Enssolutions Group Inc V.ENV

News Release

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ESI ANNOUNCES MAJOR ORDER FROM NETAFIM Victoria, B.C. March 17th, 2004 – E.S.I. Environmental Sensors Inc. (“ESI”, “the Company”) is pleased to announce it has received its largest single order, ever, from Netafim (A.C.S.) Ltd. The order is valued well in excess of $250,000, and covers the supply of ESI’s Gro•Point™ Soil Moisture Sensor. Delivery over a 90-day period will begin in April. This order from Netafim is a result of their intense marketing campaign to introduce ESI’S Gro•Point™ technology to their international clients. Gro•Point™ is the prime component in Netafim’s recently launched IrriWise™ Crop Management Technology (CMT) product, which is in effect a fully automated irrigation and water management system for agricultural clients. “ I am very satisfied in the high level of confidence that Netafim and its clients have shown in our product to date, and with Netafim’s ongoing multi-phase marketing plan” said Pierre Ballester, International Sales Manager for Gro•Point™ Systems. “ The IrriWise System is attracting lots of attention, the market is reacting very positively and we are pleased to be delivering our first systems. We have already received many orders and there are several large orders to come,” said Omri Morag, Crop Management Technology Manager for Netafim. Netafim is ESI’s exclusive distributor in commercial irrigation applications in agriculture. Netafim, https://www.netafim.com/ the Pioneer of Drip Irrigation techniques, is today one of the world’s largest irrigation systems companies, providing innovative solutions that increase crop yields and preserve scarce water resources. Netafim leverages its cutting-edge core drip irrigation technology and extensive agronomic expertise to provide end-to-end solutions for open-field agricultural and landscaping irrigation, turnkey greenhouse projects, wastewater management, and advanced crop management and monitoring systems. With over 1500 employees, 12 manufacturing facilities in eight countries, 28 subsidiaries, and distribution presence in over 100 countries, Netafim boasts global sales of approximately $250 million, and over 30 billion emitters in operation. ESI is a leading developer and manufacturer of patented and proprietary systems for water management. ESI products have been successfully introduced into over 40 countries to manage irrigation systems, monitor water quality, the integrity of landfill covers, and most recently into the Oil & Gas sector to measure the volumetric presence of water pumped from producing oil wells. Environmental managers and scientists have adopted ESI proprietary technology because of its accuracy, ease of use and ability to operate in challenging conditions. ESI is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “ENV”. Further information about ESI may be obtained through the Company’s website at https://www.esica.com On behalf of the Board of Directors Gail Gabel Director E.S.I. Environmental Sensors Inc. For more Information Contact: Bruce Scafe [phone] or 1-800-799-6324 or Robert Young Investor Relations [phone] or 1-877-626-2121 THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.