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THOROLD, Ontario, May 15, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – JBI, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQB:JBII) is pleased to announce the following:

• Investment of $10 million in equity capital
• Successful independent review of its Plastic2Oil® (“P2O®”) technology by SAIC
• John Bordynuik to become Chief of Technology (“CTO”)
• Senior Rock-Tenn Company (“RockTenn”) executive Kevin Rauber to join the Company as CEO and President
• Transition to governance practices consistent with other leading companies

 

$10MM Equity Capital Investment

JBI, Inc. is pleased to announce that investors have agreed to invest $10 million of equity capital via a private placement of unregistered securities at $0.80 per share. The Investment Group participating consists of prominent private equity investors, venture capitalists, investment bankers and accomplished corporate executives.

 

The Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Matthew Ingham, commented:

“The timeliness of this financing is ideal. We now have the capital resources to accelerate the commercial roll-out of our P2O processors at our Niagara Falls plant and the initial RockTenn sites, endeavoring to achieve our near term goal of becoming cash flow positive.”

 

Successful Review of P2O Technology by SAIC

In conjunction with the financing, SAIC Energy, Environment & Infrastructure, LLC (“SAIC”) was engaged to perform an independent review of the P2O technology and its commercial viability. The preliminary report provides a detailed analysis of the technology, process and business model for the Company’s patent pending Plastic2Oil process. The report also contains a pro-forma financial assessment of the capital costs and earnings for the P2O business model based on a scalable roll-out of three unit clusters.

 

SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® provider of scientific, engineering, systems integration and technical services and solutions.

 

SAIC was present at the Company’s Plastic2Oil facility in Niagara Falls, NY over a 3-day period, April 25-27, 2012. The role of SAIC was to review the principal aspects of the Company’s P2O process, including the basic engineering design, results from testing and operations at the Niagara Falls facility, and the commercial P2O processor, which is poised for roll-out at the first RockTenn site.

 

During the 3-day audit, the P2O processor ran in continuous mode, with 121,318 pounds of throughput, producing 10,287 gallons of No. 6 Fuel and 4,269 gallons of Naphtha.

 

“This independent review is by far the most comprehensive that we’ve undergone to date,” stated John Bordynuik, founder of the Company. “Furthermore, this is the first time we’ve received a pro-forma financial analysis from an independent third party, and we are extremely pleased with the positive conclusions.”

 

John Bordynuik to Become Chief of Technology

Signifying the transition of JBI from a start-up technology company to a rapidly growing environmental and industrial business, the company is significantly enhancing the senior management team with the hire of a new CEO. As part of this transition, Mr. Bordynuik will step into the position of Chief of Technology. In his new role as Chief of Technology, he will continue to play a leading role in furthering the technological development of the P2O process and assist in the escalating commercial roll-out of the P2O processors, which he invented.

 

Mr. Bordynuik commented:

“We are now at a point where P2O has been proven to be commercially viable. While we will continue to improve the technology, it is time to focus on leveraging this unique technology to build a world class company. I am immensely proud of the achievements of our team to date, and am energized to be embarking on the commercialization phase of our technology. In my view, it is time to bring in senior management with deep operational, marketing and sales experience relevant to the roll-out of P2O. We are now intent on building a great leadership team to ensure the Company appropriately leverages P2O to become one of the world’s great companies.”

 

Kevin Rauber to become CEO and President of JBI

The Company is pleased to announce that Kevin Rauber has been hired as CEO and President. Mr. Rauber is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in all aspects of operations, business development, sales and marketing. He has 25 years of waste industry experience, having previously held management roles at Waste Management, Browning Ferris Industries-BFI (now known as Republic Waste Services) and EnviroSolutions. In his role as CEO and President, Kevin will report directly to the Board of Directors and have responsibility for all the non-technology operations of JBI.

“This is an exciting moment in the Company’s development,” commented Mr. Bordynuik, founder of JBI, Inc. “I’m pleased to introduce Kevin Rauber as our new Chief Executive Officer. Kevin comes to us from Rock-Tenn Company, where he was Vice President of Waste Solutions overseeing a large global business.” Mr. Bordynuik continued, “Having Kevin onboard will allow me to step away from the demands of the CEO role and focus on the technological aspects of the commercial P2O roll-out.”

Mr. Rauber stated, “This is an unparalleled opportunity to leverage an extraordinary technology, and build a significant business enterprise. My experience with John and his team over the last two years, has demonstrated to me the importance of and compelling nature of the technology they have developed. With vast market potential for the installation and operation of our processors, worldwide, I look forward to being an important team member in the execution of John’s and the company’s strategic vision.”

Governance Changes

Additionally, the Company has commenced instituting changes to its corporate governance to align with practices consistent with other leading companies. Changes include objective qualifications with respect to the election of qualified members to its board. In consideration of these new election requirements, Dr. Robin Bagai will be stepping down from his position as Board Member and Chair of the Nominating Committee. The Company would like to extend its sincerest appreciation to Dr. Bagai for his contributions and his commitment to the success of JBI, Inc.

Mr. Bordynuik commented:

“These governance changes transition JBI to governance practices consistent with other leading companies. I believe these changes are in the best interests of shareholders and are consistent with maximizing value for shareholders.”

About JBI, Inc.

JBI, Inc. is an innovative North American fuel company that transforms unsorted, unwashed waste plastic into ultra-clean, ultra-low sulphur fuel without the need for refinement. JBI, Inc.'s patent pending Plastic2Oil® (P2O) process is a commercially viable, proprietary process designed to provide immediate economic benefit for industry, communities and government organizations with waste plastic recycling challenges. JBI, Inc. is committed to environmental sustainability by diverting plastic waste from landfill and potential incineration. For further information, please visit www.plastic2oil.com and review our SEC filings, including without limitation our Form 10-K, as amended, filed with the SEC on April 30, 2012.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees as of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of JBI, and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based, including the expected timing of the Company's Form 10-K, execution of the proposed agreements described above and consummation of the transactions contemplated by such agreements. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to: (1) JBI has a history of net losses, and may not be profitable in the future; (2) JBI may not be able to obtain necessary licenses, rights and permits required to develop or operate our Plastic2Oil business, and may encounter environmental or occupational, safety and health conditions or requirements that would adversely affect its business; and (3) JBI may experience delays in the commercial operations of its Plastic2Oil machines and there is no assurance that they can be operated profitably. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see the Company's amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, filed on April 30, 2012, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and its other SEC filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

CONTACT:

JBI, Inc. Investor Relations
1.716.471.5995

MEDIA INQUIRIES:

media@jbi.net or please visit the JBI, Inc. Newsroom at http://www.plastic2oil.com/site/news-room

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THOROLD, Ontario, February 27, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – JBI, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQB:JBII) is pleased to announce that in Q1 the Company has been successful in bringing its second Plastic2Oil® (“P2O”) processor (the “Processor No. 2”) online at the Niagara Falls, NY facility.

The design of Processor No. 2 is based on data retrieved while working with the original P2O processor (the “Processor No.1”), which since June 2011 has undergone a number of substantial upgrades. The enhancements include a replicable and deployable modular design that leverages economies of scale with our manufacturers, the ability to cater to specific fuel needs of customers and a reduction of stack emissions.

Processor Nos. 1 & 2 are permitted to operate at 4,000 lbs. per hour, however they are currently operating at 2,000 lbs. per hour. The Company expects to operate both processors at 4,000 lbs. per hour, as per the upgraded Air Permit issued by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation ("NYSDEC"), once the Company receives approval on its amended Solid Waste Permit from the NYSDEC.

The Company expects that this amendment will effectively double the plastic feedstock throughput, from 2,000 lbs/hour per processor to 4,000 lbs/hour, which should double the amount of fuel output each P2O processor can produce.

“Bringing Processor No. 2 online represents a significant achievement as well as a milestone for our Company. We believe this sets us apart from other plastic into fuel conversion technologies,” states John Bordynuik, CEO and President. “JBI, Inc. is the first company to successfully move from a pilot plant to a multiple processor, full production plant within the industry.”

Towers and reactors have been fabricated for the third P2O processor (the “Processor No. 3”) and the Company looks forward to bringing No.3 online in the near future.

About JBI, Inc.

JBI, Inc. is an innovative North American fuel company that transforms unsorted, unwashed waste plastic into ultra-clean, ultra-low sulphur fuel without the need for refinement. JBI, Inc.'s patent pending Plastic2Oil® (P2O) process is a commercially viable, proprietary process designed to provide immediate economic benefit for industry, communities and government organizations with waste plastic recycling challenges. JBI, Inc. is committed to environmental sustainability by diverting plastic waste from landfill and potential incineration. For further information, please visit www.plastic2oil.com and review our SEC filings, including without limitation our Form 10-K, as amended, filed with the SEC on July 18, 2011.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees as of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of JBI, and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based, including the expected timing of the Company's Form 10-K, execution of the proposed agreements described above and consummation of the transactions contemplated by such agreements. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to: (1) JBI has a history of net losses, and may not be profitable in the future; (2) JBI may not be able to obtain necessary licenses, rights and permits required to develop or operate our Plastic2Oil business, and may encounter environmental or occupational, safety and health conditions or requirements that would adversely affect its business; and (3) JBI may experience delays in the commercial operations of its Plastic2Oil machines and there is no assurance that they can be operated profitably. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see the Company's amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, filed on July 18, 2011, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and its other SEC filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

CONTACT:
JBI, Inc. Investor Relations
1-877-307-7067

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THOROLD, Ontario, February 13, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – JBI, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQB:JBII) will host a conference call for shareholders on Monday, February 27, 2012. Chief Executive Officer John Bordynuik will lead the call and provide investors with a business update.

Details are as follows:

Date: Monday, February 27, 2012
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
Duration: 1 hour
Pre-Registration: Pre-registration for the event is required. All shareholders must register through the Company’s website: www.plastic2oil.com.
Conference Access: Access information (for telephone and web access) for both US/Canada and international will be emailed to approved registrants on Thursday, February 23, 2012.

 

Disclaimer: There is a 500 caller maximum on a first-come, first-serve basis. In order for the registration to be considered, registrants must provide the Company with a full first & last name, a valid email address and a valid telephone number. Registration approval is subject to the discretion of JBI, Inc.

For those shareholders who are unable to participate, a replay will be posted on the Company’s website.

Cisco Webex, the leading provider for web and teleconferencing, will enable shareholders to participate by telephone or online. The online experience will combine desktop sharing through a web browser with phone conferencing and will feature a multimedia presentation. Standard teleconference dial-ins will not be able to access the multimedia presentation. To learn about the Cisco Webex online system requirements, please visit the Investor Update Call page on the Plastic2Oil website at www.plastic2oil.com.

If you have questions about this event, please contact JBI, Inc. Investor Relations:

John P. Zervas
Email: jpz@jbi-ir.com
US & Canada: 1.877.307.7067
International: (001) 561.922.6750

About JBI, Inc.

JBI, Inc. is an innovative North American fuel company that transforms unsorted, unwashed waste plastic into ultra-clean, ultra-low sulphur fuel without the need for refinement. JBI, Inc.'s patent pending Plastic2Oil® (P2O) process is a commercially viable, proprietary process designed to provide immediate economic benefit for industry, communities and government organizations with waste plastic recycling challenges. JBI, Inc. is committed to environmental sustainability by diverting plastic waste from landfill and potential incineration. For further information, please visit www.plastic2oil.com and review our SEC filings, including without limitation our Form 10-K, as amended, filed with the SEC on July 18, 2011.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees as of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of JBI, and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based, including the expected timing of the Company's Form 10-K, execution of the proposed agreements described above and consummation of the transactions contemplated by such agreements. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to: (1) JBI has a history of net losses, and may not be profitable in the future; (2) JBI may not be able to obtain necessary licenses, rights and permits required to develop or operate our Plastic2Oil business, and may encounter environmental or occupational, safety and health conditions or requirements that would adversely affect its business; and (3) JBI may experience delays in the commercial operations of its Plastic2Oil machines and there is no assurance that they can be operated profitably. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see the Company's amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, filed on July 18, 2011, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and its other SEC filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

CONTACT:
JBI, Inc. Investor Relations
1-877-307-7067

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THOROLD, Ontario, January 20, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – After completion of audit and peer reviews of the stack test conducted on December 5-6, 2011 by Conestoga-Rovers & Associates ("CRA") on its Plastic2Oil ("P2O") processor, JBI, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQB:JBII.PK) has received the final emissions report from CRA. This report further validates the viability of the P2O process and allows the Company to apply to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation ("NYSDEC") for a modification to its Air Permit to run at significantly higher feedstock rates.

In December 2011, three separate stack tests were performed on the existing P2O processor with a pre-melt system. Only unwashed, unsorted waste plastics, including various industrial plastics (buckets & barrels, waste meat packaging, bags, etc.) and gas tanks from scrap cars, were used as feedstock for the test, consistent with the feedstock the processor is currently converting into ultra-clean, ultra-low sulphur fuel.

The three tests were conducted at feed rates of 3,258 lbs/hr, 3,233 lbs/hr and 3,932 lbs/hr, respectively. Ultimately, the test results proved that emissions decreased with increased feed rates. Emissions were considerably reduced through the addition of the pre-melt system (Q3) and more efficient and higher combustion of the off-gas generated by the P2O process.

Residue was not removed from the pre-melt reactor so that the internal walls could be examined. When the reactor was opened, the inside walls were remarkably clean. Two small “tumbleweeds” of clean dense bailing wire bunches were present from processing some paper mill ragger tail waste. Normally, residue and metals would be removed from the pre-melt periodically during operation.

The final report included particulate matter (PM) and hexane testing, both of which showed exceptionally low results.

Comparative emissions results from all of the stack tests performed on the Company’s P2O processor were as follows:

 

Emissions	Units	Original Stack Test (2010)	Final Stack Test  (Dec 2011)
O2	%	14.87	15.97
CO	ppm	3.16	3.1
SO2	ppm	0.23	0.02
NOx	ppm	86.4	15.1
TNMHC	ppm	0.25	3.92
PM	lbs/hr	0.016	0.002
Hexane	lbs/hr	Not tested	0.00001

 

"In-spec" end-user fuels produced (Fuel No. 6, Fuel No. 2, and Naphtha) were also tested and verified as ultra-low sulphur, consumer-ready fuel. The conversion ratio for waste plastic into fuel averaged 86%.

“This report is very exciting for the Company as it allows us to apply for a modified Air Permit from the NYSDEC which should enable us to effectively double the capacity of our P2O processor,” notes John Bordynuik, CEO and President. “Increasing the feedstock supply rate to almost 4,000 lbs/hr will significantly increase the rate at which we are able to produce fuel from waste plastic."

About JBI, Inc.

JBI, Inc. is an innovative North American fuel company that transforms unsorted, unwashed waste plastic into ultra-clean, ultra-low sulphur fuel without the need for refinement. JBI, Inc.'s patent pending Plastic2Oil® (P2O) process is a commercially viable, proprietary process designed to provide immediate economic benefit for industry, communities and government organizations with waste plastic recycling challenges. JBI, Inc. is committed to environmental sustainability by diverting plastic waste from landfill and potential incineration. For further information, please visit www.plastic2oil.com and review our SEC filings, including without limitation our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on July 18, 2011.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees as of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of JBI, and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based, including the expected timing of the Company's Form 10-K, execution of the proposed agreements described above and consummation of the transactions contemplated by such agreements. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to: (1) JBI has a history of net losses, and may not be profitable in the future; (2) JBI may not be able to obtain necessary licenses, rights and permits required to develop or operate our Plastic2Oil business, and may encounter environmental or occupational, safety and health conditions or requirements that would adversely affect its business; and (3) JBI may experience delays in the commercial operations of its Plastic2Oil machines and there is no assurance that they can be operated profitably. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see the Company's amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed on July 18, 2011 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and its other SEC filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

CONTACT: JBI Inc.
Investor Relations
1-877-307-7067

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THOROLD, Ontario, January 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JBI, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQB:JBII.PK) is pleased to announce that it closed agreements on January 6, 2012 for equity financing in the amount of US$2.795 million to build its Plastic2Oil (“P2O”) technology.

Thirteen accredited individuals participated in this recent round of financing, which consisted of units purchased at $1.00 per unit. Each unit included a share of common stock and a warrant to purchase an additional one-half share at an exercise price of US$2.00 at any time for a period of 18 months.

“I think this is further validation of our business model by sophisticated investors who believe in the innovations and proprietary technology that JBI, Inc. has developed,” commented John Bordynuik, CEO of the Company. “This financing will continue to support the operational build-out of our P2O processors at the Company’s Niagara Falls facility and the initial site in our agreement with Rock-Tenn Company.”

The Company believes that this new injection of capital will assist in increasing its production capacity more quickly in order to satisfy the recent fuel distribution agreements made with Indigo Energy Partners, LLC and XTR Energy Company Limited. It is yet another step in the development of the Company as it executes its vision of becoming a vertically integrated plastic recycling, fuel processing and fuel distribution company.

For more information on the details of this recent financing, please refer to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K file on January 6, 2012 and posted on the Company’s website at: www.plastic2oil.com.

About JBI, Inc.

JBI, Inc. is a domestic green Oil and Gas company. JBI, Inc. developed a process that converts waste plastic into fuel (Plastic2Oil), without the need of further refinement. JBI, Inc. scaled a 1kg process to a 20MT commercial processor in less than one year. For further information please visit www.plastic2oil.com and review our SEC filings, including without limitation our Form 10-K, as amended, filed with the SEC on July 18, 2011.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees as of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of JBI, and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based, including the expected timing of the Company's Form 10-K, execution of the proposed agreements described above and consummation of the transactions contemplated by such agreements. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to: (1) JBI has a history of net losses, and may not be profitable in the future; (2) JBI may not be able to obtain necessary licenses, rights and permits required to develop or operate our Plastic2Oil business, and may encounter environmental or occupational, safety and health conditions or requirements that would adversely affect its business; and (3) JBI may experience delays in the commercial operations of its Plastic2Oil machines and there is no assurance that they can be operated profitably. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see the Company's amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, filed on July 18, 2011, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and its other SEC filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

Contact: JBI, Inc.
Investor Relations
1-877-307-7067

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THOROLD, Ontario, January 4, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – JBI, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQX: JBII) is profoundly disappointed by the erroneous allegations of fraud contained in the civil lawsuit filed by the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”) earlier today. The Company regrets that its attempts to negotiate settlement of this dispute failed, and, in consultation with its litigation counsel and Board of Directors, looks forward to vigorously defending itself in court, where the Company believes it will prevail on the merits.

The allegations in the complaint concern legacy accounting issues that have since been corrected. Among other things, since restating its financial statements, the Company has hired a new chief financial officer and engaged additional experienced accounting staff as well as a reputable independent audit firm.

Contrary to the allegations made by the SEC, the Company believes that its officers acted in good faith in valuing the media credits discussed in the complaint, based on the information available at the time. The Company further maintains that after learning of potential problems relating to these credits, it took appropriate steps in compliance with its obligations to shareholders and the public markets at large.

JBI, Inc. is acutely aware of its responsibility to its shareholders and values the trust shareholders put in the Company. The defense of this lawsuit will further demonstrate the Company’s commitment to transparency and ethical business practices.

The Company is proud of its recent successes and will continue to focus on building out its business growth plan with its corporate partners.

About JBI, Inc.

JBI, Inc. is a domestic green Oil and Gas company. JBI, Inc. developed a process that converts waste plastic into fuel (Plastic2Oil), without the need of further refinement. JBI, Inc. scaled a 1kg process to a 20MT commercial processor in less than 1 year. For further information please visit www.plastic2oil.com and review our SEC filings, including without limitation our Form 10-K, as amended, filed with the SEC on July 18, 2011.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees as of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of JBI, and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based, including the expected timing of the Company's Form 10-K, execution of the proposed agreements described above and consummation of the transactions contemplated by such agreements. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to: (1) JBI has a history of net losses, and may not be profitable in the future; (2) JBI may not be able to obtain necessary licenses, rights and permits required to develop or operate our Plastic2Oil business, and may encounter environmental or occupational, safety and health conditions or requirements that would adversely affect its business; and (3) JBI may experience delays in the commercial operations of its Plastic2Oil machines and there is no assurance that they can be operated profitably. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see the Company's amended Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on April 20, 2011, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and its other SEC filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results. CONTACT: JBI Inc. Investor Relations 1-877-307-7067

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THOROLD, Ontario, December 29, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – As 2011 comes to a close, John Bordynuik, Founder and CEO of JBI, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQX:JBII), offers a recap of the Company’s progress and key milestones over the past 12 months.

“It’s been an exciting year for the Company,” states Bordynuik. “We’ve taken significant steps forward and on many levels have out-paced traditional industry timelines – and it has been a team effort.” He continues, “The successes we’ve seen in 2011 have involved many months of extensive testing, third party analysis and validation, and corporate due diligence. We are proud of our accomplishments and are confident about our growth moving into the next fiscal year.”

In May 2011, JBI, Inc. announced its first sale of fuel produced by the Company’s patent-pending Plastic2Oil® (“P2O”) process. Shortly thereafter, Coco Asphalt Engineering, a division of Coco Paving, Inc., entered into a Supply and Service Agreement for the Company’s ultra-clean, ultra-low sulphur fuel.

June 2011 brought more good news. “On June 17, 2011, we cleared a significant hurdle when the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) issued a permit to JBI, Inc. to operate 3 separate P2O processors at our Niagara Falls facility,” comments Bordynuik. “At the same time the NYDEC also issued a Solid Waste Permit which allowed us to store plastic feedstock materials on-site.”

During the summer months of 2011, the Company continued to make enhancements to its P2O processor, giving it the ability to produce specific fuel types to meet the needs of its customers. Bordynuik continues, “This paid huge dividends later in the year when new customers with diverse fuel requirements came onboard.”

In July, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued a Wells Notice to the Company in relation to its legacy accounting issues from 2009. “The Company is acutely aware of its responsibilities to its shareholders,” states Bordynuik. “As part of our internal corrective actions, we hired a highly respected auditor, an American Certified Public Accountant Controller, and retained the services of another highly ranked auditing firm and numerous financial consultants to advise the Company and assist in preparations of the 10Q and 10K filings. Most recently, we welcomed our new CFO, Matthew Ingham, CPA. Matthew will lead our financial reporting and will continue the improvements which began with the amending of the 2009 10K filing.”

The highlight of summer 2011 was the signing of a 10-year exclusive agreement with Rock-Tenn Company (RockTenn) to convert mill by-product waste into fuel using the Company’s P2O technology. “The significance of this agreement is impressive as it provides a solution to waste plastic challenges,” notes Bordynuik. “And JBI, Inc. will have access to free feedstock supplies for our P2O processors, which we will locate on RockTenn sites.”

The fall months of 2011 were spent enhancing the P2O processor in preparation for the final NYSDEC stack test scheduled for December. Upgrades included the installation of low NOx burners and the addition of a pre-melt system to increase through-put volumes. The Company worked with third party fabricators to produce standardized reactors and towers and has received the assembled modules.

“December 2011 has been busy, to say the least,” Bordynuik states with a bit of grin. “We kicked off the month by completing the final stack test required by the NYSDEC. It was a very exciting day – the emissions from the second stack test were found to be cleaner than the first test in August 2010, even with close to double the quantity of waste plastic through-put, while maintaining an 86.7% conversion rate to liquid fuel.”

This success was quickly followed by the news of an Air Permit exemption in the state where the first RockTenn P2O site will be located, reducing the lead time for roll-out of the RockTenn agreement in that state.

The year came to a close with the signing of two major fuel supply agreements, the first with Indigo Energy Partners, LLC (“Indigo Energy”) for the Company’s No. 6 Fuel Oil and the second with XTR Energy Company Limited (“XTR Energy”) for road transport fuels. The XTR Energy agreement will require the Company to purchase third party fuels to blend with its P2O fuel output until it can build out the capacity to meet the full quantities required by the customer.

“The beauty of the agreement with RockTenn, in combination with the fuel supply agreements with Indigo Energy and XTR Energy, is that we will be free to focus solely on the manufacturing of additional P2O processors as we move into 2012,” says Bordynuik. “It’s a huge step forward in achieving our vision of becoming a vertically integrated plastic recycling, fuel processing and fuel distribution company.”

For more information about JBI, Inc. and the types of fuel produced by its proprietary P2O process, please refer to the Company’s website: www.plastic2oil.com.

About JBI, Inc.

JBI, Inc. is a domestic green Oil and Gas company. JBI, Inc. developed a process that converts waste plastic into fuel (Plastic2Oil), without the need of further refinement. JBI, Inc. scaled a 1kg process to a 20MT commercial processor in less than 1 year. For further information please visit www.plastic2oil.com and review our SEC filings, including without limitation our Form 10-K, as amended, filed with the SEC on July 18, 2011.

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This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees as of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of JBI, and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based, including the expected timing of the Company's Form 10-K, execution of the proposed agreements described above and consummation of the transactions contemplated by such agreements. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to: (1) JBI has a history of net losses, and may not be profitable in the future; (2) JBI may not be able to obtain necessary licenses, rights and permits required to develop or operate our Plastic2Oil business, and may encounter environmental or occupational, safety and health conditions or requirements that would adversely affect its business; and (3) JBI may experience delays in the commercial operations of its Plastic2Oil machines and there is no assurance that they can be operated profitably. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see the Company's amended Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on April 20, 2011, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and its other SEC filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

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THOROLD, Ontario, December 23, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JBI, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQX:JBII) is pleased to announce today the signing of a multi-year transport fuel supply agreement with XTR Energy Company Limited (“XTR Energy”).

 

XTR Energy is one of the largest and fastest growing independent retail petroleum brands for regular and premium gasoline and diesel products in Canada. XTR Energy focuses on well-priced products, timely deliveries and innovative customer retention programs. This focus has enabled XTR Energy to establish network locations in Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I., Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

XTR Energy will be purchasing Regular Transport Gasoline, Premium Transport Gasoline, Diesel Ultra LS Clear and other acceptable road transport products from JBI, Inc. These products are the fuel output of JBI, Inc.’s Plastic2Oil^® (“P2O”) process, which will then be blended and made available through the Company’s Blending Site in Thorold, Ontario (“Thorold Terminal”).

“XTR Energy looks forward to acquiring products from JBI, Inc. in Ontario and across Canada. This new relationship is directly aligned with XTR Energy’s strategic objective to have a diversified secure supply of quality petroleum products from a variety of sources to meet the growing demands of the XTR Energy network and preferred customers,” stated Ken Wootton, President of XTR Energy, upon signing the agreement.

“We were attracted to XTR Energy because of their corporate values and distribution reach across much of Canada,” commented John Bordynuik, CEO of JBI, Inc. “They are committed to green alternatives, high operational standards and maintaining long-term winning relationships with both their customers and suppliers.”

The agreement with XTR Energy is a step forward in achieving the Company’s vision of becoming a vertically integrated plastic recycling, fuel processing and fuel distribution company. It allows the Company to utilize the value of one its key assets, the Thorold Terminal, a registered and licensed TSSA fuel blending and distribution facility with fuel storage capacity in excess of 250,000 US gallons.

About JBI, Inc.

JBI, Inc. is a domestic green Oil and Gas company. JBI, Inc. developed a process that converts waste plastic into fuel (Plastic2Oil), without the need of further refinement. JBI, Inc. scaled a 1kg process to a 20MT commercial processor in less than 1 year. For further information please visit www.plastic2oil.com and review our SEC filings, including without limitation our Form 10-K, as amended, filed with the SEC on July 18, 2011.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees as of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of JBI, and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based, including the expected timing of the Company's Form 10-K, execution of the proposed agreements described above and consummation of the transactions contemplated by such agreements. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to: (1) JBI has a history of net losses, and may not be profitable in the future; (2) JBI may not be able to obtain necessary licenses, rights and permits required to develop or operate our Plastic2Oil business, and may encounter environmental or occupational, safety and health conditions or requirements that would adversely affect its business; and (3) JBI may experience delays in the commercial operations of its Plastic2Oil machines and there is no assurance that they can be operated profitably. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see the Company's amended Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on April 20, 2011, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and its other SEC filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

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THOROLD, Ontario, December 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JBI, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQX:JBII) is pleased to announce today the signing of a long-term fuel supply agreement with Indigo Energy Partners, LLC (“Indigo Energy”).

Indigo Energy is a service-driven, wholesale distributor of petroleum products and renewable fuels that utilizes an expansive network of distribution terminals and bulk plants across the continental United States.

Under the terms of the agreement, Indigo Energy will off-take No. 6 Fuel Oil, from the JBI, Inc. Plastic2Oil (“P2O”) facility in Niagara Falls, NY.

The timing of this agreement in the early stages of the Company’s growth allows it to focus singularly on increasing production and growing capacity, instead of the marketing and distribution of its fuel products.

“We are very impressed with JBI, Inc.’s proprietary technology and the quality of their fuel products,” stated Martin N. Underwood, Jr., COO of Indigo Energy. “Additionally,” continues Mr. Underwood, “We feel this partnership is a natural fit for both companies and we look forward to bringing JBI, Inc.’s products to market as they expand production capacity to future plants across the U.S.”

John Bordynuik, CEO and Founder of JBI, Inc., commented, “We are excited about this partnership on several levels. First of all, we are proud to be affiliated with a company with the profile of Indigo Energy; a company which believes that green fuels can make a significant contribution to supplying clean, reliable energy.”

“Secondly,” continues Mr. Bordynuik, “After securing plastic feedstock supplies and creating a commercially viable, ‘green’ process for transforming plastic into oil, this agreement fulfills the final stage of our business growth plan, the distribution of our ultra-clean, ultra-low sulphur fuel to end-users.”

About JBI, Inc.

JBI, Inc. is a domestic green Oil and Gas company. JBI, Inc. developed a process that converts waste plastic into fuel (Plastic2Oil), without the need of further refinement. JBI, Inc. scaled a 1kg process to a 20MT commercial processor in less than 1 year. For further information please visit www.plastic2oil.com and review our SEC filings, including without limitation our Form 10-K, as amended, filed with the SEC on July 18, 2011.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees as of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of JBI, and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based, including the expected timing of the Company's Form 10-K, execution of the proposed agreements described above and consummation of the transactions contemplated by such agreements. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to: (1) JBI has a history of net losses, and may not be profitable in the future; (2) JBI may not be able to obtain necessary licenses, rights and permits required to develop or operate our Plastic2Oil business, and may encounter environmental or occupational, safety and health conditions or requirements that would adversely affect its business; and (3) JBI may experience delays in the commercial operations of its Plastic2Oil machines and there is no assurance that they can be operated profitably. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see the Company's amended Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on April 20, 2011, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and its other SEC filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

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THOROLD, Ontario, Dec. 19, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JBI, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQX:JBII) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew J. Ingham as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”).

 

As CFO, Mr. Ingham will report directly to CEO, John Bordynuik. He will be responsible for establishing the Company's financial strategies while ensuring the Company has the appropriate financial systems in place to manage current operations. He will lead the development of financial planning models and cost-benefit analysis to forecast and support future growth. Mr. Ingham will also be responsible for all financial filings required by the SEC, and will serve as a financial and business advisor to the leadership team.

 

"We are extremely pleased to welcome Matthew Ingham as our new Chief Financial Officer. Matthew brings the experience and skills the Company needs to support both our short and long term growth plans. Not only is he a seasoned auditor, but he possesses extensive experience managing a successful corporate finance division,” states CEO, John Bordynuik, on the appointment of Mr. Ingham.

 

Prior to joining JBI, Inc., Mr. Ingham held, successively, senior positions with two of the “Big 4” audit firms, PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP and Ernst & Young LLP, specializing in auditing assurance, financial reporting and transaction analysis, and developed a broad base of auditing and financial reporting skills through assignments on publicly traded and privately held companies.

 

At Ernst & Young, LLP Mr. Ingham held the position of Audit Manager, Assurance Advisory Business Services, working directly with firm partners and company executive management on audits to finalize findings and issue audit reports. He assisted with client implementation of first year compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for three SEC accelerated filers, including the coordination of international scoping and testing and participated in cross service line initiatives which included working on an internal audit engagement team to assist a new client in their first year Sarbanes-Oxley implementation.

 

Most recently, Mr. Ingham was Senior Manager, Technical Accounting, Insight Enterprises, Inc., a $4.8 billion international Fortune 500 information technology company. Reporting to Executive Management and Senior Financial Staff, his responsibilities included managing all communications with the external auditors, providing evaluations of technical accounting research and analysis matters. He led a global team of finance personnel in formalizing and documenting accounting policies and procedures, including working with multi-national teams on sales operations improvement initiatives.

 

 

About JBI, Inc.

JBI, Inc. is a domestic alternative Oil and Gas company. JBI, Inc. developed a process that converts waste plastic into fuel (Plastic2Oil), without the need of further refinement. JBI, Inc. scaled a 1kg process to a 20MT commercial processor in less than 1 year. For further information please visit www.plastic2oil.com and review our SEC filings, including without limitation our Form 10-K, as amended, filed with the SEC on July 18, 2011.

 

 

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees as of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of JBI, and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based, including the expected timing of the Company's Form 10-K, execution of the proposed agreements described above and consummation of the transactions contemplated by such agreements. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to: (1) JBI has a history of net losses, and may not be profitable in the future; (2) JBI may not be able to obtain necessary licenses, rights and permits required to develop or operate our Plastic2Oil business, and may encounter environmental or occupational, safety and health conditions or requirements that would adversely affect its business; and (3) JBI may experience delays in the commercial operations of its Plastic2Oil machines and there is no assurance that they can be operated profitably. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see the Company's amended Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on April 20, 2011, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and its other SEC filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

CONTACT: JBI Inc.
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