Wellstone Successful In Expanding Its Distribution Reach To Retail and Convenience Stores In Southeastern U.S. States DURHAM, N.C., May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wellstone Filters, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: "WLSF") a developer, producer and distributor of branded tobacco products and innovative tobacco filter technology, today reported on the results of its participation in a major retail convention held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on May 17, 2006. This convention represented an important gathering of major convenience store retailers located throughout the Southeastern region of the United States. Harry Poole, Vice President of Sales of Wellstone Filters, stated, "As we previously reported, our Wellstone branded tobacco products, which combine a patented filter technology with premium blended tobaccos, were available in a limited number of states in the U.S. during our first quarter of fiscal 2006. With approvals for distribution now in 43 states, this convention provided us the opportunity to gain exposure to a large number and diverse selection of retailers and convenience stores in several important geographic territories. In fact, during this one day trade show we were successful in taking orders for well over 100 stores." Samuel Veasey, Chief Operating Officer and Financial Officer of Wellstone Filters, added, "Industry reports indicate that the "MSA approved discounted- value" tier of cigarette brands is experiencing significant volume growth." He continued, "Wellstone Filters products, which have been MSA approved, believes its tobacco products which are distributed using a discount pricing strategy, will gain a competitive advantage as a result of its premium quality branding. We believe that the growth rates in this 'discount-value' tier, which vastly exceed the growth rates in the other competitive tiers, is well-known by retailers and may be viewed by them as an opportunity for improving their retail sales volume and profitability." About Wellstone Filters The Company is engaged in the development, marketing and distribution of a proprietary cigarette filter technology and tobacco products distributed under the Wellstone Filters brand. Currently, Wellstone's family of branded cigarettes includes Wellstone Red, Wellstone Smooth Blue, and Wellstone Menthol, all of which come in King Size and 100's. Wellstone believes it may be the first ultra-premium cigarette available at a value price that combines a patented filter and premium tobacco blend providing a rich, smooth tasting cigarette. Wellstone does not represent that its patented filter makes for a safer cigarette and emphasizes that no cigarette is safe. This press release or any other corporate communication by Wellstone, its management, directors, employees, agents or representatives is not intended to induce any person or persons to purchase Wellstone tobacco products or any other tobacco products. Licensed direct buying accounts can place orders for Wellstone Filters branded products by calling 866-456-9827 or by email at . For further details on the Company and its products please visit the Company's website at http://www.wellstonefilters.com/. Wellstone Filters believes that this press release contains forward- looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to facts that could cause results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. For further information you are encouraged to review Wellstone Filters' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the period ended December 31, 2005, and Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the period ended March 31, 2006. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release. DATASOURCE: Wellstone Filters, Inc. CONTACT: Wellstone Filters, Inc., Investor Relations, +1-336-597-8300 Web site: http://www.wellstonefilters.com/

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