6 Jan 2003
Ceeco Bartell

Bartell Machinery Systems LLC

Press Release

Bartell Machinery Systems LLC, of Rome NY, is pleased to announce its continued commitment to the wire and cable industry with the purchase of certain assets of Ceeco Manufacturing Ltd., a leader in the manufacture of metallic rotating and twinning equipment. The purchase expands Bartell’s Products and Services in the Energy, Data and Gas/Oil exploration sectors and includes the employment of a core group of skilled professionals from Ceeco’s Sales, Engineering and Service departments. These individuals will integrate with the existing Bartell support structure to enable a smooth and seamless transition of the operation into Bartell as well as maintain a familiar customer contact framework.. Both companies enjoyed a reputation for providing innovative designs, quality products and a commitment to "Customer Satisfaction", one that Bartell will continue.

Ceeco’s innovative designs and technologically advanced product line of metallic rotating and twinning equipment which includes Stranders, High Speed Twinners, Roll Forming, Wrapping and Armoring machines, Planetary and Rigid-frame Cablers, will complement Bartell’s existing wire industry products. This expanded product range will enable Bartell to meet the growing needs of its customers.

Existing Ceeco products will continue to be supported from a Toronto, Ontario, office base, with product being manufactured and supplied from Bartell’s Rome, NY facility. Customer contact will remain unaffected via existing telephone, fax and email addresses.

Jerry L. Eisenhart – President, Bartell Machinery Systems LLC. stated, "We’re excited about this purchase and our future together, our intention is to continue the manufacture of Ceeco’s fine line of equipment and provide replacement parts and service, seamlessly around the world, wherever they are needed. We also plan to develop and evolve the existing machines. In short, we hope the marketplace will consider us to be the full line solutions provider."

For more information, please contact

Bartell
 - K. Brian Turvey,
          V.P. Sales & Marketing at telephone (315)  336 7600
           or fax (315) 336 0947.

Ceeco
 - Howard Abraham
           General Manager at telephone (905) 761 2901
           or fax (905) 669-2218