Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SUMMARY: AIWD AWARDS CYL-TEC, INC. PRIMARY VENDOR STATUS

The Association of Independent Welding Distributors (AIWD) awarded Cyl-Tec, Inc. Primary Vendor status at their recent convention in Florida. The purchasing cooperative awards Primary Vendor status based on nominees meeting established criteria, meeting regulation and compliance requirements, and providing value to the members.

According to Jim Bennett, President of Cyl-Tec, Inc., "We are honored and grateful to all the AIWD members and the AIWD Board for electing Cyl-Tec, Inc. as Primary Vendor for high-pressure compressed gas and acetylene dissolved gas cylinders for the next three years. We are very excited and look forward to the opportunity to serve the membership."

Cyl-Tec, Inc., a member of the International Oxygen Manufacturers Association, now offers a wide range of products to complement its respected cylinder testing and maintenance services, including steel high-pressure compressed gas cylinders, aluminum cylinders, acetylene cylinders, portable cryogenic cylinders, beverage carbonation cylinders, scuba cylinders, ACRYLEX fast-dry water-based paints, cylinder valves and caps, and other related items.

Cyl-Tec, Inc. is a registered U.S. DOT hydrostatic and ultrasonic test station and provides U.S. DOT-approved cryogenic cylinder repair.

Cyl-Tec's cryogenic repair services include a two-year warranty on vacuum. Since 1991, Cyl-Tec, Inc. has been an industry source for high-quality cylinder maintenance.

For more information, contact: Cyl-Tec, Inc., 950 West Industrial Drive, Aurora, IL 60506; Phone: 888-429-5832 or 630-844-8800; Fax: 630-844-5100; e-mail: info@cyl-tec.com; or visit www.cyl-tec.com.