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Carmanah Illuminated Street Name Signs Selected by Broomfield, Colorado

Carmanah's LED illuminated street name signs have been selected by the Traffic Engineering Division of the City and County of Broomfield, CO, as part of a 12 sign improvement project. Three signal intersections within the downtown core are being updated. As part of this project, the existing fluorescent signs are being replaced with Carmanah's LED edge-lit signs. Model R409 LED illuminated sign installed in the City of Broomfield, CO.

Ali Al Salem Air Base Places Additional Taxiway Light Order

The US Air Force has ordered an additional 50 taxiway lights, mounting plates and frangible couplings for permanent installation at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. The addition of the Carmanah 601 mounting accessories will allow for a complete mounting system that elevates the lights off of the surface of the taxiway and provides a "breakaway" capability.

Townsend Elementary School Learns About Lighthouse Life and AtoN Technology, Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation

(L to R) DRBLHF "Keepers" Bob Trapani, Penny Czerwinski & Harry Spencer Delaware lighthouse preservation has no future if our youth statewide are not provided the consistent opportunity to connect with the present day value of the First State's lighthouse heritage.

Carmanah Signs to Supply $650,000 in LED Illuminated Signage

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: CMH) is pleased to announce that Carmanah Signs Inc., a wholly-owned Carmanah subsidiary, has recently received a contract to supply approximately $650,000 in LED edge-lit illuminated point-of-purchase signs to a large Canadian retailer. "In general, LED-based illumination is an energy efficient and therefore cost-effective solution for point-of-purchase applications", stated Carmanah's CEO, Mr.

Carmanah Solar-powered LED Marine Lights Installed in the Gulf of Thailand

Carmanah is pleased to report that a number of its Model 601 marine lights are installed at Koh Lan Island Resort located of the Pattaya area on the Eastern Seaboard of the Gulf of Thailand. This is a very famous island situated only about 7 miles from the coast of Pattaya Bay. Only 30 years ago, this region was largely jungle with no tourists or boat traffic to speak of.

Carmanah Solar Marine Lights Installed by Colombian Navy

Carmanah is pleased to report that the Colombian Navy, through the Colombian Maritime Authority (DIMAR), has recently acquired 36 Carmanah Model 701 marine lights. These units will be installed in the Channel of Buenaventura, the waterway used by traffic entering into the Port of Buenaventura and considered the most important port on the Pacific Coast of Colombia.

Vietnam Selects Carmanah Solar-Powered LED Lights

In December 2004, Carmanah's Model 601 and 701 solar-powered LED marine lights are to be installed in ferry terminals and around ports in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, to support waterway traffic related to expanding tourism. Ha Long Bay is a part of the Province of Quang Ninh and is located in the northeast corner of Vietnam.

Carmanah Sponsors Reception for IALA Workshop in Victoria, BC

From November 3 to 5, 2004, the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) held a workshop in our hometown of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Although the workshop was focused on long range vehicle tracking systems, Carmanah was proud to sponsor the reception for the event and showcase our Canadian hospitality. "This event was a great opportunity for our company to meet other international members of the IALA organization," states Ms.

Emerging Technology Market Highlighted at the Cleantech Venture Forum, UtiliPoint Issue Alert(r)

Last week I had the good fortune to attend the Cleantech Venture Forum in Toronto. The forum is intended to provoke thoughtful discussion of the factors impacting private equity investing in the clean technology sector. The forum also provides a showcase for venture-grade investment opportunities in the sector. The Cleantech Venture Network hosts this event twice a year for equity professionals and entrepreneurs representing cleantech companies.