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December 2006

Plating Systems and Technologies (PS&T), the leader in the art and science of mechanical plating and galvanizing, is pleased to announce that on December 15^th David Rochester was named President of PS&T.  David came back to PS&T in 1996 and concentrated on growing the business in the Southern United States, Mexico and Taiwan.  In his new role as President, David will continue to service PS&T Customers around the world, oversee operations at PS&T Headquarters in Jackson, Michigan, work on growth Worldwide, and aid in the development of new products geared around RoHS and ELV compliance.    He succeeds his Father, Thomas Rochester who moves on to Chairman and Chief Technology Officer of PS&T.  With almost 30 years of experience, Tom is one of the most valuable assets the Mechanical Plating and Galvanizing Industry has and he will continue to use his experience to develop new products for PS&T, assist customers with new finishes, help troubleshoot customers problems and explore new channels of growth for PS&T.

Plating Systems and Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Arnold Satow as Global Market Development Manager.  According to Tom Rochester, President of Plating Systems, “We are extraordinarily happy to be associated with Arnie.  His lengthy experience – over 30 years - in mechanical plating and mechanical galvanizing has benefited many mechanical platers and mechanical galvanizers, and will continue to do so.  Many finishers have read his writings on mechanical plating and mechanical galvanizing. Arnie is highly respected throughout the world as a leading expert in this field.”  Mr. Satow’s firm, Satow Global Technologies, LLC, provides representation and consultant services in the metal finishing and pretreatment markets.