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Aculon, Inc., a leading provider of easy-to-apply nanotechnology surface modification technologies, is pleased to announce the addition of Dean Potter as Aculon's Director of Operations. The addition of Mr. Potter has been made as a direct response to both the significant growth Aculon has experienced over the past year and the start of several new commercialization programs in early 2013. As interest in Aculon's technology continues to increase, the company continues to expand multiple departments in their San Diego headquarters. Mr. Potter was brought on to manage Aculons operations and to coordinate the growing number of commercial and research projects. With 20+ years experience in operations and quality management in scientific and high tech organizations, the addition of Mr. Potter is a valuable addition to Aculons team and will play a key role in continued growth.

Aculon Hires New Director of Operations to Meet Growth

San Diego, CA | Posted on December 27th, 2012

"It's exciting to look back on 2012 and see the significant growth Aculon experienced this past year," said Edward Hughes, CEO of Aculon. "I have confidence that with the addition of Dean Potter as our new Director of Operations, Aculons management team will continue to meet the needs of our growing customer base."

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About Aculon Inc
Founded in 2004, Aculon specializes in inventing and commercializing unique molecular-scale surface and interfacial coatings leveraging nanotechnology discoveries made at Princeton University. The Company's breakthrough technology outperforms all known alternatives in characteristics such as repellency, particle treatments, and adhesion.

Key benefits of Aculon technology include:

Repellency – Treat numerous surfaces to repel water, oil, solvents, and most all liquids.

Particle Treatment – Functionalize nanoparticles to improve many characteristics such as
hydrophobicity, oleophobicity, and adhesion.

Adhesion – Boost the adhesion of challenging surfaces with Aculon’s adhesion promoting treatments.

Value - Molecular scale modification can transform surfaces and interfaces to provide unique
performance, simpler processes, and favorable economics.

Aculon's team brings together seasoned executives from the specialty chemicals industry, professional investors experienced in early-stage technology companies, key scientists from Princeton University, and proven business development professionals.

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