Parkson Partners with JMT for HiOx® Aeration Panel Production

FORT LAUDERDALE FL - December 16, 2009 - Parkson is pleased to announce the exclusive manufacturing license granted to Jacobs Machine & Tool Co., Inc. (JMT) for the HiOx® product line, including HiOx® UltraFlex Aeration System and HiOx® PVC Aeration Panels. In its partnership with Jacobs, Parkson gains a development partner as well as an expert in Radio Frequency (RF) welding equipment manufacturing and operations

JMT was selected as the supplier of the new HiOx UltraFlex Aeration Panel after an exhaustive supplier search to work with Parkson to surpass the challenges of developing such a revolutionary aeration product. The supplier selection criteria were based on: sufficient space, optimized logistics, RF welding expertise, throughput time, and the overall willingness to partner in developing an optimal manufacturing process. JMT received the top score in a thorough evaluation of RF-capable suppliers. The use of the RF welding technology in this type of application is unique, though considerably more effective than other manufacturing options.

"JMT possesses significant experience with products of similar construction in the health care industry, an effort pioneered by Mike Jacobs and his family members," comments German Cure, Supply Chain Engineer at Parkson.

Similar to Parkson, JMT is a private, family owned company founded in 1967. JMT has been providing high quality design, engineering and manufacturing services to the aerospace, defense, automotive, transportation, healthcare, industrial, electronics, construction, and telecommunication industries.

The JMT relationship has been incredibly collaborative. Parkson installed much of the manufacturing equipment from a previous Parkson-owned facility and has provided JMT extensive production and maintenance training to ensure a smooth production transition. Together, Parkson and JMT have the capacity today to produce 7,000 panels annually in the existing plant configuration.

"The business and manufacturing challenges that Parkson and JMT faced to develop such a unique product were complex. These challenges were easily overcome thanks to the productive collaboration, ingenuity and teamwork demonstrated by both parties," says Michael Benedict, Global Supply Chain Vice President. "JMT's honesty, integrity and commitment to this partnership has made the efficient manufacturing of the HiOx UltraFlex Aeration Panel a reality".

The success of the Parkson and JMT partnership is evident in the enthusiasm witnessed within both companies. According to Mike Jacobs, CEO and President of JMT, "The Parkson partnership is an excellent opportunity to work with an industry leader. Parkson is the perfect complement to our company with terrific growth potential. Given the stability of their markets combined with the growth potential for this innovative product, we are very excited to be their partner. We also believe that Parkson will provide us the opportunity for future product innovation."

About Parkson Corporation:
With 25,000 global installations in its 50 years of existence, Parkson Corporation is a leading provider of advanced solutions in water recycling and treatment and is committed to providing clean water for the world. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, with offices in Chicago, Montreal, Dubai and partners in Latin America, India and China, Parkson is an Axel Johnson Inc. company. To learn more, visit www.parkson.com.