Elsner Introduces Jay Roth, Regional Sales Manager


For Immediate Release - Elsner Engineering Works, Inc. is pleased to announce that Jay W.
Roth has been promoted to Regional Sales Manager, with responsibility for the western and
eastern United States, Canadian territories and our Italian and African sales territories. Jay
replaces Donald. M. Rush, who retired at the end of December, 2008, after 27-1/2 years of loyal
service.

Jay began his career at Elsner in 1995 and has worked in various capacities throughout
the Company. Prior to his promotion to Regional Sales Manager, Jay worked as a mechanical
and electrical machine design engineer. Jay holds degrees in both Mechanical and Electrical
Engineering Technology from The Pennsylvania State University.

F. Rusty Elsner, President & CEO states: "When Don Rush informed me of his intention
to retire, it was an easy decision to select his replacement from within. Jay was our logical
selection because of his well-rounded background in our organization, his technical know-how
and his great personality. I can assure our customers that if you liked working with Don all of
these years, you will likewise enjoy your business relationship with Jay. I have no doubt that Jay
will be very successful in his new career path."

Jay resides in Hanover with his wife, Amie, and their two children.

Founded in 1934, Elsner Engineering Works, Inc. designs and manufactures converting
and packaging machinery. They will be celebrating their 75th anniversary as a family owned and
operated business in 2009. Their line of over 50 different machines are used to convert and
package such products as disposable disinfectant baby non-woven wipes, gift wrap paper,
aluminum foil and wallpaper. Elsner currently services and supports over 2400 machines
worldwide with equipment in service in nearly 60 countries. Besides their headquarters in
Hanover, PA, they have a sales office in Bremen, Germany, and offer field support from sites in
Germany and Shanghai, China.

You may contact Jay for your equipment needs at:

Elsner Engineering Works, Inc.

475 Fame Avenue, P.O. Box 66

Hanover, Pennsylvania 17331

USA

E-mail: jroth@elsnereng.com

Phone: +1-717-637-5991

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