WATKINS, MN -- (Marketwire) -- 12/04/12 -- International Barrier Technology Inc. (TSX VENTURE: IBH) (OTCBB: IBTGF) held its annual general meeting on Friday, November 30, 2012. Shareholders approved all matters put before them at the meeting. Messrs. Michael D. Huddy, David J. Corcoran and Victor A. Yates were elected directors of the Company for the ensuing year.

The Board has reappointed Michael D. Huddy as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and appointed Melissa McElwee as Chief Financial Officer in place of David J. Corcoran. Mr. Corcoran, a founding shareholder of the Company and long-time member of the Company's management team, has stepped down as Chief Financial Officer but will continue to serve the Company as a director and actively assist management.

The Board thanks Craig Roberts for his contributions to the Company as a director. Mr. Roberts, who served as a director since 2006, elected not to stand for re-election.

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