Media Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Steven Juang

901.386.2375, FAX 901.386.6666

Email steven@maxstoneusa.com

November 16, 2004, Bartlett, TN www.maxstoneusa.com

Wayne Juang, President and CEO of Maxstone International, LLC today announced the resignation of John Burkhart effective immediately. Burkhart, Director of Corporate/Business Development since December 2003, has left Maxstone International, LLC to pursue other interests.

Juang said, “We were very fortunate to have John on the Maxstone team. His experience in the kitchen and bath industries helped jump-start our expanded marketing and sales efforts throughout our territories. We appreciate his efforts on our behalf, and wish him well in his future endeavors.”

Juang also announced the appointment of a new Director of Corporate/Business Development for the Company. Steven Juang, Director of Operations in the Houston, TX branch of Maxstone for the past two years, has been transferred to the home office to take over his new duties. Steven Juang has a degree in Finance with a minor in Economics from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Wayne Juang closed by saying, “Steven has been groomed for his new position for the past two years. He will be handed the responsibility of expanding our marketing and sales support efforts for our customers and consumers. He is currently increasing our customer service department and implementing training designed to make our customer service initiatives second to none in the industry.”

Maxstone International is headquartered in Bartlett, Tennessee with satellite offices in Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, and Orlando, FL. The corporate offices are located at 7401 Adrianne Place, Bartlett, TN 38133.

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