CAD Template Library Version 4.0 Available as Website Download and CD Set


October 6, 2006

Brecksville, OH-Hyson Products introduces an updated CAD Template
Library, Version 4.0, which features gas spring, manifold cylinder,
cam, and component drawings to assist in die design. In addition to a
two-CD set available on request, the library can be downloaded directly
from the company website at www.hysonproducts.com.

The CAD Template Library, Version 4.0, includes drawings of the Super
Tanker® Series gas springs; Tanker® XP 200, 400 and 400HS gas springs;
T2, T3 and T3T Series gas springs; T2SL Series stock lifter gas
springs; Nitro-Dyne® XP Series manifold cylinders; Dyne-A-Cam® Series
cams; LCF(TM) Force Manager(TM) Series gas springs; CS2 Series controllable
gas springs; and components. Drawings are available in 2-D (DXF, DWG
and IGES) and 3-D (Parasolid(TM), Step and IGES) formats. The CAD Template
Library CD set also contains information on selecting the right system for your application as well as recommendations for designing manifold
systems. This same information is available on the website.

By completing the registration form included on the CAD Template
Library CDs or by registering at the website (ww.hysonproducts.com),
users have access to the latest template information and files.

Hyson Products is a division of Associated Spring, a business unit
of Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE:B). Hyson Products designs and
manufactures Nitro-Dyne® XP manifold systems and accessories, Super
Tanker® high performance gas springs with dynamic lubrication, T2
standard gas springs, T3 gas springs with the highest force and
shortest height available today, the Dyne-A-Cam® Series of cams, and
the DRAC® Series of delayed return manifolds in an ISO 9001:2000
certified facility.

Barnes Group Inc. (www.barnesgroupinc.com) is a diversified
international manufacturer of precision metal components and
assemblies and a distributor of industrial supplies, serving a
wide range of markets and customers. Founded in 1857 and
headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, Barnes Group consists of
three businesses with 2005 sales of $1.1 billion: Barnes
Distribution, an international, full-service distributor of
maintenance, repair, operating and production supplies;
Associated Spring, one of the world's largest manufacturers of
precision mechanical and nitrogen gas springs and a global
supplier of retaining rings, reed valves, shock discs, and injection-molded plastic components; and Barnes Aerospace, a manufacturer and repairer of highly engineered assemblies and components for aircraft engines, airframes, and land-based
industrial gas turbines. Over 6,500 dedicated employees at more
than 60 locations worldwide contribute to Barnes Group Inc.'s
success.

For more information, contact: Hyson Products, 10367 Brecksville
Road, Brecksville, OH 44141, Telephone: 1-800-876-4976 or
440/526-5900, Fax: 440/838-7684 or visit the website at
www.hysonproducts.com.

Contact: Christine Hansen
Phone: 440/546-4305

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