IAX Intl Absorbents

International Absorbents' Subsidiary Absorption Corp Named 'Small Business of the Year' by Business Pulse Magazine BELLINGHAM, Wash., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Absorbents Inc. , a leading developer and producer of environmentally-friendly pet care and industrial products, today announced that it's wholly-owned subsidiary, Absorption Corp, has been named Whatcom County Small Business of the Year for 2003 by Business Pulse magazine, Whatcom County, Washington. Absorption Corp was nominated for the awards by local business leaders and Business Pulse readers, and chosen as a finalist by a screening committee. The awards were determined by a specially selected advisory panel and based primarily on business accomplishments during the previous year. Winners of the 18th annual awards, including Absorption Corp, are featured in the March and April 2004 editions of Business Pulse magazine and on its website at http://www.businesspulse.com/. The March article can also be viewed in the media section of the Company's website at http://www.absorbent.com/. Tony Larson, Publisher of Business Pulse stated, "Absorption Corp's selection as Whatcom County Small Business of the Year for 2003 puts them in an elite category of local companies who have demonstrated great vision, planning and execution of a business plan, resulting in great success and growth in their own industry as well as creating employment opportunities and positive economic impacts in our community." Doug Ellis, President of Absorption Corp, International Absorbents' wholly-owned subsidiary commented, "This award is a testimony to our employees who have worked tirelessly to achieve this distinction. Over the past year there have been monumental improvements made in the Company's infrastructure and personnel, setting the foundation for continued success. The award also underscores the Company's commitment to integrity and fair-minded business practices. We look forward to continuing to foster this corporate philosophy not only in Washington State, but in Georgia, and in all our future business relationships." International Absorbents Inc. develops, manufactures and markets patented and proprietary, cost effective consumer and commercial products derived from recycled, renewable materials. These environmentally safe products outperform conventional products used in a broad range of consumer and industrial applications, including retail/commercial pet bedding and litter, oil and hazardous liquid spill cleanup and control, oil/water filtration, and packaging. Further information is available at http://www.absorbent.com/. Contact: Charles (Chuck) Tait International Absorbents Inc. Toll Free: 866-514-6559 or 604-514-6559 Statements made in this document referring to the Company's outlook, sales, expenses, profits and cash flow are forward-looking statements. It is important to note that the Company's actual results could differ materially from those projected, due to various risk factors. Those risks include, but are not limited to consumer acceptance of the Company's products in new markets, competitor reactions and their ability to market and price their products, general economic conditions outside of the control of the Company, and the economic availability of sources of raw materials to meet demand rates necessary to sustain growth. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including but not limited to forms 10-KSB, 10-QSB and the proxy statement. DATASOURCE: International Absorbents Inc. CONTACT: Charles (Chuck) Tait of International Absorbents Inc., 866-514-6559, or +1-604-514-6559, or Web site: http://www.businesspulse.com/ Web site: http://www.absorbent.com/

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