Thermal Dynamics Automation Partners with Koike to Deliver High Level Performance and Reliability


St. Louis, Mo. (May 5, 2008) - Koike-Aronson Inc., a manufacturer of high quality welding, positioning, and thermal cutting equipment doesn't have time to struggle with equipment that doesn't function properly or can't meet their customers' demands. The company wants equipment that is reliable and meets high performance standards. That's why Koike is partnering with Thermal Dynamics, the leading producer of manual and automated plasma cutting systems.

Recently, all U.S. and Canadian-based Koike Sales and Technical personnel were trained on Thermal Dynamics product lines, to be able to better serve their customers. Koike installed the systems in both of their training facilities in Arcadia, NY, and Houston, TX.

"For Koike to continue growing our customer base, it is very important that we continue to offer new products. The new AutoCut and UltraCut plasma systems from Thermal Dynamics are products we feel are an advantage for us to market," said Brad William, National Sales Manager at Koike Aronson. "Our reputation rests on every machine we ship. That's why we use Thermal Dynamics."

When Koike began investigating the Thermal Dynamics AutoCut and UltraCut lines, they discovered the plasma systems were reliable, user friendly, and easily mounted to existing equipment. As an alternative for the customers looking to cut stainless and aluminum with minimal cut angle, acceptable cut surfaces and no dross, Thermal Dynamics systems offered unmatched technology and performance capabilities.

"Thermal Dynamics, backed by Thermadyne technical and product support, has been outstanding," said Williams. "Prompt delivery has allowed us to operate under just-in-time conditions. This is a big plus when storage space is limited to a large backlog of orders."

The success of the partnership is being touted in a Thermadyne Automation ad featuring Koike. The ad will be run in upcoming issues of Welding Journal, Fabricator, and Manufacturing Engineering magazines.

The Thermal Dynamics growing family of Automation cutting systems offers flexibility, value and performance for advanced plasma cutting equipment. The automated systems cover the full range of plasma cutting applications from the industry leading thin gauge CUTMASTER Series to the high precision Ultra-Cut line.

Thermal Dynamics Automation includes a full line of conventional and high precision products with 100-300 amp systems, patented cartridge design for quick change over, SpeedLock attachment method, and unique water mist secondary for superior stainless and aluminum performance.

For more information about Thermal Dynamics products, visit the Web site at www.thermadyne.com.

About Thermadyne Industries

Thermadyne Industries, Inc. is owned by Thermadyne Holdings Corporation. Thermadyne Holdings is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of cutting and welding products and accessories under a variety of leading premium brand names including Victor®, Tweco®, Arcair®, Thermal Dynamics®, Thermal Arc®, Stoody®, Turbo Torch®, Firepower® and Cigweld®. Its common shares trade under the symbol THMD. For more information about Thermadyne, its products and services, visit the company's web site at www.Thermadyne.com.

For more information, contact,

Wes Morgan,

636-728-3057

wmorgan@thermadyne.com

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