BELLINGHAM, Wash., Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Integral Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ITKG) ("Integral"), makers of the ElectriPlast™ line of electrically conductive resins, announced today the formation of ElectriPlast Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Integral which will function as the operating entity responsible for the commercialization, sales and marketing of ElectriPlast™, Integral's patented line of conductive plastics. The newly formed entity, based in Philadelphia, will be directed by Herbert Reedman, a former automotive retail executive and recently appointed member to Integral's board, who will act as President and CEO of the newly formed ElectriPlast Corporation.

"This is a strategic and very positive move for Integral," states Bill Robinson, Chairman & CEO of Integral. "We are seeing accelerated demand in electrically conductive resins and we want to take full advantage of our position in this emerging market." In making the announcement, Reedman will take full command and control of Integral's coveted line of conductive resins which includes over 80 blends and is said to be the most comprehensive line of conductive plastics in the industry.

"Under the ElectriPlast corporate banner we are a company with a single purpose and a central focus," said Reedman. "Clearly we know who we are, industry will know who we are and our message will be clear; we manufacture and market the industry's most comprehensive line of conductive plastics. That is our specialty, our sole focus and will prove to be our competitive advantage as we continue to introduce new products into the marketplace."

The announcement of the new ElectriPlast Corporation follows Integral's most recent product launch of ElectriPlast™ EP-CF/66, a polyamide (PA66) and nickel plated carbon fiber composite and the latest in the line of ElectriPlast™ conductive resins brought to market by Integral.

Applications for ElectriPlast™ conductive plastics include everything from wire and power electronics, to shielding, antennas, capacitors and medical devices. Interested industries include consumer electronics, aerospace, military, automotive, lighting, heavy industry and life sciences as designers and engineers look for ways to make their products lighter, more portable or more fuel efficient.

Integral Technologies has been recognized as "One of the 50 Best & Brightest Companies" by MBD Capital, while ElectriPlast™ has been recognized as "Best of What's New" by Popular Science and "Best Innovation" by Innovations International.

Integral Technologies

Integral Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ITKG) ("Integral"), ([ www.electriplast.com ]) engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of electrically conductive hybrid plastics used primarily as raw materials in the production of industrial, commercial and consumer products and services worldwide. Its core material, ElectriPlast™, is a line of non-corrosive, electrically conductive resin-based materials whose properties allow it to be molded into any of the infinite shapes and sizes associated with plastics, rubbers and other polymers while reducing component weight by 40 to 60%. Integral is a leader in conductive hybrid plastics with a broad Intellectual Property portfolio referencing its ElectriPlast™ technology.

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Contact: Doug Bathauer 812-455-5767

SOURCE Integral Technologies, Inc.

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