More Info: So let me see, SFIO flat out lied in this pr. Or just stole a Brand name.
NASHVILLE, TN –2/11/10 — Smokefree Innotec, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SFIO) (http://www.sfio.us or http://www.smokefree-innotec.com) announced today that current reports in from our marketing associates state that they are in the final stages to launch “Similar”, a brand name specific for the South African market.
SFIO products will be introduced into that market as planned during March. The SFIO marketing associates expect that customers will be finalizing their first orders within the next few weeks for a pallet of 9600 packs of “Similar”; and anticipate ordering this quantity every two weeks with volumes growing as the distribution channels widen and trade promotions and advertising commence. Advertising material as well as in-store posters and leaflets for the retailers counter staff are targeted for delivery before the end of next week.
In the U.S., marketing associates have completed presentation of SFIO’s “Real” product to several major distributors representing 85,000 outlets, and expect more specific sales requests coming shortly starting from these convenience stores. Our expectations are that such presentations and the delivery of sales material and samples will result in our beginning to secure orders by the end of March.
Note: "A supplier out of Antwerp Belguim" This quote came for the article link below
"In related news on the ground, Similar has just inked a deal with Overseas Trading Co., a supplier out of Antwerp, Belgium. The agreement will see Similar’s smokeless cigarettes become available in Sky Shops’ stores in Brussels and Charleroi Airports.
“We’re very happy about the way the business has progressed of late,” says Korpal. “More and more people are seeing the benefits of offering our smokeless cigarettes in flight, and we’re hoping that the interest shown by DFASS, Al El, Gulf Air, Air Astranus, Overseas Trading Co., and Sky Shops will help us continue to offer smokers a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes.”