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K-TEK LLC, a leading manufacturer of

state-of-the-art level instrumentation, today announced at ISA Expo 2007

that the BETA line of pressure and temperature switches has received FM and

CSA approval. In addition, the BETA W Series has received approval for use

in hazardous locations, rated to Class 1, Division 1 explosion-proof

standards. The BETA product line's rugged, powder coated aluminum or 316

stainless steel enclosures are suitable for a variety of tough applications,

including offshore oil platforms.

The BETA line of pressure and temperature switches, which K-TEK acquired in

May 2006, features spring-loaded, self-aligning diaphragm/piston sensors.

Limited piston travel transmits pressure at the diaphragm directly to the

microswitch; there are no intervening linkages or mechanisms and full

protection is provided against high over-range pressure. The switches are

engineered for maximum over-range protection of up to 2000 psi / 139 bar.

The spring-loaded piston also provides excellent resistance against shock

and vibration and makes changing ranges as easy as changing the spring.

K-TEK's BETA W-Series include a separate adjustment compartment that allows

for easy field calibration.

"Engineered features such as maximum over-range protection, wide

rangeability, and narrow deadbands have proven extremely reliable in harsh

environments," stated Winston, Landymore, BETA Product Manager at K-TEK.

"BETA is known for its extensive choice of process connection material,

micro switches, and diaphragms to meet the toughest requirements. K-TEK is

confident in the BETA acquisition last year as BETA's pressure and

temperature switches strongly compliment our existing process level market."

About BETA B.V.

BETA B.V. (The Netherlands), a K-TEK company, specializes in the design and

manufacturing of a broad range of pressure and temperature switches. With

more than 35 years experience, the company has developed a reputation for

its "user-friendly generation" of pressure and temperature switches. BETA's

innovative product range includes: Pressure Switches, Fluid Power Pressure

Switches, Vacuum Switches, Differential Pressure Switches including a unique

bi-directional DP switch, Temperature Switches, and OEM Switches such as the

BETAMINI쳌 which has been developed exclusively for the industrial OEM

market. All BETA switches are assembled according to customer specific

requirements and are available in more than 1 million versions. BETA

currently has European, Russian, and Far East product approvals and is

currently pursuing FM and CSA approvals for all switch product lines. BETA

is an ISO 9001-2000 certified company and serves all industries with

specialization in the oil & gas and petrochemical markets.