Waterjet Cutters and Cutting Machinery
Flow International Showcasing 87,000 psi Waterjet Cutting Technology, NASCAR Race Car at FABTECH 2006
Tony Stewart #20 Home Depot NASCAR race car to be on display at Flow booth #9016
KENT, Wash., October 13, 2006 - Flow International Corporation (NASDAQ: FLOW), the world's leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure (UHP) waterjet technology, will showcase 87,000 psi waterjet cutting and Tony Stewart's #20 Home Depot Chevrolet Monte Carlo at FABTECH 2006, booth number 9016, October 31 - November 2, 2006, Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Joe Gibbs Racing Big Fans of Waterjet Technology
Recognizing the benefits of UHP waterjet cutting, the crew at Joe Gibbs Racing implemented Flow's 6 x 12 IFB with Dynamic Waterjet in 2005. Since that time, they have realized significant time and cost savings to produce parts for its NASCAR race cars. The Tony Stewart #20 Home Depot race car features many waterjet-cut parts including the engine plate, upper controls and brackets - many of which will be on display at FABTECH.
IFB with 87,000 psi with HyperPressure Technology
Flow's latest Integrated Flying Bridge (IFB) waterjet machine incorporates 87,000 psi waterjet cutting. Flow's HyperPressure technology enables faster, more cost-effective cutting. Waterjet cutting at 87,000 psi provides a host of benefits to manufacturers including:
o Faster cutting, lower part cost and higher production, including cutting speeds that are 20-30% faster than 60,000 psi
o 20-30% lower part cost than 60,000 psi
o Increased power density and jet efficiency
o 40% higher velocity
o Lower abrasive consumption, with 30-50% less abrasive used than 60,000 psi
o Reduced part taper
o Simpler, faster maintenance
About Flow International
Flow International Corporation is the world's leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet technology for cutting and cleaning. Flow provides state-of-the-art ultrahigh-pressure (UHP) technology to numerous industries including automotive, aerospace, job shop, surface preparation, food and dozens more. For more information, visit www.flowcorp.com
About Joe Gibbs Racing
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) was founded by Joe Gibbs in July 1991 with business partner Don Meredith. Gibbs, who won three Super Bowls during his first stint as Redskins coach from 1981 - 1992, formed JGR in part to give Gibbs an opportunity to spend more time with his sons, J.D. and Coy. Under Joe Gibbs' ownership, JGR has won three series titles, the 1993 Daytona 500 with Dale Jarrett, the 2000 Brickyard 400 with Labonte, the 2005 Brickyard 400 with Stewart and more than 45 NEXTEL Cup races. For photo inquiries, please contact Amy Joyce at 704.944.5049
Contact:
Michael Ruppenthal
Vice President, Marketing and Product Management
253-813-3314
mruppenthal@flowcorp.com
