August 14, 2003 – Brea, CA, U.S.A. – Toronto, ON, Canada - Enertech (Division of Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Corporation) and Kinectrics Inc. today jointly announced the appointment of Enertech as the exclusive distributor for Kinectrics products and services used in commercial nuclear power plants in the United States. Enertech and Kinectrics will offer the nuclear power industry comprehensive expertise in plant aging and life extension issues, together with rapid response for the supply of components and services.

Jim Leachman, President of Enertech stated, "We are very pleased to form an alliance with Kinectrics, a company with tremendous technological resources, experience, and proven solutions to some of the industry's most challenging problems. They maintain unmatched in-house testing capabilities, including receipt and handing of components contaminated with radioactive material."  Commenting on the agreement, David Harris, Chief Executive Officer for Kinectrics Inc., said "We firmly believe that the agreement between Kinectrics and Enertech presents tremendous opportunities for our clients to benefit from the unique and unparalleled range of products and services we can jointly offer to the nuclear community. We can offer these value added products and services at a time when the industry needs to solve many ongoing and new problems, while watching the bottom line very carefully."

A member of the AEA Technology Group, Kinectrics is an established, independent company. Kinectrics has over 90 years of proven expertise and experience founded on solving the most advanced technical challenges for the former Ontario Hydro, now Ontario Power Generation, one of North America’s largest and most reliable utilities. Kinectrics’ award-winning team of scientists and engineers is recognized worldwide for outstanding technical excellence in the energy sector.

Kinectrics nuclear services include: commercial grade dedication; obsolete component reverse engineering; IEEE 323 and 344 testing; IEEE 383 cable testing and supply; IEEE 382 actuator testing and supply; ANSI B16.41 and QME-1 flow testing; and nuclear engineering services. All work will be performed under ISO 9001, and specific projects can be carried out to 10CFR50 Appendix B, Part 21 requirements under Enertech’s QA Program or to Kinectrics’ CSA 299.2 Program.

Enertech is an engineering, manufacturing, distribution and service company committed to providing solutions to meet the unique requirements of the nuclear power industry. Enertech provides advanced valves, actuators, pumps, motors, snubbers, diagnostic and test equipment, maintenance and repair, and engineering services to the global nuclear power industry.

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