LUNA TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. RETAINS JAMES LEE WITT ASSOCIATES, LLC
 LUNA TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. RETAINS JAMES LEE WITT ASSOCIATES, LLC
KENT, WA -- January 31, 2006 -- Luna Technologies International, Inc. (OTCBB:LTII) announced today that it has retained James Lee Witt Associates, LLC (JLWA) as strategic corporate consultants to increase awareness of and market share for Luna's photoluminescent life-safety products.
Photoluminescent materials are becoming one of the most important new technologies in the post 9/11 age. These materials are extremely durable, flexible as well as cost-effective and are supported by landmark studies from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Canadian National Research Council.
In July 2005, New York City became the first major urban center to protect lives by requiring the use of photoluminescent egress systems in all office buildings over 75 feet in height. Currently nearly 2000 buildings are being retro-fitted to include these integral life-saving products. Other jurisdictions, including the State of New Jersey and the State of Connecticut are in the process of passing even more comprehensive legislation.
"Luna is the leading developer and manufacturer of modern high performance photoluminescent products." said James Lee Witt, CEO and Chairman of James Lee Witt Associates, LLC. "They have the broadest and deepest range of products in the market, and they continue to innovate," Witt added.
Witt has over 25 years of disaster management experience culminating in his appointment as Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, serving from 1993-2001. Witt was the visionary and architect of national government programs related to emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. During his time at FEMA, he elevated mitigation and the role that building codes play in building safer and smarter communities. He continues to promote life saving building codes and mitigation.
Luna Technologies CEO Kimberly Landry said, "We consider this agreement a major milestone for our company, because James Lee Witt Associates is undoubtedly the leader in public safety and emergency management consulting. JLWA is uniquely positioned to help us make Lunaplast photoluminescent material the standard in life-safety technology."
About Luna Technologies:
Luna Technologies is a leading developer and manufacturer of modern high-performance photoluminescent products. It is credited with the first commercially available high-performance SRA based products, the first photoluminescent Exit Sign to pass Underwriters Laboratories' tough 75 ft. visibility/legibility standard, as well as the first photoluminescent Exit Sign to be approved by the Energy Star program. From buildings of all types, to airplanes, trains and passenger ships, photoluminescent products are enhancing progressive life-safety systems. Luna Technologies is leading this initiative, from advising building code and standards organizations to assisting companies to integrate photoluminescent systems into their life-safety programs.
About James Lee Witt Associates, LLC:
Founded in 2001, James Lee Witt Associates (JLWA) is a leader in public safety and emergency management consulting with a multi-faceted range of relevant experience. Headquartered in Washington, DC with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Little Rock, and Sacramento. JLWA assists universities, hospitals, non-profits, international organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and local and state governments in preparing for and responding to all hazards. James Lee Witt has more than 25 years of leadership and experience in the field of public safety, including eights years as the Director of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). For more information please visit www.wittassociates.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Risks:
Some of the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements and as such are based on an assumed set of economic conditions and courses of action. These include statements that describe Luna Technologies' future plans, objectives or goals. There is a significant risk that actual results will vary, perhaps materially, from results projected depending on such factors as changes in general economic conditions and financial markets, changes in building codes, the timing and availability of financing, governmental and other approvals and other risk factors listed from time-to-time in Luna Technologies' Form 10-K and its other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Luna Technologies disclaims any responsibility to update forward-looking statements made herein.
Contact Information:
Luna Investor Relations:
John Kuehne or Frank Quinby
SmallCap Corporate Partners Inc.
1-866-380-2274
info@smallcap.ca
Luna Technologies International, Inc.
Kimberly Landry
1-888-955-8883
www.lunaplast.com
James Lee Witt Associates
Kim Fuller
202-585-0780
www.wittassociates.com
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