RushNet, Inc. Positioning Major Opportunity in Japan
Friday February 24, 2:55 pm ET
BLUE ISLAND, IL--(MARKET WIRE)--Feb 24, 2006 -- RushNet, Inc. (Other OTC:RSHN.PK - News) is pleased to announce that its licensing agreement with Rush Beverage Company now covers all of Japan and its vast affluent market. Pursuant to the expansion of RushNet's licensed territory into the Far East, the company reports it is in talks with high-level Japanese retail and advertising groups to make available Rush Ginseng Cola(TM) (12 fl. oz. cans), Rush Ginseng Cola XXX(TM) energy drink (8.45 fl. oz. cans) and Ginseng Rush XXX(TM) energy drink (8.45 fl. oz. cans) in retail venues and vending machines throughout the nation of Japan. RushNet further announced that it is hiring additional personnel to manage its ginseng division in expectation of significant export sales.
Robert J. Corr, president of RushNet, Inc., stated, "We are delighted with the response of key Japanese executives to our licensed beverages containing Wisconsin-grown residue-free American ginseng (Panax quiquefolius). The Japanese have deep understanding and historic knowledge of the value and benefits of ginseng beverages. They fully appreciate the unrivaled potency and purity of the American ginseng we employ in our all-natural products. They want the best ginseng beverages money can buy, and RushNet can satisfy this demand."
Corr added, "We have recruited Brian Freestone, founder of Direct Beverage Co., as our export agent. Mr. Freestone will oversee the retail launch of our beverages into the Japanese market. Additionally, Mr. Freestone has arranged for La Familia Distributors of Dallas, Texas to act as distribution center of Rush beverages for the Southwestern United States. La Familia operates the central distribution center for 7-11 stores in Dallas and also distributes to more than 3000 convenience stores. It handles distribution accounts for the Indian nation and Cashway stores. Mr. Freestone has received positive response for Rush beverages from several large vending machine operators, as well."
RushNet Inc. is the licensed marketing agent for Rush Beverage Company products including Ginseng Rush®, Rush Ginseng Cola(TM) and energy drinks Rush Ginseng Cola XXX(TM) and Ginseng Rush XXX(TM) energy drinks. RushNet, Inc. is also brand owner of e-water(TM). www.enjoytherush.com |
