EAGAN, MN – September 28, 2004 – Biopolymer Engineering, Inc. has expanded the presence of its immune support products in Southeast Asia with exclusive distribution agreements in Thailand and the Philippines. In the past 12 months, the company has also signed similar agreements in Japan, China, Taiwan and Malaysia.

The new agreements provide DKSH, a leading international marketing, distribution and services Group, with rights to Biopolymer Engineering’s patented functional and true food, nutritional supplement and cosmetic ingredients in Thailand and the Philippines. DKSH does business as Edward Keller, Inc. in the Philippines and Diethelm Trading Co Ltd in Thailand.

The agreements include Biopolymer Engineering’s branded specialty ingredient products, WGP® 3-6 and BetaRight® 3-6, and its finished retail supplement, Imucell™ WGP®. In Thailand, DKSH will also distribute Biopolymer Engineering’s Life Source Basics brand of retail nutritional supplements and Skin Renewal cream.

Biopolymer Engineering’s patented products include beta 1,3/1,6 glucan derived from highly purified Baker’s yeast (Sacchromyces cervisiae). The compound’s scientifically proven ability to enhance the performance of the immune system makes it unique among natural products. The company and its research collaborators recently published a paper in The Journal of Immunology, the official publication of the American Association of Immunologists, outlining the mechanism of action of WGP 3-6 in the body.

In addition to nutritional supplements and a wide range of skin care products and cosmetics, WGP 3-6 and BetaRight 3-6 have numerous functional food applications, including bakery, dairy and beverages.

“DKSH has been a strong marketing partner for us in Japan and Europe,” said Richard Mueller, president and CEO of Biopolymer Engineering. “We’re pleased to expand our relationship as well as our presence in Southeast Asia.”

About DKSH
DKSH is the No.1 Services Group in Asia, focusing on sourcing, marketing, sales, logistics and distribution. Founded and deeply rooted in Asia, DKSH successfully bridges complex markets within and between Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. Market Intelligence is our core competence. A profound understanding of market conditions, product and applications expertise is our trademark. We combine marketing and logistics skills and enhance them through unique networks established over a corporate history of one and a half centuries.  DKSH is the preferred partner for quality companies expanding their business in complex and demanding markets. DKSH is headquartered in Zürich and operates in 35 countries globally. It coordinates a network of 250 business locations across Asia and another 15 business locations in Europe and the Americas.  Website: www.dksh.com.

About Biopolymer Engineering, Inc.
Biopolymer Engineering, Inc. is a biotechnology company that is pioneering carbohydrate solutions to improve immune health. Based in Eagan, Minnesota, the company has more than 40 U.S. patents and patents pending, with additional filings in more than 20 countries that protect its products and compounds. Biopolymer Engineering is developing applications for pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, functional foods, cosmetics and animal feed and nutrition. Website: www.biopolymer.com.

Contacts:
David Walsh
Biopolymer Engineering, Inc.
651-256-4606
dwalsh@biopolymer.com

DKSH Contacts: 
Contact Philippines:
Patrocinia Cortez
Edward Keller (Philippines) Inc.
Carmelray Industrial Park 1
Canlubang
Calamba Laguna 4028
Philippines
Tel +63-2-864-1600
Fax +63-2-864-1698 ext. 1688
patrocinia.cortez@dksh.com

Contact Thailand:
Lars Asferg
Diethelm Trading Co. Ltd.
2533 Sukhumvit Road
Bangchack, Prakhanong
Bangkok 10260
Thailand
Tel  +66-2-332-7140-63
Fax +66-2-332-7164
lasf@dtl.diethelm.co.th