August 12, 2003
METALAST International, Inc., the process control and complete technology provider to the metal finishing industry, has recently joined forces with Rochester Industrial Services, Inc, Rochester, NY. Under the new partnership, Rochester Industrial will be a METALAST Certified Technical Representative, providing installations of the METALAST JobPro as well as being a distributor for the company.
The JobPro process controller represents the first affordable, off the shelf process control solutions for the $50 Billion metal finishing industry (electroplating and anodizing).
The JobPro integrates directly with existing rectifiers providing a low cost to better control aluminum finishing processes. The JobPro will help facilitate greater product consistency, process run repeatability, better quality control, and traceability. Utilizing the ISO and QS compliant JobPro will also enhance production throughput for platers and anodizers. The JobPro is available now with a 6-month introductory trial period.
“Rochester is a great company to be associated with, “ said METALAST Vice President Manufacturer Marketing. “They are progressive and proactive company that takes pride in working with new developments in technology. We’re very happy to have this association with them.”
“METALAST has put together a world class product and team,” said Joe Croce, Operations Manager of Rochester Industrial Services. “METALAST’s second to none approach and commitment to product and technology ensures that their customers will stay well ahead of the competition.”
In addition to being a metal finishing contractor, Rochester Industrial also sells chillers and other finishing equipment. Rochester Industrial Services has been including METALAST literature in their mailings on a monthly basis. The General Manager at Rochester said they are promoting METALAST at every opportunity to all of their metal finishing customers.
Rochester Industrial Services is a multi-skilled component level repair house. Rochester is diverse in electronics, hydraulics, mechanical, and complete ground-up machine and equipment refurbishing. The company offers a complete line of industrial services that have served industry rich Rochester and surrounding areas for over 30 years. We have produced a hi-tech, state-of-the-art shop that is capable of handling all industrial repair needs with goals of reduced costs and minimal down time.
METALAST International, Inc. is a recognized process control leader serving the entire worldwide metal finishing market (electroplating and anodizing). In addition to the METALAST JobPro, METALAST offers a complete line of its own private label metal finishing chemistries, licenses its proprietary anodizing technology to captive facilities, provides technical support, training and education, R&D services, and is a metal finishing consultant to many of the Fortune 500. METALAST also operates the world’s only technical center devoted to anodizing.
This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this document (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by METALAST International, Inc.) that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. . Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions but rather are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties such as technical difficulties in developing the products; competition from other suppliers of similar products; pricing that may not be acceptable to potential markets; problems with the transport of the products produced; failure for a market to develop for the products; and many other known and unknown factors that affect the technology and automotive industry in general. Should any risks and uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have material adverse effects on METALAST’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
