KUKA Robotics Extends Reach in Canadian Wood and Metals Markets

Clinton Township, Michigan — May 30, 2006 – KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced it has signed Les Machineries AutomaTech Inc. of Quebec, Canada as its newest system partner extending the company’s reach into the Canadian market. Les Machineries AutomaTech plans on using KUKA Robots in wood product manufacturing application cells designed to increase small and medium sized manufacturer’s efficiency. Les Machineries AutomaTech Inc. is a leading engineering consulting firm specializing in industrial automation.

“We are excited about our partnership with Les Machineries AutomaTech and their plans to develop application cells for the wood product manufacturing industry,” said Kevin Kozuszek director of marketing for KUKA Robotics Corporation. “The inherent flexibility of our robots lends itself beautifully to the needs of these small and medium manufacturers of wood products.”

“In our research of automation providers we found KUKA Robotics to be the premier manufacturer of quality robots and the manufacturer with superior support and service,” said Louis Bergeron, president of les Machineries AutomaTech Inc.

Les Machineries AutomaTech Inc. is a leading engineering service firm specializing in robotic & automated system design, industrial equipment design, modification and upgrades. The company’s expertise in software development enables them to build custom real time information systems that link the office and production floor. Their customers range across multiple industries including the wood transformation and foundry industries where they have had extensive experience. The company’s dedication to a team experience enables them to efficiently integrate mechanical, electrical, robotic and computer systems in a project. For more information visit their website at www.m-automatech.com.

KUKA Robotics Corporation, with its parent company KUKA Roboter GmbH, Augsburg, Germany, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial robots, with an annual production volume approaching 10,000 units, and an installed base of over 60,000 units. The company’s 5 and 6 axis robots range from 3kg to 570kg payloads, and 635mm to 3700mm reach, all controlled from a common PC based controller platform. KUKA robots are utilized in a diverse range of industries including the appliance, automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, logistics, food, pharmaceutical, medical, foundry and plastics industries. KUKA robots are found in a multitude of applications including: material handling, machine loading, assembly, packaging, palletizing, welding, bending, joining, and surface finishing. For more information contact KUKA Robotics at 866-873-5852 or visit their website at www.kukarobotics.com.

About KUKA Robot Group

KUKA Roboter GmbH, Augsburg, is a member of the IWKA Aktiengesellschaft Group (Karlsruhe) and ranks among the world’s leading suppliers of industrial robots. Core competencies are the development, production and sale of industrial robots, controllers, software and linear units. The company is the market leader in Germany and Europe, and the number three in the world. The KUKA Robot Group employs about 2,000 people worldwide. Of these, 1,200 are employed in Germany, either at the KUKA Robot Group headquarters in Augsburg, or at various subsidiaries. In 2005, sales totaled 340 million euro. Over 20 subsidiaries provide a presence in the rest of Europe, the US and Asia.

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KUKA Robotics Corp.
Press and Industry Analysts Marketing Manager
Kevin Kozuszek
1 248.819.0230 (voice)
1 866.329.5852 (fax)
info@kukarobotics.com

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