press release
EXPANSION OF ITS SAFETY TESTING DIVISION
February 18, 2003

RHEIN TECH LABORATORIES, INC. ANNOUNCES THE EXPANSION OF ITS SAFETY TESTING DIVISION TO INCLUDE UL AND CSA APPROVALS

Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc. (RTL) is pleased to announce the expansion of its safety testing division to include UL and CSA approvals. Galina Yushina, originally from Russia, manages the safety lab, conducting independent safety tests as well as collaborating with UL and CSA for the provision of those respective marks. Her expertise in safety compliance testing, troubleshooting, and quality standards are of great benefit to the RTL clientele.

"We are extremely pleased to increase the scope of our current testing capabilities and better service our expanding client base. Galina brings a wealth of testing experience to the job. Plus, her familiarity with the test standards will ensure our customers have the detail and service they deserve," said Desmond Fraser, President of RTL.

RTL, headquartered in Northern Virginia, has provided full service design and compliance engineering for leading edge electronic manufacturers since 1988. RTL, a resource for these manufacturers, is a reliable and expedient laboratory capable of managing all or part of a project from start to finish: product design, pre-compliance review, full compliance testing (EMI, EMC, Safety), product modification if warranted, final testing, test report generation, and test submittals / homologation service. Testing services at RTL include NEBS compliance for telecommunications equipment, EMI/EMC and safety testing for RF (wireless), ITE, industrial, military, and medical equipment. The facility is fully accredited by NVLAP (National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program).

For more information please contact Shelley Grandy at Rhein Tech Laboratories, 703-689-0368 or email at .

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