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PRESS RELEASE
December 22, 2008

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Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC is excited to announce official certification/registration to the ISO 9001:2000 International Standard.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The certification received by Orion Registrar, an accredited body, acknowledges the Quality Management System (QMS) for Poly-Flow Engineering was independently audited and confirmed as being in compliance with the requirements specific to the ISO 9001:2000 standard.

The implementation of ISO 9001:2000 gives the company the advantage and discipline to provide the highest quality products and services along with building the foundation for continual improvement.

Poly-Flow’s QMS is applicable to the development and manufacture of complex capital equipment used in specialized cleaning, chemical handling and specialized support operations per the customer’s requirements. The registration period is from December 16, 2008 to December 15, 2011. This registration is subject to the company maintaining its quality systems to the required standards which will be monitored by Orion.
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PRESS RELEASE
November 20, 2008

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Poly-Flow Engineering has been recommended for registration to ISO 9001:2000

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Ktech Corporation) is proud to announce the successful completion of their ISO Surveillance Audit earlier this month. The organization was audited to the ISO 9001 Standard by an accredited Registrar. The audit encompassed all areas of Poly-Flow’s business along with the Quality Management System and as a result has been recommended for ISO certification. This achievement will benefit all Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC customers. Conforming to International Standards and criteria has contributed higher efficiency and safety standards for Poly-Flow’s manufacturing process. As an outcome, the products and services Poly-Flow offers are better defined and result in a higher level of customer satisfaction. ISO registration was the next logical step in the company’s pursuit of continuous improvement in research and development, quality and manufacturing. “From here, we need to refine our processes and ensure that we are operating as a quality company in every aspect of our business.” says Curt Mitchke, Poly-Flow’s General Manager.

Poly-Flow Engineering is committed to maintaining an effective Quality Management System that allows the organization to consistently meet and exceed the requirements of their customers. “We have seen a phenomenal improvement in virtually all aspects of the operation, and this speaks strongly about Poly-Flow’s dedication to success“, says Steve Downie, President & CEO of Ktech Corporation. “This was a monumental task that required a huge commitment from everyone.”

The program was lead by Frances Martinez, Poly-Flow’s Business Process Manager, and included members from several departments of the organization. The realization of the program within a year's time was a direct outcome from the amount of effort, drive and talent of the Business Process Manager, the ISO team and every employee of Poly-Flow.

“For Poly-Flow Engineering working towards the ISO registration has not only contributed to streamlining our procedures but will also be a major factor for expanding our operations in new markets around the world. We look forward to this continued growth and success in the future”, says Dan Huard, Director of Sales and Marketing.

ISO 9001:2000 Standard is based on the Quality Management Principles created by the International Organization for Standardization. Technical Committee (TC) 176 is responsible for the development and revision of ISO quality standards. ISO headquarters is located in Geneva Switzerland and embodies 157 countries as members.
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Press Release
Nov 20, 2008

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Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC Hires New Engineering Manager

Contact: Dan Huard, Director Sales and Marketing, Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Steve Islas was recently appointed Engineering Manager of Poly-Flow Engineering. He has over 25 years of engineering and corporate management experience in military, aerospace and industrial electronics. This includes 15 years of experience in design including spaceflight hardware and military and aircraft test programs. His accomplishments include the design of electronic warfare systems and development of a patented high speed telemetry system. Mr. Islas is also an entrepreneur and has been involved in the startup of technology companies.

One company he founded supplied telemetry data acquisition systems to major aerospace companies and the DoD throughout the 1990’s. He has held senior corporate positions with manufacturing and R&D companies. Islas holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from New Mexico State University.
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Press Release
April 8, 2008

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Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC Acquires Entegris parts clean line

Contact: Dan Huard, Director Sales and Marketing, Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC, a subsidiary of Ktech Corporation located in the Sandia Science and Technology Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Peripheral Cleaning Equipment product line of Entegris, Inc.

“Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for more than 34 years providing cutting edge high-tech cleaning equipment and chemical delivery systems,” says Curt Mitchke, Poly-Flow’s General Manager. “Now we are moving forward aggressively to gain even more market share.”

For the past several years the world’s most advanced semiconductor device (microchip) manufacturing companies have been converting over their fabrication facilities to the larger 300 mm silicon wafers for higher volumes with much lower costs. These 300 mm wafers are transported from process to process in small ultra clean mini environments called FOUPS (Front Opening Unified Pods), and from site to site in vehicles called FOSBS (Front Opening Shipping Boxes). FOUPs and FOSBs protect millions of dollars of product as they pass from one manufacturing step to another, and they must be cleaned down to sub-micron levels so that they do not themselves become a source of contamination.

Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC and Entegris, Inc., a Delaware Corporation and industry leader for the manufacturing of FOUPS and FOSBS, concluded an agreement on 4/8/08 for Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC to acquire the assets and certain liabilities related to Entegris’ line of peripheral cleaning equipment. Entegris will continue to provide its global customers with cleaning services for FOUPs and FOSBs and other critical material handling products.

Called the “perfect match” by Mr. Mitchke, this acquisition will bring FOUP and FOSB cleaning experience, a large customer base and outstanding engineering resources to Poly-Flow, who already provides high-tech cleaning equipment for the FOUP and FOSB purification process. The combination of Poly-Flow’s customer base, technology and product lines coupled with Entegris’ Peripheral Cleaning Equipment customer base, technology and products will rocket Poly-Flow into a very competitive position world wide.

As part of the acquisition, Poly-Flow Engineering will be establishing an engineering office in San Jose, CA that will house the engineers joining Poly-Flow. All other operations related to the acquisition will be handled out of the Poly-Flow headquarters in Albuquerque, NM.

In addition, Poly-Flow is mid way through the development of the world’s only fully automated and factory integrated FOUP and FOSB cleaning system. The MS-277-II MultiSpec system will be one of the first ever to feature full automation and factory integration. “We are expecting to have demo unit available for our customers in July of this year,” says Mitchke. “Now with the Entegris line we can offer our customers 6 different models to choose from when it comes to cleaning these critical components.”

For further information on the acquisition or product offerings of Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC, please contact sales@polyflow.com or call 505-338-8400.
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Press Release 
Aug. 11, 2007

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Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC Announces Three New Products

Contact: Dan Huard, Director Sales and Marketing, Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Poly-Flow is excited to announce that three new products will be coming to market in the next 6 months. Research and development continues on our new MS-277 Automated FOUP and FOSB Purifying System. This world class system features automation/factory integration, non metallic process, high through put and process purity that shatters industry standards for particles and ionic contamination. Presentations for this system will begin in Q4 of this year. A new Stent wet processing bench has been designed and delivered to the medical industry. This engineered system provides a precise Descale and electro-polishing process for Stents utilized in the cardiovascular industry. Later this year an exciting state-of-the-art chemical management, blending and delivery system will be ready for delivery to semiconductor FAB’s says Dan Huard, Director of Sales and Marketing. “These systems are going to change the way high end FABS deliver chemical to the critical production equipment” Huard also says that 2007 will be one of the best years for Poly-Flow in it’s 35 year history. Sales records are going fall says Huard in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Aug. 30, 2006

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World industry leader PFE captures a new niche in New Mexico’s tech market.

Contact: Dan Huard, Director Sales and Marketing, Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Today, Albuquerque officially welcomed Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC – a major international technology player – as the newest addition to the state’s robust tech roster. The company, owned by Albuquerque based Ktech Corporation, is the first of its kind in the entire state. (Read More)

Press Release 
June 6, 2006

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Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC will not exhibit at SEMICON West 2006 

Contact: Dan Huard, Director Sales and Marketing, Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC.

Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC will not be exhibiting at SEMICON West 2006 in San Francisco this coming July. A regular exhibitor at SEMICON West and various other SEMICON shows around the world for more than twenty-five years, this year’s show comes at an exciting and very busy time for Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC.

This past April Poly-Flow relocated to parent company, Ktech Corporation’s home town of Albuquerque, NM. Poly-Flow is in the process of ramping up its new state-of-the-art manufacturing and office facilities. According to Dan Huard, Director of Sales and Marketing, “Everyone has also been working very hard on our ISO registration to be completed by December 15, 2006. We are also concentrating on new product research and development to be able to bring additional value-added equipment to the industry. With all of the exciting activities going on, we felt our efforts were better placed closer to home”.

Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC will exhibit at SEMICON West 2007.  Please contact Dan Huard (505) 338-8414 for further information and tours of the new facility in Albuquerque, NM.
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Press Release 
Aug. 12, 2006

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All Poly-Flow employees have been invited to make the move, and the response has been outstanding! Many key employees have agreed to relocate. Outstanding "stay to the move" incentive programs have been offered to those who decide not to relocate, and comprehensive training is being implemented for any replacements needed.

The combination of detailed manufacturing procedures, new manufacturing equipment, parallel site operation, and the transfer of experienced team members will greatly reduce down time during the move, and will make the move seamless for our customers. Little or no downtime will occur for equipment orders, and/or customer support.

In the next few months, we will be making direct contact with you to discuss the details, and how we may support your organization's requirements throughout the remainder of 2005 and early 2006. In the mean time, please contact us if you have any questions.

Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC is pleased to announce that the “final touches” are being put on the most advanced FOUP and FOSB cleaning system in the world.  Our MS-277 FOUP and FOSB Purifying System is nearly completed and will be ready for customer demonstrations in Sylmar, CA says Poly-Flow’s General Manager Don Allen.  
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Press Release 
July 7, 2005

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Poly-Flow announces new state-of-the-art automated FOUP & FOSB Purifying System

Contact: Dan Huard, Director Sales and Marketing, Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC.

FOUPs (Front Opening Unified Pods) are used in the most advanced semiconductor FABs around the world.  These FOUPS are the vehicles that transport the 300 mm wafers from process station to process station in the very complex manufacturing cycle needed to produce advanced devices like microprocessors and memory chips.  During the manufacturing cycle, the 300 mm wafers must be transported in an ultra pure environment tested/measured down to sub-micron levels. After a production cycle, these FOUPs must be cleaned and dried automatically with ultra pure wet/dry process technology.  The FOSB (Front Opening Shipping Box), is utilized for transporting wafers around the world (for back end processing of the devices) and must also be cleaned after a shipping cycle. 

Handling of these wafer vehicles can be a serious ergonomics issue for our customers.  We have developed a fully automated system that can be integrated into our customers’ process stream without human intervention.  Utilizing very advanced robot and software technology, we will be providing our customers with a “turn key” fully automated/factory integrated system.

 “We have our competition on the run as we are offering almost twice the standard throughput, cleaner technology, better reliability and a lower cost of ownership; all for a very competitive price, says Dan Huard, Poly-Flow’s Director of Sales and Marketing.  The MS-277 will be a key product for Poly-Flow in 2006 and beyond.

The Poly-Flow sales team is currently in technical and commercial negotiations with several large device manufacturers for this exciting new system.  Some of these customers will be visiting Poly-Flow in the coming weeks for a full demonstration and specification reviews.
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Press Release 
Apr. 24, 2005

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· 01 22 06    Busy year for Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC in 2006

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