures:
• Lower cost per square foot for higher quality material
• Absence of toxins eliminates pollution and preserves wildlife habitat
• Textured surface doesn't absorb water for less slippage than wood (safety upgrade)
• Withstand severe weather and flooding
• Customized for extreme traffic and weight (golf carts, maintenance and construction vehicles)
• Decor of classic and contemporary models (various surface, railing and curbing colors, textures and shapes) blend with course surroundings
• Minimal color fading and looks new over time
• Impervious to moisture decay, fungus and insect infestation
• Quick, hassle-free installation by contractor or course staff reduces time, manpower, machinery, golfer disruption and cost
• Virtually maintenance-free -- no painting, staining or patching -- saves on repair labor and downtime
About Axion International
In conjunction with scientists from Rutgers University, Axion developed patented technologies which convert 100-percent recycled consumer and industrial materials -- waste otherwise destined for landfills -- into structural products used in commercial applications. These super-polymer composites are extremely strong, flexible in use, long-lasting, low maintenance and cost-effective. For these reasons, the U.S. Army recently selected Axion bridges to carry its heavily-armored tanks. Operating from a "green" base with a "no-trees-cut-down" mentality, Axion management has more than 100 years in the plastics industry.
For more information about Axion: www.axionintl.com, 908.542.0888.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This release contains "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the Securities and Exchange Commission's "safe harbor" provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause Analytical Surveys' actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated, including the risk factors identified in Analytical Surveys' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT:
Buffalo Communications
Shane Sharp
704.519.8381
ssharp@billycaspergolf.com
Kevin Satz
703.891.3394
ksatz@billycaspergolf.com
