Applied Films, R.G. Barry, True North Communications, PepsiAmericas, and Borden Chemicals and Plastics Limited Partnership Conference Calls to be Broadcast On Investor Broadcast Network Over the Internet.

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 2000

Applied Films Corporation (Nasdaq:AFCO), R. G. Barry Corporation (NYSE:RGB), True North Communications Inc. (NYSE:TNO), PepsiAmericas, Inc. (NYSE:PAS), Borden Chemicals and Plastics Limited Partnership (NYSE:BCU) will broadcast their investor communication conference calls over the Internet, Investor Broadcast Network announced.

Applied Films Corporation will broadcast its quarterly results conference call on Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 11:00 AM Eastern. This call can be accessed at http://www.vcall.com/NASApp/VCall/EventPage?ID=43721.

R. G. Barry Corporation will broadcast its quarterly results conference call on Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 11:00 AM Eastern. This call can be accessed at http://www.vcall.com/NASApp/VCall/EventPage?ID=46960.

True North Communications Inc. will broadcast its quarterly results conference call on Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 10:00 AM Eastern. This call can be accessed at http://www.vcall.com/NASApp/VCall/EventPage?ID=44682.

PepsiAmericas, Inc. will broadcast its quarterly results conference call on Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 10:00 AM Eastern. This call can be accessed at http://www.vcall.com/NASApp/VCall/EventPage?ID=43662.

Borden Chemicals and Plastics Limited Partnership will broadcast its quarterly results conference call on Friday, October 27, 2000 at 9:00 AM Eastern. This call can be accessed at http://www.vcall.com/NASApp/VCall/EventPage?ID=49260.

These events are available through Investor Broadcast Network's Vcall website, located at http://www.vcall.com. Listeners should go to the website at least fifteen minutes before these events to download and install any necessary audio software. There is no charge to access any event.

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Investor Broadcast Network, founded as Vcall in 1997, is the leading webcaster of investor events covering over 1200 public companies. The Company provides compelling investor content direct from companies and experts to more than 450,000 registered users through its Vcall, RadioWallStreet and Investor Conference broadcast services.

Vcall gives investors a front-row seat at corporate investor relations conference calls from more than 600 public companies. Vcall webcasts include earnings releases, shareholder meetings, and financial community presentations.

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