Schooner Solutions and Matrix Environmental Announce Launch of Jointly Developed Product Line

HALIFAX, NS (May 28, 2002), - Schooner Solutions Inc., a local software development firm and Matrix Environmental, a leading environmental and waste management company, today announced the release of two new software tools for efficiently tracking waste disposal and hazardous chemicals.

Schooner Solutions and Matrix Environmental Announce Launch of Jointly Developed Product Line

HALIFAX, NS (May 28, 2002), - Schooner Solutions Inc., a local software development firm and Matrix Environmental, a leading environmental and waste management company, today announced the release of two new software tools for efficiently tracking waste disposal and hazardous chemicals.

"Matrix is the clear leader in environmental and waste management, and we're pleased to take our partnership to the next level by offering this software solution to other firms," said Mark Langille, president of Schooner Solutions. "Together, we plan to continue developing software to provide the solutions that our customers need to with the problem of controlling waste and chemicals in an environmentally friendly manner."

Providing a complete tracking solution throughout the waste lifecycle, the Waste Tracker application enables businesses to track waste from source locations through to eventual disposal. The PRO version provides a weighted score for how waste is handled over a given period, which enables companies to grade the success of their waste reduction strategies.

When Schooner Solutions delivered these quality software products to us and it provided an immediate return, we knew we needed to expand our relationship with the firm," Sean Hanlon, vice president of Matrix Environmental, said. We jointly determined we could expand the products so that other firms could take advantage of these solutions in addressing their waste and chemical management issues."

Already in use at a large mining facility in Labrador, Chem Tracker enables comprehensive and detailed tracking of chemical storage locations as well as chemical inventories within the various storage areas. A useful tool for both emergency response plans and pollution prevention strategies, Chem Tracker enables a systematic evaluation of storage location characteristics including, secondary containment, spill response equipment, available Personal Protective Equipment as well as the specific chemicals in the storage areas. The PRO version includes defining compatibility rules and reporting on the storage of chemicals that may react to each other, a well as quantity based risk reports.
Schooner Solutions Inc.
Schooner Solutions Inc. is a provider of software and services for businesses and government. Established in 1997, the company offers a range of custom software development solutions to help companies build, or outsource application development to drive revenue growth, build customer loyalty, and create new levels of business efficiency. A privately held firm, Schooner Solutions is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Additional information on Schooner Solutions is available on the Internet at http://www.schoonersolutions.com/, by sending email to info@schoonersolutions.com, or by calling (902) 489-0795.
Matrix Environmental
Matrix Environmental is a leading waste disposal and environmental management firm. Recent projects range from PCB Site Remediation at Five Island Lake to the recent eradication of the Brown Spruce Longhorn beetle in Halifaxs Point Pleasant Park. Other services provided by the firm include Hazardous Waste Management and Industrial Robotic Tank Cleaning/Waste Processing. A privately held firm, Matrix Environmental is located in the Burnside Industrial Park in Dartmouth.

Additional information on Matrix Environmental is available on the Internet at http://www.matrixenvironmental.com/, by sending email to apayne@matrixenvironmental.com, or by calling (902) 468-2771.