Released on: September 22, 2008, 4:58 pm

Press Release Author: Donald M. Loper / SmartFlow Technologies, LLC.

Industry: Construction

Press Release Summary: The EnviroValve can withstand normal pressure surges without
premature tripping and provides a more reliable and cost effective solution than a
low level reservoir switch in preventing high pressure hydraulic fluid from escaping
into the atmosphere. Designed by SmartFlow Technologies, LLC, using a patent-pending
modified spool and chamber design, the EnviroValve reduces the hazards,
environmental contamination and related injuries caused by catastrophic line
ruptures or hose breaks.

Press Release Body: Milwaukee, WI, September 23, 2008 -- Testing data gathered by
the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) indicates that the EnviroValve may be one
of the most revolutionary valve designs of the 21st Century. In a recent peer
reviewed article published by the prestigious International Journal of Fluid Power
(IJFP- Vol 9, Number 2, Aug 2008), the practicality of a non-electronic valve which
can be placed upstream to protect the full hydraulic system and sub-systems is far
reaching. Whereas, velocity fuses or load-locking valves are placed on cylinders to
protect the load from free-falling, the EnviroValve is placed upstream, after the
pump, to stop high pressure fluid from escaping into the atmosphere in the event of
a catastrophic line rupture or hose break.

"Catastrophic hose breaks or line ruptures, that occur in the field, cause extreme
hazards to the equipment, equipment operators, work crews and the environment,"
states Dr. Medhat Bahr Khalil, Engineering Professor for Fluid Power and Motion at
the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). Khalil, who co-authored the article,
"Hydraulic System Protection Against Catastrophic Line Failure Using Newly Developed
Safety Valve," published in the IJFP, emphasizes that, "Sadly, we can fairly say
that, up to now, there has been no cost effective solution introduced to the
industry to resolve this hazard."

The EnviroValve may be the only valve available to address the issues that have
existed in the fluid power industry since the very beginning. "Injuries caused by
catastrophic line ruptures, hose replacement costs, equipment damage, fires,
downtime, expenses related to environmental clean up and expensive oil replacement
have just been a way of life," states Donald M. Loper, President of SmartFlow
Technologies, LLC. "We believe that our EnviroValve can successfully reduce all of
these known hazards and expenses with a minimal cost to the companies that opt to
retrofit our valve," emphasizes Loper.

"Our primary objective is to provide a viable, cost-effective solution to the
end-users, that, with time, will experience substantial costs associated with
environmental contamination, expensive oil replacement and pump damage. I believe
these costs are preventable with the EnviroValve," states Loper, who anticipates
that manufactures will realize that it is in their best interest to design their
systems around this new valve technology.

Loper states that he has received inquires from customers all over the world asking
if the EnviroValve could be customized and retro-fitted to their equipment. “Our
focus it to provide a valve that is a cost-effective solution for the end-user,"
states Loper. "If line ruptures could be prevented, the expense relating to fluid
replacement could be shifted elsewhere. Cheaper hydraulic fluid could be replaced
with fluid that is higher in viscosity and offers better performance. Therefore,
with this cost shift, hydraulic equipment could be kept in top shape and in service
longer,” explains Loper.

One industry that does seem to be interested in minimizing the risks and liability
related to environmental contamination and equipment damage is the insurance
industry. "I have received numerous calls from customers who have informed me that
their insurance carrier is requiring them to put preventative systems in place that
can reduce their risk, exposure and liability," claims Loper.

Although safety should be the first and foremost priority, it is difficult to tell,
at this point, which group, the environmental activists or the insurance industry
will have a greater influence in prompting manufacturers to incorporate the
EnviroValve into new system designs.

Loper, who has used his own resources to develop the EnviroValve is taking a more
pro-active approach. "We have developed technology that is superior to the other
technologies that are currently on the market,” emphasizes Loper. "I am confident
that there is a huge market for this technology," emphasizes Loper, who believes the
EnviroValve has its place in the multi-billion dollar valve industry.

In addition to the fluid power industry, the EnviroValve could potentially have
applications in other industries, for example, hydro power, pneumatic, oil and
natural gas. "Thus far, most of our research and development has been focused on
hydraulics," states Loper. "We have received numerous inquires from potential
customers who have asked us if we plan to develop our EnviroValve for other
industries. Unfortunately, we just don't have the time or resources to develop the
valve for other markets right now," emphasizes Loper, who states that he is open to
establishing joint ventures with equipment and parts manufacturers and engineering
teams for continued development of the EnviroValve for the fluid power industry and
other markets.

SmartFlow Technologies, LLC is continuing to further develop the applications for
the EnviroValve for both fixed and variable volume fluid power equipment. More
information on SmartFlow Technologies, LLC, and the EnviroValve can be found on the
company's web site.

Web Site: http://www.smartflowtechnologies.com

Contact Details: Donald M. Loper, President
SmartFlow Technologies, LLC.
5801 West Brentwood Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53223
414-353-7614
don.loper@smartflowtechnologies.com