Michigan Custom Machines, Wes-Tech Automation Solutions
Form Strategic Alliance

(Novi, MI): April 7, 2005

Michigan Custom Machines, Inc. (MCM), leading designers and builders of custom test and assembly equipment, announces it has formed a strategic alliance with Wes-Tech Automation Solutions (Buffalo Grove, IL). The partnership provides automotive OEMs with a complete range of factory automation solutions that integrate seamlessly with functional testing and calibration, delivering comprehensive capabilities required in today’s competitive manufacturing environment.

As part of the strategic alliance, Wes-Tech and MCM formed a joint R&D venture to develop the next generation of advanced automation technology specifically aimed at the fuel injector assembly market for common rail, EUI and HEUI Diesel versions and gasoline variants. This technology will seamlessly and cost effectively support the entire product life-cycle from lab design and testing to fully automated production.

"Rapid advances in fuel injector technology are driven by the need to achieve higher fuel efficiency and increased engine power," notes Michael Schena, President, MCM, Inc. "This has led to increasingly complex manufacturing, assembly and functional testing requirements faced by engine manufacturers. MCM and Wes-Tech are uniquely positioned to solve the challenges stemming from these complex testing and production requirements."

Adds R. J. Weskamp, President, Wes-Tech, "This alliance lets both partners leverage technologies to develop new assembly, testing, and calibration systems that are flexible enough for both the R&D lab and a full production environment. We look forward to offering OEMs innovative, cost-effective automation and testing solutions that fully integrate within today’s complex manufacturing environment."

About MCM Michigan Custom Machines, Inc. (MCM) has advanced the innovation of custom test and assembly solutions since 1994. With expertise in diesel fuel system component testing for end-of-line production, R&D and endurance, MCM test solutions incorporate leading technology in hydraulics, electronics, 3D parametric design, controls, data acquisition and assembly line integration. MCM is QS-ISO 9001:2000 registered, and a member of the Association of Manufacturing Technology and Automation Alley. www.mcm1.com

About Wes-Tech Wes-Tech is a manufacturing and high-precision assembly automation designer and integrator. Wes-Tech develops advanced automation conveyor and gantry robot technology and automation applications that include injector nozzle welding. Wes-Tech has deep experience with flexible and modular automation equipment designs. http://www.wes-tech.com