TenCate finalizes acquisition of YLA and CCS Composites

Benicia, California, March 13, 2008 – Following the press release of January 22, 2008, TenCate Advanced Composites USA announces the closing of the acquisition of YLA and CCS Composites (USA).

YLA is a manufacturer of high quality thermosetting advanced composite materials. YLA is heavily focused on supplying the satellite and communications, aircraft, military, high temperature and energy markets. CCS Composites is a manufacturer of aerospace grade compression molded composite components used in commercial and military aircraft, satellite, oil and gas and industrial applications.

TenCate Advanced Composites USA is part of TenCate's Aerospace & Armor Composites group, a leader in the market for aerospace grade thermosetting composite materials and advanced antiballistic personal and vehicle protection which is utilized for military and law enforcement applications.

Royal Ten Cate
Almelo, 13 March 2008

For further information please contact:
F. R. Spaan
Director of corporate development & investor relations
Phone: +31 546 544 338
Mobile: Mob: +31 6 12 96 17 24
e-mail: f.spaan@tencate.com
www.tencate.com

read the press release in pdf

ABOUT YLA, INC.
YLA, Inc. is a recognized leader in development and manufacture of innovative, high performance composite materials for extreme temperature and environmental exposure. The world’s largest manufacturers of aerospace, satellite, aircraft, naval/marine structures and other major industries rely on YLA to develop and manufacture their precise advanced composite formulations. CCS Composites division of YLA, Inc. provides compression molding expertise for custom and production molding of high performance carbon fiber and glass reinforced thermosets. YLA works seamlessly with CCS to apply innovative chemistry and process technologies, offering customers optimal solutions for the most complex application challenges. From concept to finished component, from resin to post processing, YLA and CCS provide a complete solution. The companies are located adjacent to each other in Benicia, California. Learn more about YLA & CCS by calling the company at (707) 747-2750, or visit www.ylainc.com.

Previous Press Releases

January 23, 2008
Perstorp sells YLA Inc to TenCate Advanced Composites

November 6, 2007
YLA and CCS Composites Awarded AS9100B Aerospace Quality Registration and ISO 9001/2000

August, 2007
YLA and MuEps Software Announce Radome and Specialty Material Collaboration

May 31, 2007
CCS Composites Wins Multi-Year 787 Dreamliner Contract From Boeing

February 1, 2007
Unmanned Vehicles Get Boost from YLA's Resin Families

November 14, 2006
YLA's Xponent ™ Resin Family Replaces Metals, Yields Superb Down Hole Properties for High Value Composite-based MWD/LWD System Components

June 14, 2006
Compatible High-Tech Adhesive Films Loom Large in Future of Space and Aircraft

April 11, 2006
YLA Receives Unprecedented Third Northrop Grumman Gold Quality Award

December 22, 2005
Acquisition of Sydsvenska Kemi by PAI partners complete

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