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Aussie Soles Group Announces Appointment of President and CEO
NEW YORK, April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aussie Soles Group Inc.
(OTC Bulletin Board: AUSE), developer and retailer of innovative casual
footwear, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Craig
Taplin as President and CEO of the Company, effective April 7, 2008. Mr.
Taplin will also serve as director on the Company's Board of Directors. Mr.
Taplin replaces Mr. Albert Au who served as President and CEO of the Company
since the Company's inception as K-9 Concepts, Inc. in August 2005. Mr. Au
will stay on as a director on the Company's Board.
Mr. Taplin is the founder and CEO of Aussie Soles International LLC, which
the Company acquired in February 2008 in order to acquire the rights to the
intellectual property.
Commented Mr. Taplin: "I am excited to accept this position. I look
forward to working with the Board as we build the Aussie Soles brand. I thank
Albert for his service and his foresight to see the potential in our brand,
and look forward to continuing to work with him in his new role."
AUSSIE SOLES(TM) develops and retails innovative hard sole casual footwear
that utilizes technically advanced closed cell polymer foam, "AUSLITE(TM)"
which is soft, supportive, slip resistant and anti bacterial! AUSSIE SOLES(TM)
will concentrate its efforts on retailing and branding its primary footwear
line, which consists of SNUGGS, STARFISH and MARINE. Focusing on these primary
lines with their unique materials & design AUSSIE SOLES(TM) is setting itself
apart from its competitors. The "closed cell polymer" footwear phenomenon has
exploded onto the sporting apparel markets. AUSSIE SOLES(TM) has improved on
this product by introducing its own hard sole (AUSLITE(TM)) footwear, which
sets itself above industry leaders, such as Nasdaq listed CROCS(TM) in the
"closed cell Polymer" footwear market. AUSSIE SOLES(TM) hard sole concept is
available in a variety of colors and styles to ensure that every person will
find a pair that is perfectly suited for them. Constructed from closed cell
foam, AUSLITE(TM), molds to the foot allowing for the ultimate in comfort that
is also chemical and odor resistant. "The Best, most comfortable, lightweight
shoe you will ever find" says Craig Taplin, are available worldwide,
specifically inNorth America,Australia,New Zealand,Europe,South Africa,
Malaysia and expanding daily.
The versatility, comfort and unique qualities of AUSSIE SOLES(TM) is
popular in a wide range of consumer choices, appealing to boaters, hikers,
campers, gardeners beach walkers, doctors, nurses and other health care
workers.
Relax Ya Feet(TM)
AUSSIE SOLES(TM) are available in a wide variety of colors and styles.
Please visit www.aussiesoles.com for any additional information or
www.aussiesolesgroup.com for investor relations.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this news release that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Words
such as "expects," "intends," "plans," "may," "could," "should,"
"anticipates," "likely," "believes" and words of similar import also identify
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current
facts and analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future
results, estimates of amounts not yet determined and assumptions of
management. Actual results may differ materially from those currently
anticipated due to a number of factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Company. Additional information on risks and other factors that may affect the
business and financial results of the Company can be found in filings of the
Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
SOURCE Aussie Soles Group Inc.
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