Global Med Technologies(R), Inc. Intensifies Push Into International Markets Headed by New Senior VP for International Business Development DENVER, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Med Technologies(R), Inc. (OTC:GLOB) (BULLETIN BOARD: GLOB) ("Global Med" or "the Company") announced that it is intensifying its global sales efforts with recent international placements of its Wyndgate Technologies(R) division's blood bank information systems. Primary markets for this initiative include the Pacific Rim, Canada, the European Union, the Middle East, and Africa. To lead this effort, Global Med has promoted Will Willman to become its new Senior Vice President for International Business Development. Mr. Willman has worked for Wyndgate Technologies for over 20 years in various capacities, including domestic and international sales and marketing. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040226/GLOBALMEDLOGO) Mr. Willman commented, "Concurrent with Global Med's push into international markets, we have hired sales and marketing personnel, as well as implementation specialists. These various personnel reside in Canada, Europe and Africa. In addition, we are looking at hiring individuals in the Pacific Rim." Mr. Willman continued, "Since the quality of our products and services has heightened the demand for our software both domestically and internationally, we are very excited about the Global market place and its potential impact on the Company's business." Thomas Marcinek, President and COO of Global Med Technologies, Inc., stated, "With Wyndgate Technologies making substantial inroads into the domestic market (see previous press releases), further growth can also be established through dedicated focus on international opportunities. Preliminary analysis of the international opportunity has revealed a significantly larger potential for our technology than the $400 million domestic market we have been so successful in pursuing. In the last six months, international placements have added revenue to Global Med and verified international demand. Consistent with the Company's goal to be in a dominant position in world markets, Mr. Willman is an excellent and logical choice to help management execute on its business plan." Mr. Marcinek continued, "Global Med's addition of sales and implementation resources to concentrate on international opportunities testifies to its belief in the potential of these markets. As new international opportunities arise, additional resources will be added." About Global Med Technologies, Inc. Global Med Technologies, Inc. is an international e-Health medical information technology company providing information management software products and services to the healthcare industry. Its Wyndgate Technologies division is a leading supplier of information management systems to U.S. and international blood centers and hospital transfusion centers. Current clients of Wyndgate's products and services manage more than 3 million units of blood, or over 22% of the U.S. blood supply, each year. Together, the SafeTrace Tx(R)* advanced transfusion management system and the SafeTrace(R) donor management system provide Vein-to-Vein(R) tracking from donor collection to patient transfusion. For more information about Global Med's products and services, please call 800-WYNDGATE or visit http://www.globalmedtech.com/, http://www.peoplemed.com/ and http://www.wyndgate.com/. Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor provisions of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, continued acceptance of the Company's products and services in the marketplace, regulatory and competitive factors, new products and technological changes, the Company's dependence upon third-party suppliers, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's Form 10-K and other regularly filed reports. *Patent Pending http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040226/GLOBALMEDLOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Global Med Technologies, Inc. CONTACT: press, Patti Larson, Senior Director of Marketing Development, +1-916-404-8492, , or investors, Tom Marcinek, President and COO, +1-916-404-8413, , both for Global Med Technologies, Inc. Web site: http://www.wyndgate.com/ Web site: http://www.peoplemed.com/ Web site: http://www.globalmedtech.com/

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