-- Founder Bill Macon will remain with Kurz-Kasch/Macon Electric Coil --

--All Macon Electric Coil locations will continue to operate as normal --

DAYTON, Ohio – January 31, 2008 – Kurz-Kasch, Inc., a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of electromagnetic products, solenoids and composite components, announced today that it has acquired Macon Electric Coil, Inc. (“Macon”), a leading manufacturer of custom electric coils and solenoids for the irrigation and consumer appliance industries. . press release