TORONTO ­ On the heels of two back-to-back record growth years, Desert Spring Products Limited (“DSP”) is focusing more resources on consumer advertising to build awareness of its patented rotary disc whole-home humidifier. “Over the past few years we have concentrated on developing our distribution network through HVAC contractors and home improvement retail outlets which has resulted in approximately 500 points of presence in the traditional ‘heating regions’ of the US and an additional 300 in Canada. This growing network now forms a good base to supply consumer demand we expect to generate from our stepped up advertising efforts this season,” said Peter VanderPlaat, President and CEO, Desert Spring Products.

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TORONTO - Desert Spring Products Limited (“DSP”) today reported a record breaking year of progress for the company, with revenue growth of 107% compared to 2004. Since the 2002 acquisition by Calgary based Cavendish Investing Inc., the company has experienced a compound average growth rate of 85%, strongly outperforming its competition in the North American residential indoor air quality segment.

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Company throws its support behind proposed EPA Water Conservation Program.

Toronto, ON…In an effort to reduce the pressure on limited water resources, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing to launch a national program to promote water-efficient products to consumers. The EPA has taken the first steps toward such a program by holding a series of stakeholder meetings across the country to work out the most appropriate approach to what has been dubbed the Water-Efficient Products Market Enhancement Program. At the last meeting it was reported that Environment Canada is also involved, making this a North American initiative.

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Calgary, Alberta - Building on the strength of recent company growth, Desert Spring Products (DSP) Ltd. today announced the appointment of Peter G. VanderPlaat to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. VanderPlaat brings an impressive history of building several successful businesses to DSP, making him well prepared to lead the company in its future growth plans.

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Five more lucky winners were announced yesterday and awarded their new Auto-Flush™3 system, making their Desert Spring Humidifiers into programmable self-cleaning units.

DSP is proud to announce we have been selected by Lowe's to participate in their Year Round Humidification Program. Now when you need a new humidifier you don't have to wait until October or November to purchase one – you can pick it up right away.

The benefits of maintaining proper indoor humidity are many. But traditional furnace-mounted humidifiers have drawbacks.

Rotating-foam-pad models are inexpensive, but require frequent cleaning and disinfecting.

At the high end of the price scale, atomizing units work well, but replacing clogged nozzles is expensive.

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Calgary, Alberta - Desert Spring Products (DSP) and MediaWave Communications Corp. today announced a renewed partnership and commitment to working together, following DSP’s appointment of MediaWave as their “Tier 1” Internet channel partner for product distribution for the next three years.

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Calgary, Alberta - A recent study examining different types of humidification for the home has uncovered that the Desert Spring Humidifier provides the best long term value over any other system available for providing humidity in the home.

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