1 EXHIBIT 10.9 Moldmaster PO BOX 85 Rochdale OL12 8FG ENGLAND Tel No: +44 1706 712532 Fax No: +44 1706 712532 Email: Moldmaste@aol.com 26 January 1999 Castlekeep Holding (USA) Inc 150 Water Street PO Box 538 Sault Ste. Marie Michigan 49783 USA For the Attention of Mr Howard Keep and Mr Terry Keep Gentlemen I am pleased to confirm that you have the exclusive rights to market the Hargreaves and Gott Moldmaster pulp moulding machine in North America for an initial period of two years which can be extended by mutual agreement in 18 months time. This also covers any associated drying equipment and moulding dies and spare parts. I also confirm that any inquiries which we receive from North America will be passed directly to you. Good luck with this venture which I trust will be mutually beneficial to both our companies. J R KOCZUR