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David Whiting appointed to board of Queen's University's  PARTEQ Innovations

June 3, 2004

For immediate release

KINGSTON, ON -- PARTEQ Innovations, the technology transfer arm of Queen's University, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David Whiting to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Whiting is founder, president and majority shareholder of Merlan Scientific Ltd., an international developer and distributor of science, technology and engineering products for the educational sector. He is a member of Queen's Board of Trustees and is chair of the Strategic Planning Committee of the Queen's Alumni Association.

He is a graduate of Queen's University (BSc, Engineering) and the University of Western Ontario (MBA). He has published two books as well as a number of software programs and has been a consultant on science and technology installations for schools across Canada. Mr. Whiting is a member of the Autodesk Education Advisory Council, the Epsilon Pie Tau Society for Technology Education and the automated manufacturing competition Skills U.S.A.

"We are delighted that we continue to be able to attract board members of the calibre of David Whiting," says John Molloy, President and CEO of PARTEQ Innovations. "I would also like to express my sincere thanks to Mr. Gord McMillan, who is leaving our board after six years of service to PARTEQ and the Queen's community."

Mr. Whiting will serve a three-year term on the board, which is chaired by Dr. Kerry Rowe, Vice-Principal (Research) of Queen's University.

Established in 1987, PARTEQ works with Queen's researchers and the business and venture capital communities to bring the benefits of scientific discovery to the market. PARTEQ's value-added approach to technology transfer has resulted in the creation of more than 30 Canadian spinoff companies developing a variety of products, from potential breakthrough drugs for Alzheimer's and cancer to solar-powered hot water heaters and novel ceramic coatings used in the plastics and household appliance industries.

Contact:
John Molloy
President & CEO
PARTEQ Innovations
P: 613. 533. 2342
F: 613. 533. 6853
E: jmolloy@parteqinnovations.com
www.parteqinnovations.com