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^{MTV Orders Air BoxTM This article submitted by Air Packaging Technologies Inc. on 09/180.}

^{AIRP: MTV Places Promotional Packaging Order With Air Packaging Technologies Inc.}

^{“The ‘Wow Factor’ of our packaging is now being recognized," says CEO Donald M. Ochacher}

^{Valencia, California, USA – September 18, 2000 –Air Packaging Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: AIRP), award-winning high tech innovator in patented inflatable packaging, today announced a new promotional packaging order from MTV, Music Television. The Company's Air BoxTM will be used to ship a pop-up CD to promote MTV's VH1 music channel.}

Donald Ochacher, CEO and President of the Air Packaging Technologies, stated: “We are extremely pleased that a company like MTV has chosen the Air Box for its VH1 promotion. As in the case of another recent order, the Air Box will be shipped without exterior packaging, which maximizes the visual impact that the Air Box produces upon receipt. The VH1 promotion is a continuing one and we expect additional monthly orders. We are extremely hopeful that what we call the "Wow Factor" of our products is now being recognized and will result in major increases in our promotional packaging business."

VH1 produces and programs a wide variety of music-based series, specials, live events and acquisition-based programming that keeps viewers in touch with the music they love. VH1 is a registered trademark of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. MTV Networks owns and operates the cable television programming services MTV: Music Television, M2: Music Television, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite, TV Land and VH1 as well as The Suite from MTV Networks, a package of 10 digital services, all of which are trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks also has joint ventures, licensing agreements and syndication deals whereby its programming can be seen worldwide.

Air Packaging Technologies Inc. is an award-winning developer and manufacturer of inflatable protective and promotional packaging. Its goal is to position the Company’s patented products as 21st century alternatives to conventional packaging such as bubble wrap, foam and polystyrene peanuts. Recent clients of Air Packaging Technolgies Inc. include Motorola, Redken, Photronics, Ha-Lo Industries, Nordstrom’s, Dolce & Gabbana, Breitling, Chivas Regal. Air Packaging Technologies Inc. has been recognized by the World Packaging Organization, Ameristar, Westpack, the Flexible Packaging Association and Packaging Magazine in categories covering commercial and industrial, shipping, process, electronics, innovative design and environmentally responsive packaging.

Further information on the Air Packaging Technologies Inc., as well as visual demonstrations and technical specifications of its packaging solutions are available online at www.airbox.com, or directly from the Company, as listed below.

The foregoing information contains certain forward-looking statements that anticipate future trends or events. These statements are based on certain assumptions that may prove to be erroneous and are subject to certain risks including but not limited to the uncertainties of the Company's new product introductions, the risks of increased competition and technological change in the Company's industry and other risks detailed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Accordingly, actual results may differ, possibly materially, from the predictions contained herein.

Contacts: Donald M. Ochacher Air Packaging Technologies Inc. 25620 Rye Canyon Road Valencia, CA 91355 Telephone: / Fax:

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