Avantec Technologies Inc.: Share Distribution

Avantec Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:AVV) (the "Company") is pleased to
announce that Raytec Metal Corp. ("Raytec") will proceed with the distribution
of shares it holds in the Company to the Raytec shareholders of record on
November 15, 2006, when the transaction was initially announced. The Raytec
shareholders approved the transaction at its 2007 Annual General Meeting and the
TSX Venture Exchange has confirmed that it has no objection to the distribution,
subject to certain escrow provisions.


Raytec currently owns 29,300,000 (approximately 55.3%) of the issued shares of
the Company. The shares held by Raytec will be distributed to the Raytec
shareholders of record on November 15, 2006. 


About Avantec Technologies Inc. (AVV) www.avantecsafe.com

Avantec(R) is a developer and manufacturer of antimicrobials for water
purification, cooling water, food surface sanitation and odor elimination using
proprietary technology and EPA registered products. Avantec(R) has established
channels of distribution with companies in North America, the European Union and
Asia.


AVANTEC TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Jerry A. Minni, Director

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