KUKA ROBOTICS SIGNS C.M.H. MANUFACTURING AND WALTONEN ENGINEERING AS NEW SYSTEM PARTNERS

Agreement Continues KUKA North American Expansion Providing New Partners with High Performance KUKA Robots and Technology

Clinton Township, Michigan — February 6, 2005 – KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced it has signed C.M.H. Manufacturing of Lubbock, Texas and Waltonen Engineering, Inc. of Warren, Michigan as its newest system partners. The addition of KUKA Robotics’ newest system partners continues the company’s North American expansion initiative. KUKA Robotics and its new system partners will work together to deliver high performance automation solutions to the die casting, automotive and appliance industries. C.M.H. Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of foundry equipment providing a full line of casting equipment to its die casting customers. Waltonen Engineering is leading service, integration, design and resource provider to its customers that include major automotive manufacturers, tier one automotive suppliers, defense contract suppliers, appliance manufacturers and product manufacturers.

“Both of our newest system partners are highly successful integrators providing quality automation solutions to their customers who range across multiple industries,” said Joe Campbell, director of strategic alliances for KUKA Robotics Corporation. “We believe that KUKA’s robot products and technology will not only enhance their offerings but allow us to together develop new and innovative solutions for the industries they work with.”

“Automation is key in the die casting industry with the manufacturer’s high production volumes and stringent safety requirements,” said John Hall, president of C.M.H. Manufacturing. “We needed the highest performance & most reliable robots available and after careful research of many robot manufacturers we chose KUKA for its state-of-the-art products and service.”

C.M.H. Manufacturing Co. is a family owned business located in Lubbock, Texas and was founded in 1982 by Charles M. Hall. C.M.H. produces the HALL line of foundry equipment with special emphasis on aluminum tilt pour gravity die-casting. C.M.H. offers a full line for casting machines, rotary tables and peripheral work cell support equipment designed around the tilt pour principle. The company uses the latest in CNC machining and computer aided engineering to meet its customer’s needs. For more information contact CMH Manufacturing at 806-744-8003 or visit their website www.cmhmfg.com.

Waltonen Engineering, Inc. was founded in 1957 and provides full service engineering and design services, system integration and personnel resource services to its customers including major automotive manufacturers, tier one automotive suppliers, defense contract suppliers, appliance manufacturers and product manufacturers. The company is committed to design and deliver quality engineering services that meet or exceed its customers' requirements through on-time delivery, cost-effective designs, teamwork, and continuous improvement of its quality management system. For more information contact Waltonen Engineering, Inc. at 586-274-2300 or visit their website at www.waltonen.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.


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