FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rotometrics takes over worldwide end user distribution for the electrically heated mandrel ELECTROMAN(tm) from Pantec GS Systems Kradolf, 23.10.2009 RotoMetrics takes over the worldwide sales for Pantec GS Systems’ electrically heated mandrel ELECTROMAN(tm) for machine-upgrades in printing shops with immediate effect. No change happens in the cooperation with OEM’s: Pantec GS Systems remains the contact for machine manufacturers. ELECTROMAN(tm) is an electrically heated sealed mandrel with encapsulated oil used for the heat transfer. The system contains no pumps or hoses, and therefore no risk of oil exposure. With this agreement the Swiss specialist for In-Line hot foiling systems opens up the worldwide access to printing shops, whereas RotoMetrics can extend their wide portfolio of rotary tooling by this innovative heating mandrel technology. Peter Frei, General Manager of Pantec GS Systems, is enthusiastic about the agreement: "With RotoMetrics we get a strong, worldwide sales network for ELECTROMAN(tm). RotoMetrics and Pantec GS Systems complement each other perfectly, thus RotoMetrics manufactures and sells the tools needed for the operation of ELECTROMAN(tm)." For the distribution of the foil saving and foil embossing systems Pantec GS Systems furthermore accelerates the establishing of a network of agents specialised in investment goods for the printing industry. About Pantec GS Systems Pantec GS Systems, located in Kradolf, Switzerland, is specialised in refining processes for the printing and converting industry, providing leading technologies for Hot and Cold Foil Stamping and Embossing, Foil Saving, Hologram Application and Security Solutions. http://www.pantec.com About RotoMetrics RotoMetrics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a worldwide leader in precision rotary tooling for the printing and converting industries. The company operates several facilities in the United States, as well as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom. http://www.rotometrics.com Picture: Pantec_RotoMetrics_Agreement_Ceremony Location: Label Expo 2009, RotoMetrics Booth From left to right Michael T. Bryant, President & CEO, RotoMetrics Peter Frei, General Manager, Pantec GS Systems Georg Strasser, Head of Technology, Pantec GS Systems Karen Moreland, Vice President "International Operations", RotoMetrics For further details please contact: Media Relations Pantec Engineering AG Michael Damm Tel: +423 377 13 33| mobile: +43664 884 24 450 michael.damm@pantec.com At the Company Pantec GS Systems Peter Frei, General Manager Tel: +41 71 644 98 98 | mobile: +41 79 643 32 78 info-gs@pantec.com ###