Apr. 18, 2007 — AP&C Advanced Powders and Coatings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raymor Industries Inc. has commenced operations on its second metallic powder production unit. As a result, AP&C has received new orders for the third and fourth quarter of 2007 totalling $1,230,000 for the supply of its spherical titanium (CP Ti) powders from a major US orthopedic implant company.

With more than $2,000,000 in orders for 2007 from this client, whose identity is protected by confidentiality agreements, Raymor expects that its long-term relationship with this client to grow, and fully expects order levels to increase again in the coming years.

With the second powder production unit in operation, Raymor is now in the position to double its production capacity to meet the growing needs of this client as well as additional demand from other clients.