HAUSE MACHINES CUSTOMERS STAND BEHIND THEIR HOLOMATIC® MACHINES

MONTPELIER, Ohio, Sept. 4, 2002 - Hause Machine's Holomatic® power feed unit line marks its 50th anniversary at this year's ITMS show (booth C-5200). "Our customers have been very satisfied and appreciative of Hause's reliable Holomatic machines, " said Tim Friend, Hause Machines' sales manager. "The quality and long-term performance we have built into the Holomatic mean that our customers can rely on the Holomatic line to provide ideal production levels now and in the future."

"Hause Machines has been a long-time, valued partner that supplies reliable Holomatic machines at our operations," said Bill Lewis, automation specialist at Premix, a thermoset company located near Kingsville, Ohio. "Because of its reliability and durability, Hause's Holomatic line greatly supports our pledge to meet and exceed customer expectations."

Jim Reed, production manager at Convert-a-Ball Distributing in Sidney, Neb., said "Our company has achieved ideal production and repeatability levels from the 15 Hause Holomatic drilling machines used at our facilities for approximately 10 years."

Hause Machines Inc., based in Montpelier, Ohio, has been serving the metalworking, plastics, wood, glass and related industries for more than 69 years with innovative and productive solutions to manufacturing challenges. The company offers a complete line of machine components, including ballscrew, air-hydraulic, hydraulic, hydraulic servo, and pneumatic drilling units, lead screw tapping units, drill and tap presses, multiple spindle heads and Hirth coupled indexers, along with specially designed machines for the metal removal industry. For more information, visit www.hausemachines.com.

HAUSE MACHINES AND CONVERT-A-BALL FORM VALUABLE MANUFACTURING RELATIONSHIP

MONTPELIER, Ohio, Nov. 27, 2001 - Down time can be a killer in manufacturing.

When you have orders to fill, delivery schedules to meet, and production goals to accomplish, you can't afford to have your people trying to fix machines that have broken down or taking extra time just to change settings.

"We use and have stuck with Hause drilling heads because they are quick and have easy-to-change settings, and have excellent repeatability," explained Jim Reed, production manager for Convert-A-Ball®, the manufacturing operation of Master Trading Inc. in Sidney, Neb. "We have several heads that have drilled a million plus Convert-A-Ball balls and stems."

Convert-A-Ball, a Hause Machines customer since 1993, produces balls and shanks, cushioned ball mounts, and pintle couplers and hitches for the trailer and towing industry. The 13 Hause Holomatic® drilling units that Convert-A-Ball currently has are primarily used for drilling cross holes in Convert-A-Ball stems and balls. The Convert-A-Ball hitch system consists of three interchangeable chromed steel or stainless steel balls that fit on one 1" shank.

Reed noted that Hause Machines played an important role in getting his company's drilling operations set up with the initial indexing drilling unit, in addition to subsequent technical assistance and training.

Rick Barry, who quotes components for Hause Machines, said the Holomatic line has one of the best reputations for quality in the industry. "It has more than 50 years of proven repeatability and reliability," Barry said.

Also, if a Holomatic unit should ever fail, Barry said Hause has replacement parts in stock and can fix it and ship it right back to the customer the same day it is returned in most cases. "That's something not every component manufacturer can say," he added.

Hause Machines, based in Montpelier, Ohio, has been serving the metalworking and related industry for more than 68 years with innovative and productive solutions to manufacturing challenges. Hause offers a complete line of machine components, including hydraulic and pneumatic drilling, tapping and boring units and presses, multiple spindle heads and indexers. Hause also designs and manufactures specialty machines engineered to customer specifications.

HAUSE MACHINES IMPRESSES MANCHESTER TOOL & DIE DURING LONG BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP

MONTPELIER, Ohio, Oct. 1, 2001 - Manchester Tool & Die, an OEM for the automotive industry located in North Manchester, Ind., values the high level of customer service and performance at Hause Machines Inc.

"Manchester Tool places Hause Machines at the top of our list," said Joe Deal, manager at Manchester Tool.

"Manchester Tool has such a long relationship with Hause that they know our units almost as well as we do," added Rick Barry, component salesman at Hause Machines.

"I feel a great advantage is the customer service. Hause engineers are very receptive to suggestions and criticisms. We have a great working relationship with Hause Machines," said Deal. "Products from Hause meet and exceed our expectations. They are more than willing to help in advising and recommending units for particular applications."

"We helped advise Manchester Tool to use Hause servo and hydraulic machine units for their forming applications. Hause servo units allowed for flexible, programmable options while the CAM operated hydraulic units provided more thrust than air units," said Barry.

The performance of Hause products, such as drill unit machines, hydraulic units and air/hydraulic units, play a big part in projects at Manchester Tool & Die. "Our equipment has been designed around Hause units. These machines and units have been a major component of our equipment for the past 20 years," said Deal.

"At Hause Machines, we have our own repair department and are glad to provide training in operations, as well as troubleshooting for any of our customers. If required, we can also send needed parts to our customers immediately in most cases," said Barry.

"Hause maintains a high level of quality, reliability and versatility in their units that allow a machine builder to be able to do one stop shopping with them," said Deal. The new lines of machinery recently affiliated with Hause, including rotary index tables and drill units and equipment, may also benefit Manchester Tool & Die.

Manchester Tool & Die, a company with more than 35 years of experience in machine building, produces quality production machinery used in tube end forming, crimping, roll grooving and other specialized applications. For more information, visit www.manchestertoolanddie.com.

Hause Machines, based in Montpelier, Ohio, has been serving the metalworking, plastics, wood, glass and related industries for more than 68 years with innovative and productive solutions to manufacturing challenges. Hause offers a complete line of machine components, including air-hydraulic, hydraulic, ballscrew, hydraulic servo, and pneumatic drilling units, lead screw tapping units, drill and tap presses, multiple spindle heads and Hirth coupled indexers. Hause also designs and manufactures specialty machines engineered to customer specifications.

PREMIX VALUES LONG PARTNERSHIP WITH HAUSE MACHINES

MONTPELIER, Ohio, Sept. 14, 2001 - Premix, based in North Kingsville, Ohio, has grown its business and achieved higher productivity with Hause Machines Inc. during a 15 year relationship.

Bill Lewis, automation specialist at Premix, states that Premix schedules more than 140 job changeovers a month. "If we lose time to equipment problems, it causes havoc with our delivery schedules. Many of the Hause units we've purchased have cycled over 1 million times in their life and show no wear or loss of reliability," said Lewis. "Our equipment must run everyday. Hause offers us a significant advantage in overall productivity."

"Once a customer has used a Hause machine unit in real applications, they have stayed with us and we have built a solid relationship," said Rick Barry, component salesman at Hause Machines.

Premix has purchased over 25 tapping units from Hause. One business segment at Premix requires the use of Hause A7 lead screw tapping units to thread over 2 million holes annually. "Hause delivers what every project needs, a reliable component at a reasonable price delivered on schedule," said Lewis. "Hause Machines' products are durable, user friendly and trouble free."

"In addition to its own parts and repair department, Hause Machines provides extensive training to our customers," said Barry.

"Part of our quality statement says, '…we will meet or exceed our customer's expectations.' Tim Friend and the entire crew at Hause Machines have exceeded our expectations," said Lewis.

"Hause Machines keeps detailed records of each machine unit produced dating back to the 1950s," said Barry. "Complete organization of our operations and efficient customer service allows Hause to provide numerous services to our customers when needed, such as sending requested parts from our facility, usually the same day requested."

Premix, a thermoset composite company established in 1959, manufactures several types of molded components and supplies OEM products to the electrical, appliance, business equipment, sanitary, lighting, aerospace, and transportation markets. Visit www.premix.com for more information.

Hause Machines, based in Montpelier, Ohio, has been serving the metalworking and related industry for more than 68 years with innovative and productive solutions to manufacturing challenges. Hause offers a complete line of machine components, including hydraulic and pneumatic drilling, tapping and boring units and presses, multiple spindle heads and indexers. Hause also designs and manufactures specialty machines engineered to customer specifications.