Applied Robotics Recieves Prestegious Award from Hypertherm


GLENVILLE, N.Y., July 16, 2007 - Applied Robotics Inc., a leading provider of end-of-arm tooling and connectivity solutions was recently awarded a Supplier Excellence Award for 2007 by Hypertherm, the world leader in metal cutting technology. Applied Robotics' QuickSTOP product helps protect the cutting heads utilized on Hypertherm's systems.

Hypertherm established the award in 2004 and it signifies 100% on time delivery and/or 100% quality. Hypertherm has made the award only six times and only twice for both 100% on time delivery and 100% quality. Applied Robotics, Inc. is the first US based company to receive it for both 100% on time delivery and 100% quality.

The partnership began in 1998 and has shown continual success for both parties and their customers. Both ISO-9001 registered companies, Applied Robotics, Inc., and Hypertherm feel ISO and LEAN practices have helped contribute to their overall achievements allowing them to be more proactive in anticipating the needs of their customers and to distill the latest in expert knowledge.

About Applied Robotics

Applied Robotics Inc., headquartered in Glenville, N.Y., is an ISO-9001 registered, employee-owned company serving the world's automation market. Founded in 1983, Applied Robotics designs and manufactures end-or-arm tooling and connectivity solutions intended to solve complex automation problems and improve efficiencies. Serving a wide spectrum of customers and industries ranging from large Fortune 500 companies to small privately-held businesses, the company's wrist-down solutions can be found in manufacturing, welding, assembly, material removal and material handling applications throughout the United States, Canada, Pacific Rim, Europe, Mexico, South America and Australia.

About Hypertherm

Since 1968, Hypertherm has been the industry leader in plasma arc cutting equipment and service. By continually delivering breakthrough advances in metal-cutting productivity and precision - first in plasma, now also in laser - Hypertherm reaffirms and extends its position as the world's leading supplier of advanced high temperature metal cutting technology. Hypertherm serves a wide range of industrial metal cutting needs from its headquarters in Hanover, New Hampshire, with subsidiaries, sales offices and partner representation worldwide.

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