02/24/06

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BDMETRICS SIGNS FIVE YEAR AGREEMENT WITH PACKEXPO.COM, INC

Company to manage and develop next generation Packexpo.com web platform

PMMI and BDMetrics today signed a five year deal with Packexpo.com, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) to create the next generation analytic platform for the packaging industry.

The relationship integrates Packexpo.com, the world's leading packing portal destination on the web, with My PACK EXPO, the personalized portal for PACK EXPO tradeshows, into one central personalized portal for packaging professionals.

The relationship utilizes one common database platform to create full personalization around every unique role to provide a 365 day tool where attendees and exhibitors can solve their business challenges on demand.

“BDMetrics understands PMMI's market relationships and will be able to produce programs and services that build on PMMI's legacy of bringing buyers and sellers within the packaging community together,” adds Charles D. Yuska, President, PMMI.  “Our goal will be to create strong synergies between Packexpo.com and the live PACK EXPO tradeshow events.  This relationship allows PMMI to serve the business needs of our members, exhibitors and attendees in a very personalized way.”

Packaging professional using the Internet are presented millions of page results when searching for products or services or knowledge in the packaging industry. The BDMetrics technology is centered on the unique needs of the individual by presenting information that is highly relevant and customized to the needs of each packaging professional.

The information can then be used to deliver value to each attendee and exhibitor who participates in PACK EXPO tradeshows.

“We are thrilled to be working with a dynamic group like Packexpo.com and PMMI,” says Rick Geritz, President and CEO of BDMetrics.  “Packexpo.com has a strong brand presence in the marketplace; we will build on the relationships and trust PMMI has created within the industry, and enhance the value of the site through many of the analytics developed by BDMetrics.” 

About BDMetrics -- BDMetrics is a privately held company that develops “You-Based™” Personalization technology for industry segments.  In 2005, BDMetrics and PMMI created the MY PACK EXPO tool for exhibitors and attendees.  The web-based product offered personalized information and contacts for both attendees and exhibitors to take full advantage of their time spent at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2005.

About PMMI -- The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) is a trade association whose more than 500 members manufacture packaging and packaging-related converting machinery in the United States and Canada . PMMI's vision is to be the leading global resource for packaging. Its mission is to improve and promote members' abilities to meet the needs of their customers.

PMMI is the sponsor and producer of the PACK EXPO shows, the world's leading packaging shows. PACK EXPO International will be held October 29-November 2, 2006 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. The show will be co-located with the PROCESS EXPO (formerly the Food Processing Machinery EXPO) and the Converting & Package Printing EXPO. PMMI also produces EXPO PACK México, the premier packaging show in Mexico serving the Latin American region. This show will be held June 27-30, 2006 at Centro Banamex , Mexico City, Mexico . PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2007 will be held October 15-17, 2007 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.