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PLOOM MODELTWO AWARDED WITH 2014 INTERNATIONAL RED DOT DESIGN AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCT DESIGN

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March XX)- Ploom, Inc. has been honored with the Red Dot Design Award, a renowned international distinction for high design quality, for their innovative tobacco vaporizer, the Ploom modelTwo.   The  Ploom  modelTwo  system,  consisting  of  the  Ploom  modelTwo  device  and  Ploom  pods,  is  revolutionizing  the  concept  of  tobacco  consumption.  The  modelTwo  heats  individual  pods  of  premium,  authentic  loose-­‐leaf  pipe  tobacco  to  the  point  of  vaporization,  resulting  in  a  cleaner  tobacco  experience.  Similar  to  Nespresso,  Ploom  provides  an  end-­‐to-­‐end  consumer  experience  in  a  convenient,  portable  package.   “It’s a high honor to receive this award,” says Ploom CEO James Monsees, “With the Ploom modelTwo and its sister product, the Pax loose leaf vaporizer, we  are  recreating  the  ritual  and  elegance  of  smoking  for  consumers,  giving  them  an  entirely  new  experience  with  all  of  the  things  they  like  about  tobacco  and  none  of  the  things  they  don't.   We’re very proud to be recognized for the design of this product.” ABOUT RED DOT: Red Dot is a renowned distinction for high design quality. A jury of international experts awards the coveted quality seal only to products which set themselves apart significantly from comparable products thanks to their excellent design. With its origins dating back to 1955, the Red Dot Design Award ranks among the biggest and most renowned competitions in the world today. Red Dot documents in three disciplines – from product- to communication design to concepts – the most remarkable trends and best designs in the world. ABOUT PLOOM: Ploom: Tobacco for the 21st Century. Founded by two Stanford Design Program masters program graduates, SF-based Ploom applies design principles to reinvent the smoking experience. Ploom’s premium vaporizers provide a cleaner, modern alternative to smoking. Ploom strives to be the trustworthy company in the vaporization space while creating the best, most innovative vaporization products. Ploom’s products create a

flavorful vapor that can be enjoyed nearly anywhere. Smoking has evolved – enjoy tobacco on your terms. For additional information, visit ploom.com.