The Company prides itself in its research ability both on the production line and in the finished product. The Company's internal engineers have designed two of the coated film production lines, not only reducing fixed asset investment by approximately 7-fold but also more appropriately fitting the Company's specific manufacturing needs. The Director in charge of research has over 15 years of work experience in the industry.

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During 2005 and 2006 the Company spent approximately $52,477 and $120,675, respectively, on R&D projects with the majority expended on new product trials and experimental manufacturing techniques. In 2007 the Company plans to spend a minimum of $133,767 in the area of new product trials including fog prevention, high heat shrinkable, and powder wrapping films. All R&D costs are funded through the Company's cash flow and are expensed as incurred.

The Company has 13 registered product & technique patents and a research team of over 20 engineers. In 2006, the Company signed a five-year research agreement with China's Science & Technology University according to which they have proprietary rights to all findings and contribute approximately $12,850 annually.

In addition to the above in-house R&D the Company has sponsored several projects with affiliated research institutions and universities in China of which the Company has proprietary rights to all work. While a formal agreement has been signed with China's Science & Technology University through 2010, informal alliances have been formed with Fudan University in Shanghai, Sun Yat Sen University in Guangzhou and Tsinghua University in Beijing.