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Mannatech has just announced that the company will soon add another country to their ever expanding family. The nutritional products company will expand into Singapore during the fourth quarter, 2008. Mannatech has had a great deal of success in the Asian Markets, and is looking forward to its newest expansion project.

Singapore is a leading developer and provider of skin care products and dietary and nutritional supplements. It was an easy and obvious choice for the company to expand into the country. Among the initial product offerings will be the company’s premier product, Advanced Ambrotose, in capsules and powders, MannaMatrix multi vitamin and mineral supplements and the PhytoMatrix caplets.

Until a new director for Singapore is announced, business in the country will be operated and managed from the company’s Australian headquarters. Mannatech expects their Singapore office to officially open during the first half of 2009.

Wayne Badovinus, President and CEO of Mannatech is looking forward to the company’s newest project, “Given our track record for global expansion success, we are looking forward to entering the Singapore market where we know there is already an interest in Mannatech products.”Opening in Singapore is a natural progression for Mannatech since we have had success in numerous Asian markets. Singapore’s culture and traditions relative to personal health align well with Mannatech’s emphasis on the combination of optimal health and financial wellness.”

Singapore has a great reputation in the direct selling industry. 11 percent of the populations, more than 500,000 people, are involved in direct selling. In the last few years, the total value of the direct sales industry was reported to be over $300 million dollars.

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Mannatech just got approval to conduct business in South Africa. This marks the 11th country where Mannatech health and wellness products are available and is just another step for the company in their continuing efforts to become a global leader in the health and wellness industry.

We first broke this story back in February and it looks the co. is on track to deliver.

Mannatech believes that South Africa is the perfect climate for their products. There is a rich culture of using elements from nature as part of the people’s health and wellness routine. South Africa was the first country to grant a patent for the technology used by Mannatech in the formulation of their most popular health supplement, Ambrotose.

Mannatech will offer a full range of health and wellness products, including the Optimal Health System which contains; Ambrotose, which is a rich antioxidant supplement, PhytoMatrix, a multi vitamin containing plant and mineral derivatives, and Plus which is an herbal amino acid that supports endocrine health.

Mannatech President and CEO, Terry Persinger released a statement about the South Africa launch, saying, “We’re anxiously looking forward to introducing our proprietary and patented products in South Africa.”

Now if only these guys would update their website and make it more informative and easier to use!

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Sports Illustrated has just announced their list of the 20 toughest athletes and Mannatech was thrilled that one their own made the list. Canadian Womens Hockey player, Hayley Wickenheiser, a member of Team Mannatech and perhaps one of the most famous and well respected woman’s hockey player in the world came in at number 20 on the list. Hayley is a gold and silver medalist in hockey and is also one of the premier softball players in Canada.

The list was published on the Sports Illustrated site on April 1st. Hayley is one of only two women to have made the list. Haley has some great company on the list, also named by SI were Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods.

Team Mannatech’s goal is to support the company and its products and spread the word on the health benefits that are provided by using healthy natural supplements like, PhytoMatrix and Ambrotose, two sports minded supplements created to help athletes perform at a high level. Team Mannatech’s members include top ranked athletes from all over the globe in every major sport, from football and basketball to bowling and the rodeo.

“Mannatech and Team Mannatech are extremely proud to have Hayley on our team,” said former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Butch Johnson, (”Coach” of Team Mannatech) Mannatech’s senior director of community affairs and sports marketing. “Hayley is a fierce competitor who has been a four-time world champion, a two-time Olympic gold medalist (Salt Lake City 2002, Turin 2006), a silver Olympic medalist (Nagano 1998) and has been named one of the ‘100 Most Influential People in Hockey’ by The Hockey News.”"

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