Release Date: Thursday, January 03, 2013

Contact: Sheryl Aleckna (978) 532-6330
sheryl.aleckna@ametek.com

Peabody, MA TMC, a unit of AMETEK Ultra Precision Technologies and the world leader in precision floor vibration control, has appointed Norbert Henze as Regional Sales Manager with responsibility for managing all aspects of TMC's business in Germany and Austria, including sales, technical support and service.

"We're delighted that Norbert has joined TMC's European sales team. He brings extensive knowledge of TMC and precision floor vibration control from his former position with TMC's German distributor," notes Sven Frank, TMC European Sales Manager.

"Establishing a direct presence in Germany allows TMC to better serve not only Germany and Austria, but all of Europe as TMC expands globally," adds Steve Ryan, Vice President for TMC.

Mr. Henze has over 20 years of experience in worldwide sales and product management of optomechanical components and systems. He holds a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Kassel and resides in Dransfeld, Germany.

TMC designs and manufactures precision vibration isolation systems for sensitive research and manufacturing processes worldwide. The ISO 9001:2008-certified company's products include active and passive vibration isolation systems; optical tops, optical table systems, and breadboards; laboratory tables and table top platforms; floor platforms; magnetic field cancellation and electric field shielding systems; and acoustic enclosures.

TMC is a unit of AMETEK Ultra Precision Technologies, a pioneer in the development of ultra precision measurement instruments and a global leader in ultra precise machine tools and manufacturing systems for the semiconductor, photovoltaic, nanotechnology, military, defense and ophthalmic lens markets.

AMETEK Ultra Precision Technologies is a division of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of more than $3.0 billion. For more information, contact Steven T. Ryan at Technical Manufacturing Corporation, 15 Centennial Drive, Peabody, MA 01960. Tel: 978-532-6330. Fax: 978-531-8682. E-mail: steve.ryan@ametek.com Website: www.techmfg.com

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