NEW RM-HOLZ™ EXPANSION JOINT LINE PROVIDES LONGEST WEAR LIFE FOR SEVERE DUTY APPLICATIONS IN THE INDUSTRY

Maximum Durability For Air, Gas and Liquid Handling Applications Within Power Generation, Chemical Processing Plants

Lodi, CA – August 14, 2006 – Holz Rubber Company has introduced the addition of Severe Duty Fabric Expansion Joints to its line of high quality elastomer products.

RM-Holz™ Fabric Expansion Joints are specially engineered to help solve common air and gas handling problems, such as high acid concentrations, ammonia slip, ash accumulation and large pipe and duct movements in corrosive and high-temperature environments. Available compounds include Neoprene, Chlorobutyl, EPDM, FKM, and PTFE and alloy foil barriers to meet virtually any temperature or chemical challenge.

Reinforcing materials include alloy wire, fiberglass, aramid, polyester and flame retardant meta-aramids in either knitted or woven constructions. Insulation materials include engineered coated fabrics, needled fiberglass, silica and ceramic blankets. RM-Holz Fabric Expansion Joints utilize a variety of sealing technologies combined with thermal management products to create the most flexible, cost-effective and longest lasting expansion joint available today.

"The expanded RM-Holz line of Fabric Expansion Joints complements our existing line of high-quality, high performance elastomer expansion joints,” commented David Smith, COO, of Holz Rubber. “Now, operators in virtually any severe power generation, or processing environment can take advantage of a single point of contact and single source accountability with our complete line of severe duty fabric and elastomeric expansion joints,” he concluded.

Available for wet or dry service, RM-Holz Fabric Expansion Joints are available in flanged or belt configurations and can withstand operating temperatures from 300º F to 2,000º F. Engineering assistance is available by calling Holz Rubber at 800-285-1600.

Holz Fabric Expansion Joints and other expansion and ducting products are available though Holz Rubber Company or their distributors. For additional information, contact Holz Rubber Company at 800-285-1600 or sales@holzrubber.com. Additional information may be found by visiting www.holzrubber.com.

Holz Rubber Company, Inc. is recognized worldwide as a respected and valued manufacturer of industrial elastomeric products. Through strategic alliances with customers and suppliers, Holz provides superior quality products, innovative solutions and the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Founded in 1935, Holz provides a full range of manufacturing services and a broad selection of elastomers. With in-plant capabilities that range from compound development and the design and machining of production tooling, to curing, and strict quality control, Holz controls each step of the manufacturing process providing the company with a strong reputation for superior value with a strong focus on quality and service.

Headquartered in Lodi, California on a seven-acre plant site with 160,000 square feet of manufacturing space "under roof.” Holz serves customers and original equipment manufacturers in a wide variety of industries including Commercial Piping, Mining, Agriculture, Oil and Gas, Aerospace/Defense, Material Handling, Food Processing, Power Generation, Pollution Control, Wastewater Treatment and the HVAC Market.

For additional information contact Holz Rubber Company at 800-285-1600, or sales@holzrubber.com.