Wednesday, April 16, 2008

SIPP Industries Inc. Rated 'Speculative Buy,' Target Price $1.35 by Beacon Equity Research

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SIPP Industries Inc. (Pink Sheets: SIPC - News) has been rated Speculative Buy with a price target of $1.35 by Beacon Equity Research Analyst, Victor Sula, Ph.D.
The full report is available at http://www.BeaconEquity.com.

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In the report, the analyst writes, “We believe SIPC warrants a valuation at the high end of the peer group range because of its new Fling™ and Private Reserves product lines, unique competitive positioning, established strategic partnerships and participation through its Private Reserves line in the fast-growing premium distilled spirits segment … The Company’s growth will depend on the success of its marketing strategy, its competitive positioning, consumer acceptance of its new product lines and SIPC’s ability to manage increased sales and distribution.”

Other companies in the alcoholic beverage manufacturing and distribution sector include Drinks Americas Holdings Ltd. (OTCBB: DKAM - News), Anheuser-Busch Companies (NYSE: BUD - News), Diageo Plc. (NYSE: DEO - News) and Central European Distribution Corp. (Nasdaq: CEDC - News).

Beacon Equity Research Disclosure

The analysts contributing to this report do not hold any shares of SIPP Industries (SIPC). Additionally the analysts contributing to this report certify that the views expressed herein accurately reflect the analysts' personal views as to the subject securities and issuers. The analyst(s) writing this report recognize and aspire to all of the CFA Institute Guidelines for Independent Research. Beacon Equity Research (“Beacon”) certifies that no part of the analysts' compensation was, is, or will be, directly or indirectly, related to the specific recommendation or views expressed by the analysts in the report. BER and its affiliates have been compensated a total of seven thousand five hundred dollars from Atlas Corp. for the enrollment of SIPC in its research program and other services. This report is based on data obtained from sources we believe to be reliable, but is not guaranteed as to accuracy and does not purport to be complete. As such, the report should not be construed as advice designed to meet the particular investment needs of any investor. Any opinions expressed herein are subject to change.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

HearAtLast Holdings Revenues Up Over 170 Percent Over Last Year

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HearAtLast Holdings (PinkSheets: HRAL - News) is pleased to present another shareholder update. The months of February and March have been very busy as the Company continues to grow as an industry innovator. The Company has been building upon the momentum of the 1st stand-alone clinic in the Villages in Florida, which also happens to be a US location. As previously announced the second stand-alone clinic in the Regency Medical Center is only days away from opening.
Sales for March 08 are 44% higher than February 08 and 173% higher than March 07. In March 08, the company had 21 clinics open and 19 in business, the other 2 still in preparations. By way of comparison, in Mar 07, the company had only 7 clinics open and 4 in operation. This demonstrates the immense growth that HearAtLast has been able to accomplish, through appointments as well as the large amount of walk-ups and walk-ins.

“We are very pleased with how successful the last month has been for HearAtLast holdings. We have been able to cultivate and nurture very strong relationships with industry leaders in the hearing health marketplace. With the retention of OEB enterprises as our new PR firm we are accelerating our public relations and marketing campaign. This campaign is designed to create an awareness of our HearAtLast Hearing Store brand and to inform the general public with regard to general hearing health and the importance of hearing protection. In recent months, our Official Spokesperson Walter Gretzky and I were featured on several national TV networks and radio stations promoting HearAtLast clinics,” stated Robert J. Oswald, President of HearAtLast Holdings Inc.

About HearAtLast

HearAtLast Holdings, Inc. is a Nevada corporation that owns and operates its wholly-owned subsidiary HearAtLast Inc., a chain of hearing stores specializing in the sale of digital hearing aids and testing services. The company develops, owns, and operates hearing aid clinics located within select Wal-Mart stores throughout Canada. HearAtLast facilities sell a selection of high quality brand name hearing aids and also offer complimentary screening tests, clinical hearing tests, instant custom MP3 headphones and custom hearing protection. The Company’s mission is to consolidate the highly fragmented hearing services industry while providing unparalleled service to the estimated 30+ million hearing impaired individuals throughout North America. After a prescription is approved, the independent on-site audiologists and hearing aid practitioners at HearAtLast utilize a refined process to dispense a hearing aid in about an hour.

For more information please visit www.hearatlast.com.

Safe Harbor

Statements about the Company's future expectations and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby.

The above information contains information relating to the Company that is based on the beliefs of the Company and/or its management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company or its management. When used in this document, the words "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plans," "projects," and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or its management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of the Company regarding future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks and uncertainties noted. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or projected. In each instance, forward-looking information should be considered in light of the accompanying meaningful cautionary statements herein. Factors that could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to, successful performance of internal plans, the impact of competitive services and pricing and general economic risks and uncertainties.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

NewMarket China, Inc. Reports 36% Revenue Increase to $40 Million in 2007 With 83% Net Income Growth in SEC Form 10-KSB Annual Report

Company to Conduct Earnings Webcast Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 5:00 PM EDT to Review Annual Report


DALLAS, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--Apr 1, 2008 -- NewMarket China, Inc. (OTC BB:NMCH.OB - News) announced filing SEC Form 10-KSB to report on the Company's 2007 business operations and financial performance. The Company reported $40.0 million in revenue, increasing revenue by 36% over 2006. Net income increased 83% from $542 thousand in 2006 to $991 thousand in 2007.






Financial Report Highlights

Balance Sheet:

-- Cash position up 27% over last year ($1.5m v. $1.2m)
-- Stockholder's equity up 55% from year-end 2006 ($2.6m v. $1.7m)

Statement of Operations:

-- Revenue for 2007 up 36% from 2006 ($40.0m v. $29.5m)
-- Gross profit for 2007 up 41% from 2006 ($1.8m v. $1.3m)
-- Net income (before currency translation) for 2007 up 83% from 2006
($991k v. $542k)

Cash Flow:
-- Cash flow from operations for 2007 was up 97% from 2006 ($840k v $427k)

Earnings Webcast Scheduled for April 9, 2008 at 5:00 PM EDT

John T. Verges, CEO, and Philip J. Rauch, CFO, will conduct an audio Webcast on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. EDT to discuss the Company's 2007 annual report.

The call is being Webcast by Vcall and can be accessed at http://www.investorcalendar.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=127668. A recording of the call will be available after April 9th for review for at least thirty days.

$50 Million 2008 Revenue Goal

NewMarket China recently announced a 2008 forecast anticipating twenty-five percent growth to $50 million in profitable revenue. The anticipated revenue increase is based on expected organic growth from current operations. Management is considering acquisition opportunities as well as investments to increase sales in North America, fulfilled from its Chinese operations. Any potential revenue from prospective acquisitions will be added to the 2008 forecast after any acquisition is completed.

Corporate Overview Now Available on Yahoo! Finance

A NewMarket China Corporate Overview Report is now available on Yahoo! Finance. The report features NewMarket China's rapid growth in the past three years in addition to an overview of the Company's services, locations, subsidiaries, technology partners and management.

To request a copy of the report, please go to http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=nmch.ob and click "Download Annual Report" under the company's stock chart. A copy of the report is also available by contacting Investor Relations at ir@newmarketchina.com.

Corporate E-mail Updates

To be added to NewMarket China's e-mail database of shareholders and interested investors or to receive more information on the Company please send an e-mail to ir@newmarketchina.com.

About NewMarket China, Inc. (www.newmarketchina.com)

NewMarket China, Inc. is a technology leader in the rapidly developing Chinese market specializing today in software engineering, high quality software development and digital multimedia outsourcing services delivered to customers globally. At the same time, the firm is a systems integrator and value added reseller of major global hardware brands in the Chinese domestic market.

Headquartered in Dallas with operations in Shanghai and Beijing, NewMarket China bridges the gap between Western and Eastern business cultures to assist western clients in realizing the advantages of the high quality, low cost technology products and services available from China. NewMarket China also assists Western clients in localizing products and services to realize the tremendous growth potential available by expanding into the Chinese Market

"SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT" UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The statements in this release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results, events and performance could vary materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause NewMarket's actual results in future periods to differ materially from results expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, product demand and market competition. You should independently investigate and fully understand all risks before making investment decisions.

HearAtLast Holdings is Pleased to Announce ''Tune-Up Tuesdays''

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(PinkSheets: HRAL - News) — HearAtLast Holdings, Inc. is pleased to announce Tune-Up Tuesdays;” one of several new marketing campaigns geared at attracting existing hearing aid wearers. This unique service will benefit both HearAtLast patients along with the thousands of passersby who frequent Wal-Mart on a weekly basis with old outdated devices. HearAtLast clinics are located within select Wal-Mart Canada stores.
Tune-Up Tuesdays will allow hearing aid wearers the following benefits: A complimentary fresh battery, complimentary cleaning and wax removal, complimentary wax guard replacement, complimentary tubing change, and complimentary minor repairs under warranty. In fact if the unit is under warranty and requires a visit to the manufacturer for a more in depth analysis, the shipping is on HearAtLast. The convenience of the entire process is performed while you shop. It is also designed to ensure your hearing aid is performing to its fullest.

“The purpose of the Tune-Up Tuesday program is one of convenience and necessity,” claims Robert J Oswald, President of HearAtLast Holdings Inc. Think of it in the same vein as a lube, oil, & filter for your hearing aid. The program will operate every Tuesday at HearAtLast clinics located in select Wal-Mart Canada locations, no appointment is required.

About HearAtLast

HearAtLast Holdings, Inc. is a Nevada corporation that owns and operates its wholly-owned subsidiary HearAtLast Inc., a chain of hearing stores specializing in the sale of digital hearing aids and testing services. The company develops, owns, and operates hearing aid clinics located within select Wal-Mart stores throughout Canada. HearAtLast facilities sell a selection of high quality brand name hearing aids and also offer complimentary screening tests, clinical hearing tests, instant custom MP3 headphones and custom hearing protection. The Company’s mission is to consolidate the highly fragmented hearing services industry while providing unparalleled service to the estimated 30+ million hearing impaired individuals throughout North America. After a prescription is approved, the independent on-site audiologists and hearing aid practitioners at HearAtLast utilize a refined process to dispense a hearing aid in about an hour.

For more information please visit www.hearatlast.com

Safe Harbor

Statements about the Company's future expectations and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby.

The above information contains information relating to the Company that is based on the beliefs of the Company and/or its management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company or its management. When used in this document, the words "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plans," "projects," and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or its management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of the Company regarding future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks and uncertainties noted. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or projected. In each instance, forward-looking information should be considered in light of the accompanying meaningful cautionary statements herein. Factors that could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to, successful performance of internal plans, the impact of competitive services and pricing and general economic risks and uncertainties.

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