Procaps LP the world's premier manufacturer and distributor of paintballs and paintball related products and Accucaps Industries Limited one of the largest full-service soft gel capsule contract manufacturers in North America are pleased to announce the mergerof their paintball manufacturing and distribution businesses effective April 2, 2008.

Archon Incorporated and ZAP Paintball, wholly owned businesses of Accucaps, will transition into the Procaps organization to create the world's premier manufacturer and distributorof premium branded paintball products. Paintball production will be consolidated in the Procaps Montreal Facility.

Mike Peverill, President of Procaps Direct Inc., stated "As part of this agreement, Procaps will directly manage the paintball distribution organization and create one integrated supply chain that will create a valuable partnership with our dealers and distributors."

"The merger of these two successful organizations is a testament to our commitment to develop the Paintball market and create the #1 Paintball Company in the world. Our goal is to be a global partner helping our dealers become more profitable and providing their customers with a complete line of carefully chosen, high-quality branded paintball products." said Xristos Silaidis, President & CEO of Archon Inc. / ZAP Paintball.

Procaps will provide Field Operators and Dealers with the world's most recognized and most innovative branded paintball products in the industry. Our product portfolio includes our proprietary DXS/Draxxus paintballs, VForce Vision Systems and DXS Air Systems in addition to a careful selection of the TOP market leading brands: Tippmann Sports, Planet Eclipse, NXE, Tiberius Arms and many other well known paintball brands.

The combined organization will also continue to provide key sponsorship support to the industry, through team and league sponsorship, scenario events sponsorship and other activities.

As part of this announcement, American Paintball Supply Inc., based in Queensbury New York, will enter into a strategic partnership with Procaps. American Paintball Supply will expand their existing product mix to include the DXS and VForce brands as well as many other new brands.

"This is an exciting day for Procaps, as we merge these two great organizations and take the industry to the next level," said Howard Tafler, Chief Financial Officer Procaps LP. "This merger enhances Procaps' manufacturing and distribution capability in the Paintball sector, giving us the opportunity to expand our customer portfolio in worldwide."

ABOUT PROCAPS LP:
Procaps LP, makers of the world's most awarded DXS/DraXxuS Paintballs and famous VForce Vision Systems goggles, comprises
a group of companies, focusing on Paintball SoftGel Encapsulation manufacturing and related support companies. In the past eight years, Procaps LP has become a global leader in their primary markets. With a staff now approaching 500 employees, the Procaps LP achieves strategic growth through a steadfast adherence to quality products, services, and people. Evolving into a true global company, Procaps LP owns multiple manufacturing facilities, plus distribution sites in USA, Canada, and Europe, with additional distribution arrangements servicing Europe, Japan, Mexico, South America, and much of the Middle East.

ABOUT ZAP PAINTBALL:
ZAP Paintball is a highly specialized manufacturer and global marketer of paintballs for the sport of paintball. The company distributes its products through sporting goods retailers and specialty shops in the retail market. ZAP Paintball also sells to traditional based paintball businesses including field operations, pro-shops and event promoters through Archon.

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