NexGen Ergonomics Joins North American Dealer Network for Ametek's Chatillon Product Line

Montreal, August 28, 1998 -- NexGen Ergonomics Inc. (NexGen) is pleased to announce its appointment as a non-exclusive North American dealer for Ametek's Chatillon Dynamometer and Torque Gauges. NexGen will market the Chatillon product line in the ergonomics, biomechanics and related markets.

Chatillon is a world leader in force measurement systems. Chatillon products are universally recognized for their superb craftsmanship and accuracy and working in just about every industry. Their products include a complete series of high quality and affordable digital and analog dynamometers and digital torque gauges. Chatillon is well known for its products in both clinical, ergonomic and research settings. Applications include: muscle strength testing, static strength testing, workplace engineering, functional capacity evaluation and job task analysis.

NexGen provides the most extensive product line of systems for ergonomic and biomechanical job analysis, design & research. These include sEMG analysis systems, data acquisition systems, goniometers, force sensors, dynamometers, 3D human modeling software, ergonomic design systems, video analysis systems, as well as many other products. NexGen Medical Systems distributes a variety of products for assessment and outcome measurement.

For more information, contact:

David Pinchefsky, B.A.Sc.
President
NexGen Ergonomics Inc.
Montreal, Canada
Tel: (514) 685-8593
Email: pinchefsky@nexgenergo.com
Web: nexgenergo.com

Ametek and Chatillon are registered trademarks of Ametek, Inc.