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NEW YORK, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ –

— Record strength concrete poured in New York

— Dramatic 40% reduction in greenhouse gases

One of the biggest breakthroughs in construction technology — the
innovative iCRETE(TM) system, offering record strength concrete and dramatic
environmental benefits is being used to build the Freedom Tower at Ground Zero
in New York City. Both the 1,776 foot-tower, as well as the 186-foot inner
safety core supporting the superstructure, will be built with iCRETE.

"The world is watching as we build the Freedom Tower," stated Daniel R.
Tishman chairman and chief executive officer of Tishman Construction
Corporation, construction manager of the Freedom Tower. "From the very core of
the building to the top of the spire, we’re using the best products,
construction practices and processes available today, and that includes iCRETE.
With its technology, iCRETE produces a stronger, more cost effective concrete
that is environmentally sensitive. In fact, this is the highest strength
concrete ever poured in New York - beating the previous record of 12,000 PSI."

"iCRETE technology gives us the confidence that we have the best concrete
to build the Freedom Tower, the most important building we’ve ever
constructed," agreed Renzo Collavino, president of Collavino Construction.

"We were given a tall task to design, test and produce the most
extraordinary concrete ever poured in New York City," said Tony Arnold,
president of iCRETE. "We are extremely excited that through the use of the
iCRETE system, we were able to exceed all design specifications required for
the construction of the Freedom Tower. We are proud that iCRETE was chosen for
this historic project, an international symbol of freedom."

The iCRETE system, a patented state-of-the-art technology, will be used to
produce 240,000 cubic yards of concrete for the Freedom Tower. During the
design phase of the project, the building’s engineers required concrete used in
the Freedom Tower to achieve a record breaking 14,000 pounds per square inch
(PSI) of compressive strength.

In addition to physical and material benefits, iCRETE also offers
environmental benefits. Since less cement is required for the iCRETE system,
harmful carbon dioxide emissions are reduced by 40% — another industry
breaking record.

About iCrete
iCRETE is a state-of-the-art concrete technology company that has developed
the patented iCRETE(TM) system, which dramatically increases the quality and
performance of ready mixed and precast concrete. iCRETE provides concrete
producers with concrete mix designs and a production system that will have a
transformative impact on their business as well as that of other industry
stakeholders including contractors, architects, engineers, owners, developers
and government agencies in America and throughout the world.

SOURCE: iCRETE

CONTACT: Howard Rubenstein,
+1-212-843-8080, or

Tisha Kresler,
+1-212-843-8294,

both of Rubenstein Associates, Inc.