Exousia Advanced Materials's Profile

Company is a manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of advanced materials including proprietary resins, additives, industrial coatings and structural materials used in the manufacturing and construction industries. Revenues totaled $1,082,000 for the three quarters ended September 30, 2008; year over year growth currently stands at over 1700%

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Exousia Advanced Materials, Inc. is a Texas-based, public company (EXOU) that manufactures advanced industrial products for worldwide applications and markets in transportation, marine, petrochemical, energy and construction. Exousia is organized around four segments: Advanced Materials, Industrial Coatings, SIP Building Systems and China Operations. The Exousia strategy is to enable industrial customers to make superior products, deliver enhanced services and become more competitive. The Company is commercializing its products in both domestic and international markets. Domestically, Exousia is developing markets and customers for its industrial coatings, advanced polymers, and building systems. Internationally, Exousia is implementing manufacturing and marketing operations in China to produce and sell industrial coatings for China’s rapidly developing infrastructure. Exousia has also entered into strategic distributor alliances and supply relationships with large Chinese companies. Long-term the Company plans to manufacture and sell its entire product line into high-growth Asian economies. Company management consists of industry veterans with broad experience in engineering, financial and operational matters. Exousia headquarters are located in Sugar Land - about 30 minutes from the center of Houston. Exousia was founded in 2005.

FLAGSHIP PRODUCTS

Exousia products address large manufacturing, construction and industrial applications in worldwide markets. The Company utilizes its proprietary Core Science in plastic polymers and engineered particles to manufacture resins, additives, coatings, and structural materials. Exousia’s Core Science, including its patented RPA™ Resin and VISTAMER® Rubber materials, are integrated into a number of composite industrial products such as Industrial Coatings, TRUSS CORE™ Structural Components and E-CORE Structural Foam. Exousia is also a supplier of structurally insulated panel (SIP) building systems.

RPA RESIN

RPA Resin is a family of polymers used primarily in manufacturing. The key differentiator of RPA is that it successfully bonds plastic and rubber materials to form a new category of plastic resin. RPA enables the development of thermoplastic elastomer alloys that overcome earlier problems of poor strength and performance. These new materials have applications in the automotive, building, recreation, marine, and household goods industries. Exousia is currently developing markets for RPA large-scale transportation and shipping applications.

VISTAMER®RUBBER

VISTAMER Rubber is a cryogenically ground particulate rubber that has been surface activated by a patented reactive gas process. The process chemically alters the rubber particles to form reactive functional groups on the surface of the material. This results in superior adhesion between the particles and the polymer it is added. VISTAMER also provides additional performance benefits including improved impact resistance, tear resistance, adhesive strength, traction, toughness, flexibility and abrasion resistance. Exousia uses VISTAMER as a performance additive to create and enhance its other industrial products, such as industrial coatings and structural components. Exousia also markets VISTAMER in bulk to non-competing manufacturers.

AEGEON & POWER SHIELD INDUSTRIAL COATINGS WITH VISTAMER RUBBER

Exousia manufactures coatings for industrial applications and markets, such as petrochemical, marine, and industrial equipment and infrastructure. These coatings are marketed in North America under the AEGEON trade name, and in Asia as Power Shield.In addition to its standard coatings, Exousia also manufactures high-grade coatings with VISTAMER Rubber particles that exhibit a range of increased performance benefits in such areas as corrosion control, abrasion resistance and anti-skid surfaces. As VISTAMER is a proprietary polymer, Exousia is the only company in the world that manufactures VISTAMER-based coatings. The Company considers this a significant point of product differentiation.

SIPS BUILDING SYSTEMS

Exousia supplies SIPs building systems for the construction of residential and commercial building developments. SIPs building systems including frames, roofs, interior and exterior walls, and interior partitions are shipped in complete packages for assembly into finished buildings on site. Homes that would take 1-2 months to frame can go up in a few days, resulting in significantly decreased labor costs. SIPs structures are also far more energy efficient, which fits with the trend toward “green” living. The company is focusing its market development efforts on supplying affordable building systems for sizable, Government-funded housing developments. SIPs projects typically generate revenue of about twelve to sixteen dollars per square-foot of panel, and a typical home with 1,500 square feet of living space will require approximately 3,800 square feet of panels.

TRUSS-CORE PANELS

TRUSS CORE is a strong, low-weight structural composite that provides a high-performance substitute in applications that would normally utilize lower-strength, heavier plywood. TRUSS CORE can also be laminated between sheets of RPA to create a highly impact and deflection resistant structural material with superior compressive and shear strength, wear resistance, and durability. TRUSS CORE is also UV and moisture resistant. Leading applications for TRUSS CORE panels include vehicle truck floors and sidewalls, ceilings, bulkhead walls, divider walls and numerous other sizable applications where high strength and low relative weight are critical. For example, Exousia is developing a lighter, stronger solution to replace floors for large cargo containers, of which there are 20 million worldwide.

ECORE STRUCTURAL FOAM

E-CORE™ integrates urethane, carbon spheres and VISTAMER to create high-strength structural foam that can be laminated between sheets of other materials, including RPA.The result is a composite structural panel that is highly competitive in heavy-duty applications where plywood or similar materials are used, such as marine decking. E-CORE panels are lighter than laminated plywood; yet provide a strong, high-impact material that is moisture resistant. E-CORE panels also provide protection against harsh weather and UV radiation.

POSITIONED FOR GROWTH

Exousia is positioned for solid growth potential in the global construction, transportation, marine, petrochemical and energy sectors. Within these sectors Exousia competes in the plastics, industrial coatings and structural material industries, which together are estimated to generate over $500 billion worldwide. Exousia’s patented technology positions them to compete in $20-25 Billion of this market, or approximately 5 %. The Company is actively commercializing its products in both North America and Asia, and is developing a number of distribution alliances, building projects, and customer relationships. Exousia has a US manufacturing facility for industrial coatings, and is developing a manufacturing plant in China for production later in 2008. Exousia has announced key distributors in China, which include large annual quotas. The Company has also developed strategic relationships that will allow it to supply SIPs (structurally insulated panels) housing to Native American nations as a sub-contractor in Government-funded projects. Revenues in Q2, 2008 surpassed those of Q1 by over 200%.

EXPLOSIVE GROWTH IN CHINA

China is an outstanding market for industrial coatings. The rapid population growth in China combined with the urbanization and industrialization of the economy has resulted in strong demand for coatings to protect the country’s industrial and public infrastructure. According to a 2005 independent market survey by GCiS China Services, “anti-corrosion coatings in China are a large market with significant growth providing ample opportunities for foreign coatings suppliers.” The report further revealed that the market in China was about 100 million gallons in 2004, with key industrial coating segments growing up to 20% annually. This dynamic growth far exceeds mature economies such as North America and Europe, and mirrors the greater Asian region. According to a 2006 report by international coating supplier Akzo Nobel, “much of the growth in Asia can be attributed directly to the massive Chinese market, which accounted for 30% of total regional sales by value in 2005.” In addition to the strong market demand and economic projections in China, the Chinese government actively supports foreign business development. Exousia has made a long-term commitment to developing a presence in both China and Asia.

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Management & Directors

Wayne Rodrigue

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Rodrigue is the founder and driving force behind Exousia, and has spent years developing its products and market opportunities. His career spans over 25 years of materials development and commercialization, including twenty years experience in rubber particle and plastic processing and development. Mr. Rodrigue has held numerous executive level posts where he led technical development and commercialization. Mr. Rodrigue is a former senior designer for civil/structural engineering, and has direct experience in the design and implementation of petrochemical facilities and paper plants, pipelines, recycling and energy projects. Mr. Rodrigue is the entrepreneurial force behind Exousia and drives its overall development and vision. Mr. Rodrigue holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business and is a member of The Society of Plastics Engineers.
David Chen, MA, MBA

VP Asia Sales and Marketing

Mr. Chen is an accomplished entrepreneur with extensive U.S. and Chinese connections in business and government. He leads all marketing and sales in Asia. Prior to Exousia Mr. Chen developed a successful franchise business that included numerous national franchises, primarily in the New York area. Mr. Chen was also the Far East Regional Director for ITT Community Development Corporation and served as the Vice President of Property Claims for a $50 million insurance company in New York.

Mr. Chen was recognized and awarded as the 2005 Minority Retailer of the Year by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce for his success in the franchise business and he was also nominated and awarded as the Model Oversea Entrepreneur of the Year (2005) by the Taiwanese Government. He is chairman of the Asian American Small Business Alliance and an advisor on the White House National Economic Council.
Mr. Chen received his Master (M.A.) degree from St. John's University in 1994, and he completed an MBA Executive Education Program from Tuck Business School at Dartmouth in 2005.
Elorian Landers

VP Corporate Development

Mr. Landers has over thirty years experience in public company management, investor relations and business development. He has in-depth knowledge of public company formation, management and corporate development. During his career, Mr. Landers has formed a number of companies and entities, and has interacted extensively with the SEC and public markets. He has also raised numerous rounds of funding for his own and client companies. Mr. Landers began his career in the advertising industry, of which he has received many awards for his work and delivered projects on behalf of leading advertising agencies. During his career he has held various executive management, business development, and marketing and advertising positions. Mr. Landers will drive corporate development, capital investment and public company management functions. Mr. Landers holds a degree in advertising.
Paul Crozier

VP Industrial Coatings Group

Mr. Crozier is 40-year veteran of the coatings industry who will run Exousia’s Industrial Coatings Group. He has an extensive background in all aspects of the industrial coatings business including coating development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution. He has owned and operated a number of successful coatings companies and has extensive market and professional relationships. Mr. Crozier has a BS in Engineering.
Garner Holdsworth, MBA

President – AEGEON (North American Coatings Business)

Mr. Holdsworth has over 30 years experience in the industrial coatings and materials industry, and is responsible for all Exousia Coatings & Materials activity in North and Central America. He brings a strong track record for successfully turning around underperforming companies to establish them as market share leaders. His executive positions included P&L responsibility in industrial coatings manufacturing, service and marketing companies where he also developed and managed national sales forces and directed product development teams. Mr. Holdsworth is an accomplished coatings expert, an instructor for the NACE Certified Coatings Inspector Training program, and a SSPC Certified Coatings Specialist. Mr. Holdsworth holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in business and marketing and a Certification in International Trade.
David MacRae, Ph.D

Chief Technology Officer, Coatings & Materials

Dr. MacRae has an extensive professional and academic background in materials chemistry and industrial coatings. He is a widely published expert and has coauthored patents in the fields of polymers, nanomaterials and polymer nanoparticle composites. Dr. MacRae has been actively involved in and managed a number of DARPA, MDA, Navy and Air Force research programs for the development of advanced materials. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Ph.D. in Chemistry.
Michael Robinson

Senior Polymer Engineer

Mr. Robinson is an experienced industrial and manufacturing engineer with over 25 years experience. He has held senior engineering positions with McGraw-Edison, Willamette Industries and Harsco Corporation. Mr. Robinson was also head of engineering and development for Vacuform Industries where he was responsible for designing systems for large commercial customers in the petroleum, auto supply, and retail industries. Mr. Robinson is currently leading the engineering and product development for the commercial cargo box application. Mr. Robinson holds a Bachelor of Science from Franklin University. He maintains a relationship as a consultant for the U.S. Government and Battelle Memorial Institute, and has security clearance.
Donald T. Robinson, PhD

Senior Polymer Scientist

Mr. Robinson is a veteran plastics scientist with over 15 years experience as a chemist and researcher. He has developed numerous resin formulations, process systems and patents. Mr. Robinson is an expert in both organic and inorganic chemical structures and compositions. He has led R&D initiatives and coordinated both resin development and production. His work experience includes plastics research and development, resin production and production processes, product marketing, and plant management. Mr. Robinson was instrumental in the development of key Exousia technologies. He holds a Bachelor of Science and PhD in Chemistry. Mr. Robinson is currently a consultant for Exousia and will lead the Company’s advanced polymer research and development.
Rod Watkins

VP Operations

Mr. Watkins has a 20-year background in strategic planning, business analysis and marketing. Mr. Watkins has professional experience in a range of sales, marketing and operational positions. His experience includes work with leading firms, emerging companies and entrepreneurial ventures. Mr. Watkins graduated summa cum laude from the University of Colorado with a major in business and a minor in Asian studies. Mr. Watkins is responsible for facilitating and coordinating operational resources for Exousia.