XENON Corp. And WEA (WAMO) Division of Time Warner Enter Into Business Agreement to Use XENON's DVD Bonding Process

An agreement between XENON CORP. and the WEA Division of Time Warner to utilize XENON's low temperature DVD bonding process in the manufacture of DVDs was announced by Lou Panico, President of XENON. WEA is the world's largest producer of CDs and DVDs, and the tie-up is expected to bring dramatic changes in the DVD industry. The production of CDs and DVDs has always been a complicated and difficult process with the bonding process becoming extremely critical. The XENON pulsed UV system, however, utilizes a revolutionary spiral-shaped lamp that conforms to the shape of the DVD and produces a toxin-free, warp-free cure with virtually no heat build up. After careful evaluation of the XENON process at their Pennsylvania plant, WEA executives decided the XENON product resulted in a cooler, more efficient bonding technology that could result in setting a new standard for the DVD industry. WEA has already instituted steps to convert production installations in Pennsylvania to the XENON low temperature process. In addition, WEA has specified XENON's CoolCureXL DVD system for 15 new installations for their Pennsylvania plant and WEA affiliates worldwide. According to Panico, President and CEO of XENON, ""the mutual benefits of this agreement go beyond the initial installations. WEA is a cutting edge company noted for leading the industry, while XENON is recognized as a world leader in pulsed UV/visible low temperature curing. Together,"" he added, ""WEA and XENON will augment dramatic changes in the DVD industry, including significant gains in quality and yield."" When asked about the future of pulsed UV light, Panico replied, ""The last 100 years was all about electronics. The next 100 years will be all about light. XENON's pulsed UV technology will lead the way in applications that require faster, low temperature, on-line production and better protection of our environment. XENON has already seen a dramatic increase in business with companies in storing and processing information, sterilization and communications. We foresee a great future for our company in these areas.""