MedCom Announces Court Rules Card Activation Technologies’ Patent Is Valid

MedCom USA, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: EMED) , a leading provider of HIPAA compliant healthcare and financial transaction solutions for the healthcare industry owning approximately 40% of the issued shares of Card Activation Technologies (BULLETIN BOARD: CDVT) , announced today that the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois ruled that Card Activation’s Patent, U.S. Patent Number 6,032,859, is valid.

InBev nominates new Director

InBev’s Board of Directors today announced the nomination of Stéfan Descheemaeker as a non-executive Director. He will replace Allan Chapin who will be retiring from the Board on 29 April. The confirmation of Mr. Descheemaeker as Director is subject to the approval of the shareholders at the next annual shareholders meeting to be held on 29 April 2008.

Cereplast Selected by CSI/Cosmolab to Develop Bioplastic Products for Cosmetics Packaging

Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB: CERP), manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, announced today its partnership with CSI/Cosmolab to develop bioplastic packaging materials for cosmetics. CSI/Cosmolab manufactures injection molded plastic packaging for the cosmetics and personal care industries. The California-based company is one of the leading manufacturers of jars and closures in the U.S.

Elliott Commences Tender Offer for Packeteer for $5.50 Per Share in Cash

Elliott Associates, L.P., a private investment partnership involved in diversified trading programs, today announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Packeteer, Inc. (NASDAQ:PKTR) in furtherance of Elliott’s previously announced proposal to acquire Packeteer.

24,000 carton packs per hour

In the story of filling technology for aseptic carton packs, the new CFA 124 and CFA 724 high-speed filling machines from SIG Combibloc are setting new standards for speed and performance. With the same proven, unmatched volume flexibility as their predecessors, these new machines can fill 24,000 carton packs per hour, making the new aseptic high-speed filling machines the fastest in the world for small-size carton packages from 125 to 350 ml.