BlastGard International to show BlastWrap Technology at The Pacific 2006 International Maritime Exposition

Clearwater, FL January 31, 2006 - BlastGard International, (OTCBB:BLGA), a creator of blast mitigation products, will have its BlastWrap technology and its BlastGard blast-mitigating trash receptacles (MTR) presented at The Pacific 2006 International Maritime Exposition January 31 to February 3, 2006. The event will take place at the Sydney Exhibition and Convention Centre in Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia. The Exposition, which showcases the latest in maritime and naval technology from around world, brings together key industry, defense and government personnel from Australia and around the world, and is the only comprehensive industries exhibition and conference in this region. European and North American based companies use this as an opportunity to connect with the key decision makers of South East Asia and the South Pacific.

Marine Equipment International (MEI), in association with Technical Engineering & Associated Management (TEAM), will make formal presentations of the BlastGard products. U.S. companies The November Group (TNG) and Security Technologies International (STI) have appointed MEI-TEAM as agents in Australia and New Zealand for the blast-mitigation product 'BlastWrap. MEI is in the field of marine engineering, with specializing in the supply of military and commercial engineering equipment to the shipbuilding and offshore industries. TEAM is an Australian company, established in May 1980, which primarily provides services to the Australian defense sector in government and industry. TEAM has concentrated on strategic alignments with U.S. and Australian high-tech companies, with the goal of transferring niche defense technology to the Australasia region. STI is an international consulting services firm that provides management expertise and assistance to U.S. and foreign technology companies in the corporate and homeland security fields. The November Group is an international consulting services firm engaged by BlastGard to develop and assist in implementing a market penetration strategy to bring BlastGard technology to the attention of key decision-makers in commercial, military, law enforcement and government agencies.

Organizers of the Pacific 2006 maritime exposition are anticipating high-level delegations from more than 27 countries, covering military, industry, scientific, academic and research interests. Jim Gordon, Chairman and CEO of BlastGard International, commented: "This exposition provides an excellent opportunity to present our revolutionary products to a sophisticated audience that can recognize the imminent need to employ them. The location of the exposition is also of great significance because it will be addressing a part of the world that has seen its share of terrorist incidents and continues to be under threat."

About Marine Equipment International, Inc.
Marine Equipment International (MEI) is major supplier of military and commercial engineering equipment to the shipbuilding and offshore industries. With global agency agreements in place with some of the worlds most esteemed companies, MEI is Australia's foremost specialist marine equipment supplier. MEI has been actively involved in many Defense related projects for both the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Army. For more information, go to their web site at www.mei-aust.com.

About Technical Engineering and Associated Management Pty Ltd.
Technical Engineering and Associated Management Pty Ltd (TEAM) is an Australian majority owned company, established in May 1980, in the state of New South Wales. Over the years the firm has primarily provided services to the Australian Defense sector, both to the government and industry. In recent years, TEAM has concentrated on strategic alignments with US and Australian High Tech. companies, with the goal of transferring niche' defense technology to the Australasia region. For more information, go to their web site at www.teamaust.com.

About Security Technologies International LLC
Security Technologies International LLC (STI) is an international consulting services firm providing management expertise and assistance to U.S. and foreign technology companies in the corporate and homeland security field. STI assists its clients in developing market entry strategies and access to markets. Through its network of relationships with small to large multinational technology and investment firms, and its insight into strategic security developments, STI assists companies achieve results by forming teaming agreements, strategic alliances and partnerships in the security, defense, intelligence and law enforcement market. For more information, go to their web site at www.sec-tec.us.

About The November Group
The November Group (TNG) is an international consulting services firm providing management expertise and assistance to U.S. and foreign technology companies. Howard Safir, a member of BlastGard's Board of Directors, is Chief Executive Officer of TNG. TNG has been engaged by BlastGard: to develop and assist in the implementation of a market penetration strategy in order to enable the Company to meet its objectives with respect to the U.S. marketplace; to assist the Company in developing and sustaining a systematic effort to bring BlastGard technology to the attention of key decision-makers in the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, New York City Police, Fire and Emergency Services, FBI and other Police/Fire Organizations in the USA; and to provide assistance in identifying and developing teaming or partnering opportunities for the Company.

About BlastGard International, Inc.

BlastGard International, Inc. creates designs, develops, manufactures and markets proprietary blast mitigation materials. The Company's patent-pending BlastWrap® technology effectively mitigates blast effects and suppresses post-blast fires. This unique technology is being used to create new, finished products or to retrofit to existing products. BlastWrap® is a market leading product from which blast protection solutions are built to save lives and reduce damage to valuable assets from explosions. Additional information on BlastGard can be found at http://www.blastgardintl.com.

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