Differdange, Luxembourg - June 3, 2008 The FACC AG honoured its top three suppliers for their exceptional commitment and exemplary performance with the "Excellent Supplier Award 2007" in gold, silver and bronze. This year, for the first time a "Special Performance Award" was assigned.

The 2007 Excellent Suppliers were selected from a pool of approx. 500 suppliers. The main criteria for the nomination as the "FACC Excellent Supplier 2007" are constantly high quality standards of their products as well as adherence to delivery dates. Additional factors are customer service, flexibility, cooperation and the readiness to implement cost-saving and process-optimising measures. The new "Special Performance Award" was specifically launched for those suppliers whose performance can not be measured with the conventional methods. "With this annual award, we want to recognise the best suppliers in our Supply Chain for their special achievements," said Rudolf Leitner, Purchasing Manager of the FACC AG. "By reaching and maintaining exceptional performance standards, these suppliers are essential for ensuring future success for both FACC and themselves."

To be selected from 500 suppliers speaks highly of Airtech Europe team in Luxembourg and Airtech commitment to service and quality. Like Fischer, Airtech has spent a lot of time and money to keep up with the fast moving and growing advanced composites industry. This includes bigger, faster and more equipment, new quality systems, training centers and 4 worldwide locations to count on for support and products.

Airtech is currently in the process of doubling the size of its Luxembourg facility, again.

Airtech CEO's statement: FACC.PDF