CEC Installs Roller Hearth Furnace at PAT Dalian

Kennesaw, GA (April 11, 2006) - PAT Dalian, a subsidiary of PBR International, has signed a contract with Consolidated Engineering Company (CEC) to install a 3-Position Continuous Roller Hearth Furnace in their Dalian, China aluminum casting production facility.  This furnace will enable the company to solution heat treat and age their brake calipers directly after casting, making the manufacture of their braking systems more efficient. "We anticipate that this new roller hearth furnace will significantly streamline our process in the PAT Dalian aluminum casting plant," said Stephen White, Casting Development Project Manager for PBR. "We were impressed with CECs proposal and their demonstrated capability and technical acuity."

"CEC is proud to partner with an innovative company like PBR," said Scott Crafton, CEO of Consolidated Engineering. "Our main objective is to turn our customers challenges into profitable solutions, and I think we have accomplished that here."  The Roller Hearth Furnace that is being installed at PAT Dalian will garner a continuous throughput of cast brake components at a temperature of 535°C for solution and 70°C for age. 

About PBR
PBR International is a subsidiary of Pacifica Group Ltd and is Australia's leading supplier of brake system technology. We specialize in the development of braking systems for OEMs in Australia, North America, Europe and Asia and the supply of replacement brake components and innovative brake service solutions to the global Aftermarket. Our global manufacturing base consists of facilities in Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, China, North America and Europe; and products incorporating PBR technology are manufactured under license in North America, Japan, Korea, China, Turkey and Brazil. PBR's global business is built on technological innovation, intellectual property and manufacturing excellence.  

About CEC
For nearly 50 years CEC has been building its reputation as a world leader in quality heat processing technology. Over the years CEC has experienced phenomenal growth with over 3,400 installations worldwide, of which 60% are from repeat customers. With a comprehensive background in innovative heat processing technologies, and 70 U.S. and foreign patents, CEC can help turn any heat processing challenge around by lowering labor costs through increased automation, efficient process control and reduced energy consumption, while maintaining consistent product quality.  CEC specializes in Aluminum Casting Heat Treatment Systems.