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 2008-05-14 iGPS Announces Agreement With Cott Corporation


One of the world's largest beverage companies to ship its products on iGPS'
all-plastic pallet pool with embedded RFID tags

Intelligent Global Pooling
Systems (iGPS Company LLC), operator of the world's first all-plastic pool
with embedded RFID tags, announced today that Cott Corporation will begin
to ship its popular beverages on iGPS' innovative pallets.

Cott Corporation is one of many recent companies making the switch to
the iGPS pallet. Cott is the world's largest retailer brand soft drink
provider, with business dealings in more than 60 countries. Some of their
popular brands include Cott, Vintage, Red Rain, Xingtea, Emerge and
FortiFido.

"Cott is committed to innovation, product safety, a safe workplace and
efficiency in the supply chain," said Rick Dobry, President, North America,
Cott Corporation. "iGPS' pallets excel in all these areas. By switching to
iGPS we are also demonstrating our commitment to the environment, as iGPS
pallets help to reduce deforestation, require less fuel to transport and
won't end up in landfills."

In just two years, iGPS has revolutionized the way goods are being
shipped throughout the US supply chain. Its all-plastic pallet meets all
GMA requirements, weighs 30% less than typical multi-use wood pallets, is
UL 2335 certified fire-retardant and 100% recyclable.

"We are thrilled by Cott's decision to switch to iGPS," said iGPS CEO
Bob Moore. "The durability of our pallet and its 100% top deck coverage
will significantly reduce damage to cans and bottles that too often result
from the shortcomings of multi-use wood pallets."

About iGPS

iGPS is the world's first company to provide manufacturers and
retailers with an all-plastic pallet pool with embedded RFID-tags. iGPS's
state-of-the-art pallets are 30% lighter than wood, which saves on
transport costs, are easier to handle and eliminate protruding nails and
splinters that cause workplace injuries and damaged equipment. In addition,
embedded RFID tags enable shippers and receivers to track and trace
shipments in real time. Launched in March 2006, the company is led by
pallet and supply chain veterans with decades of experience. iGPS
(http://www.igps.net) is headquartered in Orlando, FL., with offices in Dallas,
New York and Bentonville, Arkansas.

Pegasus Capital Advisors, a private equity fund manager with offices in
New York and Cos Cob, CT, retains a majority interest in iGPS. Founded in
1995, Pegasus provides capital to middle market companies across a wide
range of industries, with particular focus on businesses that make a
meaningful contribution to society by positively affecting the environment,
contributing to sustainability and enabling healthy living. http://www.pcalp.com

About Cott Corporation

Cott Corporation is one of the world's largest non-alcoholic beverage
companies and the world's largest retailer brand soft drink company. The
Company commercializes its business in over 60 countries worldwide, with
its principal markets being the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom
and Mexico. Cott markets or supplies over 200 retailer and licensed brands,
and Company-owned brands including Cott, RC, Vintage and Vess. Its products
include carbonated soft drinks, sparkling and flavored waters, energy
drinks, sports drinks, juices, juice drinks and smoothies, ready-to-drink
teas, and other non-carbonated beverages. The Company's website is
http://www.cott.com. The brand names and trademarks referenced in this press
release are trademarks of Cott Corporation, its affiliated companies,
customers, or other third parties.
                                       
                                     


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