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FilterBoxx Inks $9M

2011-09-12
Round in Calgary-based company led by XPV Capital and EnerTech Capital.
CALGARY, ALBERTA, FilterBoxx Water & Environmental Corp., a Calgary based company, announced today that they have closed a follow-on investment with XPV Capital and EnerTech Capital for $9 Million. The current round of financing will be used to help the Company continue its expansion of existing business lines and continue to move into emerging areas; including tailings pond treatment and offshore oil and gas water treatment.

"FilterBoxx has built an excellent reputation in the oil and gas industry as a provider of high quality products and services to help major energy companies address their water issues. We are in a position to continue growing while helping oil and gas companies minimize water consumption by reusing water, reducing energy consumption, and increasing efficiency," says Kevin Slough, Chief Executive Officer at FilterBoxx. "We are excited to have closed this round with these two highly regarded private equity funds. We believe that their involvement in the company lends a substantial amount of strategic and development support in the area of innovative water treatment technology, with emerging water issues in SAGD oil sand extraction, tailings water treatment, frac gas and enhanced oil recovery."

"FilterBoxx continues to grow strongly and add advanced technologies into its array of offerings to the world's leading oil & gas companies. XPV is excited to be involved in helping move the Company forward in its transition into a global player in water and wastewater treatment and reuse," said John Coburn, Chairman of FilterBoxx and Managing Director of XPV Capital Corp.

In operation since 2001, FilterBoxx has water treatment systems operating within Canada and the USA.

About FilterBoxx Water & Environmental
FilterBoxx Water and Environmental Corp. is a private company and leading provider of packaged potable water and wastewater treatment systems to drilling, mining and pipeline camps, small municipalities, resorts and aboriginal communities. Through our rental fleet and capital sale program, FilterBoxx addresses some of the most mission critical processes and industrial water treatment requirements of major oil and gas producers such as SAGD water reuse, boiler feed water treatment, and metals removal. For more information visit www.filterboxx.com.

About XPV Capital Corporation
XPV Capital Corporation is a Toronto-based investment firm focused on "Making a Difference in Water." By combining proven water entrepreneurs with seasoned investment professionals, XPV is a true value-added financial partner for both investors and companies aiming to capitalize on the sweeping transformation taking place in the global water industry.



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