HAWTHORNE, CA, April 6, 2009 - Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB: CERP), a leading manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, today announced that it will supply Warner Manufacturing Company with bio-plastic resin for its new biodegradable Painting Accessories.

 

Warner Manufacturing Company specializes in designing high quality tools for professional trade people and do-it-yourselfers since 1927. Warner Manufacturing Company has recently introduced a new range of Eco-Friendly tools which includes the first biodegradable painting accessories in North America. In addition to biodegradability, these tools combine ergonomic, sturdiness, outstanding design and multi- functions.

 

“We’re very pleased that Warner Tool Manufacturing selected our Compostables^® resin for its biodegradable Painting Accessories that are found in hundreds of stores around the country” said Frederic Scheer, Chairman and CEO of Cereplast. “It is encouraging to see more and more manufacturers developing and manufacturing products using sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastic products.”

 

“Warner Tool was looking for a bio-degradable and compostable resin with similar mechanical properties to resins we were currently using. The critical factor was the flexural modulus as we needed the proper stiffness for the putty knife blades. Warner also wanted the material melt flow and process temperatures similar to our previous materials to maintain cycle time requirements. Cereplast was of great help in guiding us for composting testing at Cedar Grove” added Bill Laramy, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing of Warner Tools Products.

Warner Tool Products have been the preferred and trusted choice of professional trade people and do-it-yourselfers since 1927. Warner always put the customer first. Customers have learned to depend on products that carry the Warner brand.Warner is continuously finding new and innovative solutions that will make the job easier and better. Customers know that when they purchase a Warner product they are not just purchasing a stand-alone solution; they are purchasing a total commitment from an organization that is committed to providing its customers with a truly satisfying buying experience. Learn more at www.warnertool.com.

Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB:CERP) designs and manufactures proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics which are used as substitutes for petroleum-based plastics in all major converting processes – such as injection molding, thermoforming, blow molding and extrusions – at a pricing structure that aims to be competitive with petroleum-based plastics. On the cutting-edge of bio-based plastic material development, Cereplast now offers resins to meet a variety of customer demands. Cereplast Compostables^® resins are ideally suited for single use applications where high bio-based content and compostability are advantageous, especially in the food service industry. Cereplast Hybrid Resins^® combine high bio-based content with the durability and endurance of traditional plastic, making them ideal for applications in industries such as automotive, consumer electronics and packaging.  Learn more at www.cereplast.com.

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