OAKDALE, Calif., March 14, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Itec Environmental Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Itec"), (OTCBB:ITEC) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an engagement agreement with Knight Capital Markets, LLC to pursue strategic corporate finance initiatives.
Knight Capital Markets operates as a market maker in the Nasdaq InterMarket(sm), the over-the-counter market, for New York Stock Exchange and American Stock Exchange listed securities. Knight Capital Markets is a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is a member of the NASD.
"This is a great opportunity for (Itec) to build a strong relationship with a leader for middle market companies in the areas of corporate finance and capital markets," stated Gary DeLaurentiis, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Itec. "Knight (Capital Markets) has extensive experience with emerging growth companies and their unique background and relationships makes them a perfect fit for Itec as we move forward," added Mr. DeLaurentiis.
About the Company
Itec Environmental Group offers solutions to pressing environmental problems faced by public agencies and private entities involved in the recycling of plastics. In a research partnership with Honeywell FM&T, Itec has developed and successfully commercialized a new system for the recycling of plastic containers. Its proprietary Eco2(tm) System costs 30% less to operate, uses no water, removes all contaminates and odors from the finished flake, is closed-loop and thus non-polluting, and produces no toxic by-products.
Please visit our web site at http://www.iteceg.com. Any interested parties wishing to be included in Itec Environmental Group's mailing list, please email your request to info@iteceg.com or Contact: Gary M. DeLaurentiis 209-863-8076.
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