It is with great pleasure that MultiChem Inc. of Boucherville, Quebec announces the purchase of our organization by Atrium Biotechnologies of Quebec City, Quebec on January 25, 2005. In light of this change effective March 1st, 2005, MultiChem Inc. will become the exclusive Canadian distributor for the full line of Atrium Biotechnologies ingredients including MDI Complex, PRE Complex, Abyssine 657, Lanablue, Drieline, Lanachrys, Lanacityn, EUK-134, Canadian Willowherb, Tyrostat as well as others. Detailed information on the Atrium range of ingredients can be found at www.atrium-bio.com.

For more information on these and other products currently distributed by MultiChem Inc. please contact Nic Munoz at 450-449-6363 (Montreal). MultiChem Inc. is a full service Canadian chemical distribution firm with offices in Quebec and Ontario, offering the Canadian chemical industry a wide array of products for the Industrial, Performance, Food, Pharmaceutical and Personal Care markets.