EMD Chemicals Inc. a U.S. supplier of Patinal®; Evaporation Chemicals, has entered a joint marketing agreement with Ultimate Index Inc. Ultimate Index is a supplier of pre-melted coating materials in the form of finished cones for E-beam deposition. In cooperation with EMD, Ultimate Index will utilize Patinal®; products to manufacture these E-beam deposition cones which are available in standard and custom sizes. Often significant resources are invested in material preparation. Ultimate Index is committed to delivering consistent "ready for coat" materials enabling customers to eliminate material preparation, increase production time, and reduce overhead costs.

For additional information, please contact:

EMD Chemicals Inc. - nmauro@emdchemicals.com

Ultimate Index Inc. - sales@ultimateindexinc.com