AVT Featured on TD Waterhouse Market News Website

AVT Featured on TD Waterhouse Market News Website and in Vending Times Magazine

Reports Highlight AVT's New Partnership with Sheets Energy Strips

CORONA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AVT, Inc., (Ticker: OTC: AVTC) (www.autoretail.com), has been featured in an article posted on the TD Waterhouse website announcing AVT's partnership with Sheets™ Energy Strips, the new way to do energy. Another article highlighting these new systems appears in Vending Times Magazine.

As part of the partnership, AVT will develop and produce specialized Sheets™ branded automated kiosks that will be placed in high-profile areas across the country including malls, office buildings, stadiums and arenas in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida.

The AVT designed automated kiosks currently include Sheets™ Energy Strips, branded hats and t-shirts. The highly advanced, automated retail experience also educates consumers through two plasma screens embedded in the machine and allows for messaging to change daily.

"We are always looking for unique ways to break through the clutter of traditional marketing campaigns," said Warren Struhl, CEO of PureBrands, LLC, the owner of Sheets™ Brand Energy Strips. "Automated kiosks are the perfect way for us to increase awareness of the brand and make it easier for anyone to Take a Sheet™ on-the-go."

"We specialize in helping companies find new and innovative ways to reach customers, expand distribution, and lower overhead," explains Shannon Illingworth, AVT company founder. "Our system allows Sheets™ to reach consumers at malls, businesses, sporting events, and other convenient locations -- giving them retail exposure without the high cost or overhead."

Supported by a marketing campaign featuring co-founder LeBron James along with partners Amar'e Stoudemire, Pitbull, Drake, Ray Rice and others, Sheets™ is quickly becoming, "the new way to do energy." As multi-platinum recording artist Drake said, "Why drink your energy when you can take a Sheet™!"

To learn more about AVT and how they bring ideas to life through their self-service retailing systems, customized vending solutions and automated stores, call 951-737-107 or visit AVT's Website at: www.autoretail.com.