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Press ReleaseWorld Commerce Online, Inc. Enables Three Leading Dutch Floral Wholesalers With Complete E-Commerce SolutionsORLANDO, Fla. (October 10, 2000) - World Commerce Online, Inc. (OTCBB:WCOL), announced today that it has signed agreements with three (3) leading Dutch wholesale companies in the floriculture industry. C.G. van Delft and S-Flowers in Naaldwijk and Gebr. Barendsen in Aalsmeer will implement WCO's e-commerce technology solutions to launch their businesses into the global Internet marketplace. Under each agreement, World Commerce Online will develop a custom-tailored Branded Trading Community for each wholesaler.Floraplex Branded Trading Communities provide businesses a complete e-commerce solution that enables them to trade under their own brand name and logo while enjoying the benefit of a trading engine designed specifically for the floral industry. World Commerce Online's industry experience optimizes the customer's time to market and allows for decreased capital outlay and related development risk. These easy to use, secure e-commerce tools will facilitate a new generation of online business strategies while maintaining a businesses' unique market recognition and brand identity. Jan de Boer, CEO of Gebr. Barendsen said, "We chose World Commerce Online because their sophisticated software enables us to take the lead in future competition, but also because of the solid structure and strong communication features. Additionally the Branded Trading Community enables us to work with the communication standard of the worldwide flower business. This platform matches the common business environment of the flower industry and this is why the World Commerce Online technology appeals to us." Nils van Beek, Floraplex Vice President of Marketing and Sales (EMEA) said, "We are extremely pleased these three leading global wholesalers have chosen a World Commerce Online Branded Trading Community as the ultimate e-commerce technology solution within the global flower business. The latest version of our trading system matches floriculture experience and know-how with our latest technology. The three latest contracts are proof that our concept is sound and fully applies to the needs of the global flower trade." About World Commerce Online Founded in 1994, World Commerce Online (OTCBB:WCOL) is a technology company that enables businesses in the perishable products industry with e-commerce technology solutions. With its Global, Branded and Private Trading Solutions, World Commerce Online provides its customers with access to global markets while providing maximum security and data integrity and complete control over their sensitive business information. World Commerce Online's FreshPlex Technologies(tm) currently power Floraplex, the B2B e-commerce solution for the estimated $150 billion worldwide floriculture industry, and ProduceOnline.com for the estimated $550 billion worldwide produce industry, along with numerous Branded and Private Trading Communities throughout the perishable products industries. World Commerce Online maintains offices in Florida, California, Colombia, Ecuador, the Netherlands, Israel, Kenya, and France. For more information about WCO and its business-to-business e-commerce solutions, visit our corporate web site: www.wconet.com (http://www.wconet.com/). This release is intended as a forward-looking statement within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the operations, performance development and results of the Company's business include but are not limited to (i) The ability to provide e-commerce technology in the future, (ii) Unexpected changes in the e-commerce/internet market, (iii) The success of the Company's expansion and sales and marketing strategies (iv) Competition within the e-commerce internet market (v) The ability of the Company to continue to finance its long-term strategy and expansion (vi) The ability of the Company to motivate and retain the services of its key personnel and hire additional qualified personnel to meet evolving staffing needs. CONTACT: World Commerce Online, Orlando Marketing Communications: Tori Hermann, 407/240-8999 Tori@wconet.com or Investor Relations: Mark Patten, 407/240-8999 Mark@wconet.com |
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