Alco Advanced Technologies, Inc. Obtains Current Information Status on Pink Sheets

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - January 12, 2011) - Alco Advanced Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ALCD) announced today that the company has achieved current information status based on the rigorous requirements set forth by Pinksheets.com. This means that the company is fully compliant with all the rules and regulations necessary to attain classification in the current category. Updated financials and disclosure statements have been posted and can be found by visiting www.pinksheets.com, and typing ALCD in the search box.

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Alco's management team is in discussions with several selected countries for the use of its unique container electronic inspection service and the respective countries compliance with the Safe Port Act legislation and other international security maritime rules and regulation. 

Please visit Alco's website at www.alco-advanced.com to learn more about the company's Container electronic inspection services.

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