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DATE: October 1, 2007

FROM: Bepex International, LLC

Bepex International LLC Selected to Participate in Minnesota Governor's Trade Mission to India

October 2007 Mission Will Further Solidify Bepex’s Ties to Indian Market

Minneapolis, MN– Bepex International, LLC, a world leader in solids processing technology and process development for the food, chemical, polymer and renewable energy industries, has been selected to participate in Minnesota’s 2007 Governor’s Trade Mission to India. The 70-member trade delegation will travel to New Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai to explore new trade opportunities and build relationships with key Indian business leaders.

Ralph Imholte, president and CEO, Bepex International said “The Governor’s Trade Mission is an opportunity for us to further build relationships with business leaders in India. India continues to emerge as an important international market, with growing food processing, chemical, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries, and I look forward to further exploring these opportunities on the trade mission.”

"The Minnesota Mission to India is the state's first official trade mission to India and an excellent opportunity for the state and for organizations to build relationships with key officials and business leaders," said Tony Lorusso, executive director of the Minnesota Trade Office. "India's growth opens the door to expanded business relationships and opportunities for both Minnesota and India to build business connections. We’re glad to include Bepex International, LLC in this mission and look forward to seeing them build from this opportunity."

Imholte will represent Bepex International on the week-long trade mission. The mission will allow Bepex to further explore opportunities to expand its Indian operations. The trade mission will take place Oct. 20 – 27, 2007.

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