Dr. Girish S. Dahake, Director Global Applications, Ameritherm Inc.

March 11, 2005

(Rochester, New York) Ameritherm Inc., a leader in radio frequency induction heating equipment, has promoted Dr. Girish S. Dahake to Director, Global Applications. In this role he is responsible for all Application development services in Ameritherm facilities in the Americas, Europe and Japan.

Dr. Dahake has specialized in the application of induction heating technology since 1995 and was instrumental in solving thousands of sophisticated heating problems by applying a wide range of RF induction products. His expertise includes the research, design and prototype of complex heating coils and solutions. He also holds a US patent for induction heating. Most recently he was the Application Lab Manager at Ameritherm.

"The talent and reputation of Dr. Dahake in the field of induction heating solutions is unsurpassed in the industry", states Tom Giglia, VP and General Manager of Ameritherm. "In this new capacity, Girish will share his knowledge and solutions with our worldwide customers. We are extremely proud and excited about his new role."

Girish has his Doctorate (PhD) in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and his Masters of Science, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY. His Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy is from the Institute of Technology, India.

About Ameritherm Inc.
Ameritherm has been a leader in the development, manufacture and application of RF induction heating equipment for a wide range of industrial and research applications since 1986. Ameritherm products are manufactured at the ISO 9001:2000 certified facility in Scottsville, NY.

Cheltenham Induction Heating Ltd. (CIH) of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England operates as an autonomous subsidiary as part of the Ameritherm organization. CIH products are manufactured at the ISO 9001 registered facility in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.

Precision heating solutions include power supplies, custom induction coils, remote heat stations and water-cooling products. Extensive product and applications information including video demonstrations are featured at the Ameritherm and CIH websites, www.ameritherm.com and www.cihinduction.com.

Ameritherm sells and supports products worldwide and has offices, distributors or representatives in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Information provided by :

Tina M. McKean
Marketing Manager
Ameritherm Inc.
39 Main St.
Scottsville, NY 14546
585.889.0215 (phone)
585.889.4030 (fax)