Tech-Con Automation Inc. signs exclusive agreement with Flow International Corporation

Posted: March 13, 2010

Burlington, Ontario Canada—Tech-Con Automation Inc. announced today that they have signed an exclusive agreement with Flow International Corporation of Kent, Washington to provide the automotive market with robotic waterjet cutting systems. This agreement covers New Robotic Waterjet cells and includes service contracts and retrofits on any existing installed base within the automotive industry for Canada, USA and Mexico.

For all Waterjet applications, both new and retrofits or basic service work, Tech-Con Automation Inc. will exclusively use Flow International Corporation products along with local inventory to support the retrofit market.

Tech-Con Automation Inc. has a very talented and experienced staff, said Duane Snider Advanced Robotics Applications Business Manager for Flow International. They have built and engineered turnkey systems using Flow waterjet cutting systems for years. They definitely have the expertise to execute and service a wide variety of robotic systems for the automotive waterjet market. This partnership between two industry leaders will provide new, innovative capabilities and ongoing support to the automotive industry.

This is a very strategic move for both Tech-Con Automation Inc. and Flow International Corp. says Casey DiBattista President of Tech-Con Automation Inc. We have the expertise in this market and we will take full advantage of these opportunities. I have worked with the Flow product line for many years and I am proud to partner with them in the automotive market place.

ABOUT TECH-CON

Since 1995, Tech-Con Automation Inc. has been building a tradition of quality Robotic Systems and proven Integrated Solutions. We have grown to become a leading source for Pallet based assembly lines, Material Handling , Industrial Automation and Robotic Waterjet Cutting Cells . We take pride in providing our customers with a dependable and efficient source for their projects.

From machining, fabrication, mechanical and electrical services to project management and engineering, Tech-Con Automation Inc. is a one-stop source for complete automation solutions. Our customer focused approach allows us to engineer and integrate control and automated systems within Canada, USA and Mexico.

For more information please visit our web-site at www.tech-con.com.

ABOUT FLOW INTERNATIONAL

Flow International Corporation is the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet technology for cutting and cleaning. Flow provides state-of-the-art ultrahigh-pressure (UHP) technology to numerous industries including automotive, aerospace, job shop, surface preparation, food and dozens more. For more information, visit www.flowcorp.com.