Medizone International Inc. announced that effective immediately, Canadian infection control expert, Dr. Dick Zoutman, and Californian management consultant, Mr. Glen Balzer, will join its management team. The company views this double-acquisition as a massive boost to its corporate strength as it readies itself for dramatic growth into the world arena of infection control. Although Dr. Zoutman has worked as a consultant with Medizone for over two years, he has accepted a new expanded role as Chief Medical Officer. In this new role, as well as continuing to provide direct microbiology support to Dr. Shannon, Dr. Zoutman will also report to both the President and the Chief Executive Officer with additional responsibilities. These will include: providing input into the design, planning, initiation and analysis of all beta test and post market surveillance programs worldwide. Providing direct liaison with clinical investigators and maintaining professional awareness of Medizone's many scientific accomplishments through the preparation of peer reviewed articles and the preparation of presentations at medical conferences. Complimenting Dr. Zoutman's expanded role is the appointment of Mr. Glen Balzer. Glen brings an enormous wealth of experience and expertise into the vital area of national and international sales and marketing channel development.