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December 2006 Tekno Tube Arabia 2007 Tekno Tube Arabia 2007 will be held between the 13th and 16thJanuary 2007 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre. Come and see us at our stand number 5C157 December 2006 On going discussions with an unnamed customer recently concluded in the confirmed sale of a complete, new, fully automated, modern mill, through the parent company Schumag AG. David Liddle, Sales & Marketing Manager commented “Winning this contract was especially satisfying as this customer has opted to include several of our new ^TM Spinner Blocks within the facility. Latest technology and improved productivity are believed to be amongst numerous factors in the decision making process.” Tony Corder, Technical Director stated, “This is a major achievement and milestone in the organisations’ history. We have developed the ^TM Spinner Block specifically with all aspects of the current customer criteria at the forefront of our minds.” September September 2006 Tube China 2006 Tube 2006 will be held between 25th and 28th September 2006 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, China. Come and see us at our stand E3 – A29. www.tubechina.net June 2006 People The company are pleased to announce the promotion of Graeme Bainbridge to the position of Engineering Manager. Graeme joined the company in June 2001 as an Electrical Design Engineer. Utilising his engineering and electrical knowledge Graeme has gained valuable experience during his time with the company, and making him ideally suited to this challenging role. May 2006 Licensing Agreement MRB Schumag Ltd are pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive licensing agreement with Gallium Industries of India to specifically market and sell its range of Horizontal Blocks and Vertical Bull Blocks for copper and copper alloy tube drawing. Paul Storey, MRB Schumag’s Managing Director, commented, “By developing our relationship with Gallium through the licensing agreement it continues to allow a particular market segment to have access to quality, proven technology at a competitive price.” Gallium are undertaking an extensive engineering modernisation of the equipment in question to ensure today’s market needs can be met. Gallium will manufacture within their Faridabad facility, which has grown substantially over recent years, as their business has expanded on a global basis. Further expansion is planned, Aniq Husain, Managing Director of Gallium Industries, stated, “We are very serious about our continued plans, and view the relationship with MRB Schumag Ltd as an integral part of our future. We have confidence in our ability to maintain MRB’s traditional values and provide this range of horizontal and drop off blocks to existing and new customers throughout the world.” The relationship allows MRB Schumag Ltd to focus on its core activities of Spinner Blocks, Materials Handing, Machinery Upgrades and After Sales, with particular emphasis on its latest Spinner Block the ™, incorporating numerous leading edge features. April 2006 ISO 9001:2000 After a successful external triennial review audit by NQA on the 4th April 2006, our ISO 9001:2000, Quality Management System, accreditation will be maintained for another year. Hanne Waggott, Customer Relations, stated, “This once again confirms our commitment to being a world class organisation, and I am very proud of our achievement.” January 2006 Diebox - Save Copper The company have released to the market information showing how eccentricity can be reduced, using the latest design of diebox, supplied as a retrofit to any existing Spinner Block. For more information click here January 2006 Asia Pacific Office MRB Schumag Ltd announces the opening of an Asia Pacific office to support the increasing market within the region. For more information click here January 2006 Machine Upgrades MRB Schumag Ltd has been producing Spinner Blocks for over 40 years. The latest machine is designed to meet the ever-increasing demands of the difficult market place in which we all operate. However, for older generation machines, we can replace existing mechanical components and the electrical system, to allow gains to be made without the need to invest in new machinery. For more information on mechanical upgrades click here For more information on electrical upgrades click here October 2004 Open day MRB Schumag's brand new facility was officially opened on 15th October 2004 by The Right Honourable Hilary Armstrong MP Government Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for North West Durham. August 2004 Location Update. We have now relocated to new premises, please note our new address, telephone and fax details: MRB Schumag Ltd Henson Close South Church Enterprise Park Bishop Auckland Co. Durham DL14 6WA Tel:- 00 44 (0) 1388 771300 Fax: 00 44 (0) 1388 771340

May 2004 People: MRB Schumag wishes to announce the early retirement, of their Engineering Manager, Mr Alan Dixon after more than 40 years employment with the Company, with effect from 30 th June 2004. After careful consideration and discussions, a mutual decision has been made for Alan to make the transition into retirement; however, Alan will continue to be available for advice and information for the foreseeable future. As part of the Organisation's succession planning strategy, please note ongoing contacts: Tony Corder – Technical Director Graeme Bainbridge - Senior Electrical Design Engineer Paul Thompson - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer The company formally wishes Alan a long, happy, and healthy retirement, and extends its gratitude for 40 years loyal and committed service.

April 2004. MRB Schumag launch their revolutionary SB4F Tube Spinner Block. The company is confident the machine defines new standards for high volume Spinner Block Tube Drawing, by offering a "state-of-the-art cost effective solution", designed to appeal to the buyer, user and maintenance personnel.	Click for larger view.

February 2004. "The company is delighted to announce that following negotiations with Yuill Homes, contracts have now been signed for the sale of the existing land and buildings at Prospect House in Fir Tree. A relocation plan is in place that will see MRB Schumag occupy a brand new purpose built facility, at a prime location on the South Church Enterprise Park at South Church, Bishop Auckland maintaining the long and happy tradition of being located in County Durham. The site is currently Greenfield, however occupation will be middle of 2004."

February 2004. Tube 2004 will be held between 29th March and 2 April 2004 at the show ground in Düsseldorf, Germany. Come and see us at our stand 9A24 in Hall 9.	www.tubedusseldorf.com

30th April 2003. The Company's Quality Management System has been modified to comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2000. Third party accreditiation was achieved on 30th April 2003.

3rd April 2003. The Company are proud winners of the North east Business Award for Export 2002, for Durham and Wearside.

Contact us: Telephone: +44 (0) 1388 771300 Fax: +44 (0) 1388 771340 E-Mail Us: general@mrbschumag.com