Frank Baeumler Appointed Vice President of Business Development for Mate Precision Tooling


Anoka, Minnesota: Mate Precision Tooling, a world-leading manufacturer of CNC punch
press tooling, announces the appointment of Frank Baeumler to the position of Vice President of
Business Development.

Kevin Nicholson, President of Mate Precision Tooling, stated that "Mr. Baeumler's
appointment to this newly created position will open new directions and growth opportunities for
Mate. He will lead the effort to identify complementary business segments for Mate where we
can apply the skills and techniques that make Mate an industry leader. These new segments will
provide diversification and growth into new product families, customer groups and markets."

"Mr. Baeumler's background and success in leading Mate's German manufacturing
operations and international marketing department ideally qualify him for this important position,"
stated Mr. Nicholson. "His global network of contacts and substantial manufacturing experience
will guide Mate's successful future business development process."

Born in Nuremberg, Germany and fluent in German, Mr. Baeumler most recently was
Vice President European Operations and Managing Director of Mate Precision Tooling GmbH.
During his six years in these positions, he expanded and moved the operations into new
facilities in Oberursel, Germany. He developed new systems that utilize and combine the
strengths of both Mate USA and Mate Germany to better serve all of Europe and the worldwide
precision sheet metal market.

Prior to his position in Germany, Mr. Baeumler was Mate's International Marketing
Manager for 11 years. During his 23-year tenure with Mate, the company doubled in sales
volume and expanded globally with presence in virtually all manufacturing markets worldwide.

Prior to joining Mate, Mr. Baeumler was Education Coordinator with the Minnesota Trade
Office, State of Minnesota Department of Economic Development for 4 years, and was head
coach of the British Royal Navy Alpine Ski Team for 2 years.

Mr. Baeumler holds a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Wisconsin and
an M.A. in International Relations from the University of Wyoming. He served as board member
of the Minnesota U.S. Export Assistance Center, as board member of the Minnesota World
Trade Organization including one term as President, and served on committees of the
Association for Manufacturing Technology.

Frank Baeumler's contact information is:

Tel: 763-576-3479

800-328-4492.

Email: frank.baeumler@mate.com

Fax: 800-541-0285.

Write to Frank Baeumler at:

Mate Precision Tooling,

1295 Lund Boulevard

Anoka,

Minnesota 55303.

ABOUT MATE PRECISION TOOLING:

Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, Mate Precision Tooling is a
leading global manufacturer of original and replacement tooling for CNC punch presses with
manufacturing facilities in Minnesota and Germany.

Mate holds numerous patents worldwide. Mate's leadership position is the result of five
decades of specialization, service and customer satisfaction. End users and original equipment
manufacturers look to Mate for innovation in a wide range of products including punch holders,
die holders, cartridges, multi-tools and more.

For additional information, visit www.mate.com.

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