Emuge Named Exclusive North American Agent for Hohenstein Special Purpose Clamping Fixtures.

WEST BOYLSTON, MA U.S.A. (October 8, 2009) – Today Emuge Corp., a leading manufacturer of high-performance cutting tools and precision workholding solutions, announced they are the exclusive North American agent for The HOHENSTEIN Company, one of Germany’s leading companies for design and production of work piece clamping fixtures. This arrangement will combine reliable high-quality, special purpose work piece clamping fixtures from HOHENSTEIN with Emuge’s application expertise in demanding workholding and tooling solutions.

“By adding the specialized clamping fixtures from HOHENSTEIN to our lines, we further demonstrate our commitment to our customers to fulfill their unique application requirements,” commented Mr. Peter Matysiak, President of Emuge Corp. “The fixtures are a natural addition, as our Precision Workholding Department specializes in customized solutions where accuracy and repeatability play a major role.”

Mr. Michael Franzki, Managing Director of HOHENSTEIN said, ““Emuge’s reputation for offering the highest quality cutting tools, workholding solutions and engineering / application support made them the logical choice to be our agent in North America. Also, our team of experienced design and production engineers are available to consult with Emuge.”

The two companies enjoy a symbiotic relationship. For example, HOHENSTEIN provides Emuge with plumbed pneumatic and hydraulic manifold base plates which are used in conjunction with Emuge workholding and workholding nests. And HOHENSTEIN mounts Emuge workholding to their tombstone and pallet devices.

About HOHENSTEIN

The HOHENSTEIN Company, located in Saxony, Germany, has been in business for over 60 years, manufacturing some of the finest workholding devices from jig and fixture type devices to quick locating pallets to special purpose clamping fixtures. HOHENSTEIN provides innovative, patented solutions for component clamping, featuring a space-saving taper bolt positioning system which allows a repeatable, quick change of clamping pallets, base plates and adapter plates.

About Emuge Corp.

Emuge Corp. is a subsidiary of the 1,000+ employee German company Emuge-Werk Richard Glimpel KG that has been the product technology and performance leader in their field for over 90 years. Emuge is the preferred supplier of precision workholding devices for countless industries where accuracy and repeatability are pivotal. The company manufactures an extensive line of taps, end mills, thread mills, holders and attachments, over 100,000 items sold through distributors worldwide. Emuge also offers end-user technical support through a network of in-the-field engineers with extensive tooling experience.

Over 10,000 types of cutting tools and accessories are stocked in the company’s new North American Headquarters located in W. Boylston, MA USA. The 21,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, custom-designed and built in 2005, also serves as a technology center, offered to the industry as a resource for machining process development. For more information on Emuge and HOHENSTEIN, contact Emuge at 1800 Century Drive, West Boylston, MA 01583-2121, Tel. 800-323-3013, internet; www.emuge.com.