NuSil Technology Positions for Growth by Expanding Distribution Network in Europe



Carpinteria, California - June 30, 2006 - NuSil Technology (www.nusil.com), a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone-based materials for healthcare, aerospace, electronics and photonics, announces the expansion of its European distribution network with the signing of Velox GmbH.

Velox, a Germany-based, industrial raw materials distributor, will represent NuSil ' s healthcare and engineering products in Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Spain, Portugal and Turkey. This agreement addresses the need for additional offices and technical centers to serve these rapidly growing, high-technology manufacturing regions.

" NuSil Technology ' s business success is contingent upon our ability to deliver on-site application support. The challenge for NuSil is to identify distributors with technical expertise in emerging markets, " said Kyle Rhodes, general manager of NuSil Technology Europe. " Velox GmbH has a highly technical sales force and product offering, making it an excellent partner for a company like NuSil. "

Fortune 500 manufacturers choose NuSil because of its custom approach to materials development and unprecedented commitment to customer service. With this expansion, NuSil is positioned to apply its proven development and custom service approach and faster, more advanced manufacturing processes to expanding markets in photonics, electronics and medical devices.

For more information, visit www.nusil.com or call NuSil Technology Europe at +33 4 92 96 93 31.

About NuSil Technology

NuSil is a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone compounds for healthcare, aerospace, electronics, photonics and other applications that require precise, predictable, cost-effective materials performance. ISO-9001-certified since 1994, NuSil operates state-of-the-art laboratories and processing facilities in North America and Europe and provides on-site, in-person application engineering support worldwide. NuSil Technology Europe can be reached at +33 4 92 96 93 31, or on the web at www.nusil.com.

About Velox

Velox GmbH is a leading European distribution and marketing company for specialty raw materials in the sectors of plastics, rubber, paint and inks. Velox GmbH is a German company founded in 1993, with the head office in Hamburg and offices in more than 10 countries in Europe. More information about Velox can be found on www.velox.com or email: info@velox.com.

Stephen Bruner
NuSil Technology
805-566-4130 x234
steveb@nusil.com

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