CENTERVILLE, MA--(Marketwire - June 23, 2010) - UV Flu Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: UVFT) (the "Company") is pleased to announce a 4-fold upsurge in its sales force with a dramatic increase currently totaling 120 representatives and growing. This announcement is followed by news that the Company has begun offering the latest generation UV-400 into the residential marketplace for the very first time.
Sales efforts are now easily capable of fully developing and taking advantage of growing distribution channels aimed at penetrating mainstream markets based on percentages that track the Company's efforts. Early indicators show the Medical sector leading the charge at 55%, followed by Sports/Leisure with 15%, Commercial/Industrial at 10% and Hotels/Senior Living and the Residential sector both also at a 10% share.
The medical sector represents the Company's initial focus for early adoption as this area brings into focus singular and important credence to the products laboratory test veracity and bolsters its brand position as one of the very few FDA certified medical devices in the air quality field. Recent news of the highly favorable evaluation results at New England Baptist Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital have proven to be instrumental in driving awareness across the country.
"Now that shipments of our recently improved, state-of-the-art UV-400 air purifier are about to arrive at our shipment depot in Boston, we have seen consumer interest spike, and the increased commitment and growth within our distribution network result in the fielding of a large and capable sales team ready to get out and spread the word about this important health care product. We are well on the way to our near term goal of 200 active sales reps by the end of July," said Jack Lennon, President of UV Flu Technologies.
"The excitement for our product has been increasing exponentially, and in response, we moved up our timetable for introducing residential market sales accordingly. When it comes to the health and safety of family members, those responsible clearly want to invest in the very best solutions and our combination of high quality, long life design, plus ease of use and verifiable lab results makes it a simple decision for most everyone," said Mr. Lennon.
The Company plans to announce delivery and commercial availability of the newly updated product shortly. Those interested in the product, or wishing to pre-order are invited to contact the distributor, Puravair LLC at 1-866-6-PURAVAIR or by email at info@puravair.com.
Further details regarding the Company's business, financial reports and agreements are filed as part of the Company's continuous public disclosure as a reporting issuer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") EDGAR database.
About UV Flu Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: UVFT)
UV Flu Technologies is an innovative developer, manufacturer and distributor of bio technology products initially targeting the rapidly growing Indoor Air Quality ("IAQ") industry sector. The Company manufactures the VIRATECH UV-400, which utilizes high-intensity germicidal ultraviolet radiation (UV-C) inside a killing chamber that goes beyond filtration to destroy harmful airborne bacteria at rates exceeding 99.2% on a first-pass basis. The FDA has issued a coveted Class II medical listing that enables UV Flu Technologies to market the product as a medical device.
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ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
UV Flu Technologies, Inc.
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John J. Lennon, President & CEO
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