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>  Shanghai, China – May 31, 2007. GE Sensing Awarded Dushanzi Petrochemical Project Contracts in China. A leading innovator of advanced sensing solutions, GE Sensing was awarded a three-year purchase contract for Ultrasonic Flow Meters, Moisture Analyzers and Oxygen Analyzers in China’s largest petrochemical project, the Xinjiang Dushanzi Project.

>  Billerica, Mass –May 25, 2007. The new advanced hand terminal for GE Sensing’s Druck Air Data Test Set is specially designed to meet the safety on the flightline regulations and enables a single operator to implement sophisticated test routines whilst seated in the aircraft cockpit. Aircraft testing time and the possibility of communication errors will be significantly reduced.

>  Billerica, Mass. – May 25, 2007. GE Sensing has introduced the PTX 400 Series of wellhead sensors, which offer exceptionally high reliability and accuracy at saltwater depths of up to 3000m. The new sensors enable accurate process measurements to be made directly on subsea wellheads and production manifolds and have been developed specifically to provide continuous use in excess of 25 years.

>  Billerica, Mass. USA – May 25, 2007. Following its success in Europe, GE Sensing’s Grainmaster “i,”is being introduced into North America, providing growers and merchants with an instrument that measures moisture and temperature of a wide range of grain crops.

>  Dammam, Saudi Arabia – May 29, 2007. GE Sensing and the Tamimi Group are partnering together to form Saudi Arabian Sensing Solutions Co. (SASSCO), which will serve Saudi Arabia and is a further demonstration of GE’s commitment to on-going, significant investment in the Kingdom.

>  Billerica, Mass – April 24, 2007. GE Sensing, a market leader in thermal validation systems, is launching its first RF real time, wireless validation system at its booth (# 2300) at the Interphex Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Conference and Exhibition in New York City from April 24-26. The new Kaye RF ValProbe® offers operators the option to view data in real time without the need or cost of wiring or collecting historical data from remote loggers. This feature is invaluable for verifying system set-up prior to studies or for verifying status at critical times during studies.

>  Billerica, Mass – April 19, 2007. GE Sensing’s new Kaye Validator® ITMS cleaning validation instrument was the winner of a special Innovation Award at the POWTECH/TechnoPharm exhibition, which took place in Nurenberg, Germany March 28-29, 2007. The award was organized and sponsored by PROCESS, a leading German chemical and pharmaceutical trade journal, and attracted more than 50 companies in four categories. Entries were whittled down to 12 finalists, and the Validator® won in the “Pharmaceutical Technology” category.

>  Goleta, CA, December 04, 2006. GE Sensing—Telaire Products is excited to announce the release of a new generation of CO2 transmitters targeting indoor air quality and energy conservation applications. The Ventostat® T8031 / T8041 Duct Mount Series Wall Mount CO2 Transmitters offer accuracy and versatility at an affordable price. This exceptional product line touts an unobtrusive form factor that is easy to install, simple to use, and remains accurate over the expected life of the device utilizing Telaire’s patented ABC Logic (Automatic Background Calibration) technology.

>  Billerica, Massachusetts, November 17, 2006. Moisture measurement in low parts-per-billion measurement ranges for ultra-high purity (UHP) gases is critical to a variety of semiconductor, LCD, and other manufacturing processes. HygroTrace uses a newly patented technique to provide accurate and reliable measurement for 0-100 PPB moisture levels with the sensitivity and speed of response matched only by current technology analyzers that are much larger in size and more expensive in price. Typical semiconductor applications include measurement of moisture in UHP gas delivery and distribution systems and point-of-use moisture measurement protection.

>  Billerica, Massachusetts, October 2006. An essential tool for loop testing, instrument maintenance and valve set-up, the UPS III IS from GE Sensing provides 0.015% accuracy, which is 10 times better than a typical DMM. The rugged, hand-held UPS III IS loop calibrator is an ATEX- and IEC-approved addition to the widely established Druck/Unomat UPS Series of test instruments. > Billerica, Massachusetts, October 2006. The new Pressurements P3000 Series of industrial deadweight testers, has added versatility to its already high performing functions. The P3000 Series benefits from more than 50 years of experience in the production and design of primary pressure standards. It offers technical and ergonomic improvement to the already existing Pressurements product lines. Known for an extensive selection of hydraulic and pneumatic deadweight testers, the Pressurements line features 0.015% NIST-traceable accuracy (0.008% optional) with models ranging from vacuum through 60,000 psi. > Billerica, Massachusetts, October 2006. Both a moisture analyzer and a transmitter, the multitasking HygroPro™ from GE-Sensing combines performance and practicality, features commonly found in top-of-the-line moisture analyzers. The HygroPro™ offers all of this in a compact, intrinsically safe, loop-powered device for applications in the process, industrial, and pharmaceutical markets. By integrating moisture, temperature, and pressure sensors on a single probe, the HygroPro™ reduces the overall installation cost by minimizing the number of sensors, and significantly reducing installation points and cabling needs. > Recently read in the Press Sensor, August, 2006 GE Sensing Launches Wireless Protimeter. > Billerica, Massachusetts, June 19, 2006. The Sentinel™, part of the Panametrics product line brought to market by GE Sensing, has now better accuracy than ever. The instrument is a high-accuracy, multi-path ultrasonic flowmeter specifically geared to the fiscal custody-transfer of natural gas even at non-ideal conditions when dealing with liquid carry over and built up. The Sentinel can be used for such typical natural gas applications as transmission, distribution and storage, or for any measurement point where high accuracy is needed. > Billerica, Massachusetts, June 14, 2006. An ultrasonic flowmeter that is intrinsically safe and can save time and money by avoiding downtime: GE Sensing’s DigitalFlow™ ISX878 is all that and much more. The ISX878 system brings all the advantages of clamp-on flow metering to areas requiring explosion-proof design—it is accurate, easy to install, causes no pressure drop, provides drift-free performance and requires virtually no maintenance. > Billerica, Massachusetts, June 14, 2006. – Simple and cost effective, GE – Sensing’s HygroTrac™ takes moisture monitoring to the next level with the launch of the Protimeter HygroTrac™ The HygroTrac™ is a wireless system for monitoring environmental conditions remotely in buildings. The system is ideal for long and short-term monitoring in buildings and facilities at risk for moisture related problems that can lead to property damage and mold growth. > Billerica, Massachusetts, April 19, 2006. - GE Sensing launches Kaye Validator® 3.0 with enhanced features – an upgrade to the industry standard. Version 3.0 is the next major upgrade in a long line of improvements for the Kaye Validator®. GE Sensing, the market leader in Thermal Validation instruments, has improved this industry standard instrument even further, with a major enhancement. > Billerica, Massachusetts, FEBRUARY 22, 2006. — Better And More Cost Efficient: The Kaye ValProbe® Software Can Now Be Enhanced With GE Sensing’s Version 1.40 Software Upgrade. A breakthrough in the world of data validation and calculation, the Kaye ValProbe® software can now become the ultimate tool for this type of measurement. GE Sensing has recently released Version 1.40 Software Upgrade, featuring support for the new Dual Logger ValProbe® loggers. > GE Sensing Honored by Control Magazine Readers — Control magazine subscribers recently recognized GE Sensing in its 2006 Readers’ Choice awards. GE Sensing garnered 32 percent of the vote in the ultrasonic flowmeter category, placing first, and 12 percent of the vote in the humidity/moisture category for second place. Readers surveyed products in 74 process control-related categories. GE Fanuc and GE Energy also placed highly in their respective categories.

> Billerica, Massachusetts, February 8, 2006. — GE Sensing’s DewPro line of moisture and humidity transmitter gets a face-lift. Updated to more closely respond to customers’ needs, these updated flow-through and insertion transmitters now offer larger operational ranges, while providing a safe solution with certified packages rated for hazardous area requirements. > Billerica, Massachusetts, February 3, 2006. — The editors of Control Engineering magazine have recognized the DigitalFlow ISX878 flowmeter as one of 45 best products of the year after reviewing thousands of product entries throughout the year. > Billerica, Massachusetts, January 17, 2006. — Humidity Measurement Tutorial at the Measurement Science Conference. GE Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing instruments, systems and services, announces that it will present a Humidity Measurement Tutorial at the Measurement Science Conference (MSC) on March 1, 2006, in Anaheim California. The MSC includes workshops, tutorials, paper presentations and vendor exhibits on the science of measurement and calibration. GE Sensing will also be exhibiting the latest in pressure, humidity and temperature test and calibration instrumentation. > Billerica, Massachusetts, November 17, 2005. — The Protimeter product line has had a strong online sales history in the past five years. Today, GE Sensing made the online ordering of Protimeter more simple to its customers. Hosted on www.gesensing.com, the product page will allow users to order in multiple currencies, from all global locations. The site has also been updated with useful information such as data sheets, and a comprehensive list of optional accessories that will complement each Protimeter according to the consumers’ needs. The Protimeter product line offers instruments for measuring moisture and temperature in materials and environments. The primary markets for these products are in the building indoor air quality, wood, agriculture and civil engineering sectors. > Billerica, Massachusetts, November 14, 2005. —Intecal Software From GE Sensing Simplifies Calibration Management. Keeping field instruments calibrated and in peak operating condition just got easier with Intecal calibration management software from GE Sensing. Intecal is a powerful tool for improving engineering technician efficiency and equipment utilization by automatically scheduling calibration requirements, generating calibration procedures and documenting the results. >  Billerica, Massachusetts, November 14, 2005. —High precision, functionality and compact design combined in one simple product: GE Sensing’s Druck DPI 104, a new addition to the world of pressure sensors. >  Pforzheim, Germany, 25 October, 2005. - GE Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services, announced today a substantial extension to its fleet of rental equipment in Europe. In addition to an established range of thermal validation products, the fleet now includes pressure, flow and humidity products for measurement, test and calibration. This provides customers with a flexible solution, direct from GE, for short term needs and unexpected demands. >  Leicester, UK, October 14, 2005. —GE Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services, announced today the award of the first Environment Agency MCERTS Product Conformity certificate for a closed pipe flowmeter under the Continuous Water Monitoring scheme. Generally Class 1 certified, The Panametrics DF868 clamp-on Flowmeter helps water authorities and other businesses comply with the EU’s Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (IPPC) regulations. >  Billerica, Massachusetts, October 13, 2005. - GE Sensing, a leading provider of precision pressure sensors and related test/calibration instruments, offers the Druck 1500 Series of industrial pressure sensors that provide cost-effective and reliable solutions for the most demanding, high-volume applications. >  Dubai, UAE, September 23, 2005. - GE Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services, announced today that it has opened a new Service Centre in Dubai to provide local support to customers in the middle east. Together with a dedicated network of Dubai based engineers, this centre will ensure an enhanced level of service and response throughout the region. >  Billerica, Massachusetts, September 9, 2005. — The smartest handheld calibrator just got smarter. GE Industrial, Sensing launched its latest calibrator in the DPI 800 series, the DPI 880. This four-in-one hand-held device provides multi-level, cross-parameter measurements, allowing users to accurately record their measurements 15 to 50% faster than before, with a level of accuracy not equaled in this category. >  Billerica, Massachusetts, September 7, 2005. - In this time of recovery from the events of the past week, the employees, family, and friends of GE Sensing want to extend our hopes that you have made it safely through the difficult hurricane Katrina that disrupted the lives and businesses in your area. > Billerica, Massachusetts, AUGUST 1, 2005. - GE Industrial, Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services, introduces HumiTrac™, GE’s next generation relative humidity and temperature transmitter. The HumiTrac is designed to serve the building automation/HVAC market, as well as a wide variety of general purpose relative humidity monitoring applications. HumiTrac incorporates a host of innovations that truly bring value to the marketplace. > Leicester, UK, July 29, 2005. - GE Industrial, Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services, announced today the award of a Framework Agreement from Yorkshire Water for the supply of level sensors. The agreement covers the latest technology RTX 1930 rangeable level sensors for use in borehole, surface reservoir and water tower applications throughout the Yorkshire Water region. > Billerica, Massachusetts, June 17, 2005. - GE Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services, announced that the United States Army has ordered 40 dual range DPI 515 digital pressure calibrators, valued at more than half a million dollars. The DPI 515 pressure calibrator is an upgrade from earlier technology calibrators and supports new military test requirements. The instruments will be used in Army labs throughout the world for calibrating pressure and force sensors and transducers. In addition, some units will be installed in mobile calibration vans deployed to support equipment and troops in conflict areas. > Billerica, Massachusetts, June 30, 2005. - GE Industrial, Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services, introduces OxyTrak 390, the latest addition to its successful line of flue gas oxygen analyzers. The OxyTrak 390 brings advanced programming and communications, as well as simplified maintenance and calibration, to the proven and successful convection loop sampling system. > Billerica, Massachusetts, June 28, 2005. - GE Industrial, Sensing, a leading provider of moisture measurement technologies, announces the availability of the PM880 AC portable hygrometer. The PM880 AC is designed for users with a need to monitor trace moisture in gases or non-aqueous liquids on a continuous basis in non-hazardous areas. Suitable applications include air separation plants, gas cylinder preparation and filling, transformer oil, and general plant or facility maintenance. > North Billerica, Massachusetts, June 6, 2005. - GE Infrastructure Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services, introduces GearTrak™, a wireless equipment health monitoring system designed for industrial and process applications. > North Billerica, Massachusetts, May 23, 2005. - GE Infrastructure Sensing, a leading provider of process validation and monitoring instrumentation, announces its Kaye ValProbe™ Single Reader. The Single Reader makes the powerful ValProbe system practical for applications requiring a modest number of data points. Powered directly from a laptop personal computer connection, the compact Single Reader is ideally suited for use in the field. > Billerica, Massachusetts, May 20, 2005. - GE Infrastructure, Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services, today announced new additions to its DPI 800 Series of hand-held test tools, the DPI 832 electrical loop calibrator and DPI 841/842 frequency calibrators. > Billerica, Massachusetts, May 20, 2005. - GE Infrastructure Sensing, a leading provider of calibration instruments and services is pleased to announce the launch of the new Calibration Management Software application, Intecal for Industry (i4i). Intecal for Industry (i4i) is a Calibration Management Software (CMS) application designed to maintain and control calibration environment to the highest standards of metrology. Especially adapted for the process industry, it is compatible with the complete range of Druck portable documenting calibrators and can be used to validate process transmitters, sensors, gauges, and recorders, etc. > Billerica, Massachusetts, April 28, 2005. - GE Infrastructure Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services, announced that the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has placed an order for 40 Druck ADTS405F air data test sets used to calibrate cockpit instrumentation on its fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. > Billerica, Massachusetts, April 15, 2005. - GE Infrastructure Sensing, a leading provider of process validation and monitoring instrumentation, announces its new Kaye Validator® ITMS. The Validator ITMS is a portable at-line instrument for accelerating the cleaning validation process. Operators can assess system cleanliness at-line with no delay, and get production lines up and running quickly. As an alternative to traditional analytical techniques (HPLC), the instrument provides significant gains in production line utilization and capacity. > Billerica, Massachusetts, April 1, 2005. - GE Infrastructure Sensing, a leading provider of moisture measurement technologies announces intrinsic safety (IS) certification for the PM880 Portable Hygrometer. The PM880 is designed for moisture measurement in hazardous areas and rugged environments, such as hydrocarbon gases in the chemical/petrochemical industry, natural gas, gas cylinder preparation and filling, SF6 circuit breakers, power utility applications, industrial gases, and general plant and facility maintenance. The electronics are protected by a rubber boot for rugged, portable use and Its IP67 rated submersible package makes it ideal for use under the harshest environmental conditions. The PM880 is certified CSA C_US for Class I, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups A/B/C/D T3 and Baseefa certified intrinsically safe to II 1G EEx ia IIC T3. >  Billerica, Massachusetts, April 6, 2005. - Control Engineering magazine announced that GE Infrastructure Sensing won its Editors' Choice award for the TransPort™ PT878GC ultrasonic gas flowmeter. The magazine considers the winners to represent the most significant innovations showcased in its pages during the past year. >  Billerica, Massachusetts, April 6, 2005. - GE Infrastructure Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services, introduces OxyTrak, the world's first in situ flue gas oxygen analyzer that is self- calibrating and requires no reference air. OxyTrak is an innovative sealed reference analyzer that uses a unique, miniaturized zirconium-oxide sensor with a sealed internal reference to accurately determine flue gas oxygen content, even with rapidly changing process conditions. >  December issue of IN-MFG Magazine - Enablers to a Safer, More Productive World. >  Wilmington, Massachusetts, November 22, 2004. - GE Infrastructure Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services, announces that it will present a four hour Humidity Measurement Tutorial at the Measurement Science Conference (MSC) on January 19, 2005, in Anaheim California. The tutorial will be part of the MSC that includes workshops, tutorials, paper presentations and vendor exhibits on the science of measurement and calibration. GE Infrastructure Sensing will be exhibiting precision pressure, humidity and temperature instrumentation at Booths 1-4. > Shanghai, CHINA - November 8, 2004. - GE Infrastructure Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services, today announced CE Mark Approval and the availability of the UltraTemp™ 400 and 700 Series temperature probes for critical patient monitoring. The new UltraTemp Series of temperature probes are designed with high quality ceramics with advanced material processing, enabling the GE probe product family to meet the stringent demands of the global medical marketplace. >  Billerica, Massachusetts, October 26, 2004. - GE Infrastructure Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services, today introduced VeriDri^TM, a rugged industrial moisture transmitter for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of air and gas dryers. The new VeriDri transmitter provides an accurate and highly reliable, yet cost-effective solution for either dew point temperature or PPM moisture measurement. >  Billerica, Massachusetts, October 14, 2004. - GE Infrastructure Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services, today introduced the Sentinel™ product line, a high-accuracy, multi-path ultrasonic flowmeter specifically geared to the fiscal custody-transfer of natural gas. The Sentinel system can be used for such typical natural gas applications as transmission, distribution and storage, or for any measurement point where high accuracy is needed. > New Fairfield, Connecticut , October 4, 2004. - GE Infrastructure Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services, announced today the availability of the DPI 330/335 Series of high pressure hydraulic calibrators designed for use in process applications. > Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering - Design and use of compact lensed fibers for low cost packaging of optical MEMS components