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SmartGlass International to Launch SPD SmartGlass

September 15th, 2008

Dublin, Ireland, September 15, 2008 – SmartGlass International Ltd. (SGI), a licensee of Research Frontiers Inc. (Nasdaq: REFR), will launch its line of SPD-SmartGlass architectural window products at the 100% Detail show being held from September 18-21, 2008 at Earls Court in London, England. Featuring more than 150 exhibitors, 100% Detail is a premier exhibition featuring the latest developments in sustainability, innovation and design for the building environment.

SGI will exhibit four large SPD-SmartGlass panels that will be used in the walls of a circular meeting room at their stand (T28) at the show. These panels use second-generation SPD-Smart film recently supplied by Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd. with lamination done by SGI at their new and expanded manufacturing facility in Dublin, Ireland. This 1,860 m2 (20,000 ft2) facility houses the company’s design, tempering, laminating and quality control operations, and its product showroom.

“We are extremely excited to launch SPD-SmartGlass at 100% Detail,” said John Browne, Managing Director of SGI. “Our company recently completed a multi-panel roof-lite project in London using our SPD-SmartGlass and we are seeing very high levels of interest in this innovative technology from existing and prospective clients, many of whom have already scheduled appointments to meet with us at the show.”

SGI’s line of SPD-SmartGlass also has been named to the short list for 100% Detail’s Most Innovative Building Product Award. Supported by the industry publication Architecture Today, judging for this prestigious award is based on several factors including innovation, the use of materials and technology, and sustainability.

In addition to its SPD-SmartGlass meeting room at its booth at the 100% Detail Show, SGI will display a panel of its SPD-SmartGlass on a special finalists stand at the show, and all finalists will be recognized in an upcoming edition of Architecture Today. According to John Browne, “The news of our making the short list is terrific and we are tremendously excited to now offer SPD-SmartGlass to our growing client base.”

More information about SmartGlass International can be found at www.SmartGlassInternational.com.

More information about the 100% Detail show to be held from Sept 18-21 in London, England can be found at the exhibition’s web site at www.100percentdetail.co.uk.

For further information, please contact:

SmartGlass International Ltd.

John Browne (for customer and media inquiries in Ireland)

+353 1 462 9945

Robert Hudson (for customer and media inquiries in the UK)

+44 (0) 2392 571 122

info@smartglassinternational.com

Smart Glass International is on the move

March 6th, 2008

Due to increased growth in worldwide sales and a bright forecast SmartGlass International is moving to a new dedicated production facility in Dublin. The new 20,000 sq/ft manufacturing and R&D facility due to open in April 2008 will enable Smart Glass International to increase capacity and to bring all production process’ in house from design, cutting, tempering, assembly, lamination and final test and assembly.

A new showroom will also be opened allowing clients to view product possibilities, this will be soon followed by an on line virtual showroom to be launched on the SmartGlass International website in mid 2008.

Managing Director, John Browne said “We have invested heavily in our new premises and in new plant and machinery. Sales to date have grown strongly and we anticipate strong near term growth. Our Smart Glass products are still at a very early stage in their marketing life cycle and we anticipate that the majority of commercial new builds and refurbishments will include a Smart Glass product in the very near future. Our new facility; dedicated to Smart Glass production also allows us to research and develop new products and potential uses for our products. We are excited by the popularity of our products and the potential that the future brings.”

SmartGlass International is a dedicated manufacturer of Electronically Switchable Architectural Glass. LC SmartGlass™ (Privacy) and SPD SmartGlass™ (Solar-Control).

The use of intelligent smart glass provides added value and increased flexibility in new building design, improves working environments and building ergonomics, saves energy, and increases the well being of occupants. SmartGlass International is dedicated to bringing environmentally friendly “green” products and unique design capabilities to their customers.

SGI offers unique and bespoke SmartGlass services including technical, consultancy, design, installation, supply only service, control systems, service and maintenance through to complete “design & build” turnkey solutions.

Contact Details:

Web: www.smartglassinternational.com

Email: info@smartglassinternational.com