HandHeld Particle Counter HandiLaz Mini Wins Cleanrooms Award (Press Release)

March 2006

Particle Measuring Systems' HandiLaz Mini received the Most Impressive Development/Implementation of Advanced Technology award, presented at the Cleanroom Technology Show in Boston, MA.

The HandiLaz Mini is an ergonomically designed, simple-to-use handheld that counts particles as small as 0.3 microns. Designed to be the most cost-effective quality handheld on the market, it retains the reliability and accuracy you expect from Particle Measuring Systems.

This counter weighs only 1.5 pounds and features easy data transfer to Excel, making it accessible to all users. Particle measurements are made in seconds and up to 10,000 samples can be stored.

Particle Measuring Systems has 35 years experience as the industry leader in particle monitoring and microcontamination control. Particle Measuring Systems combines high-performance instrumentation with application expertise to solve the problems of pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and other high tech manufacturers.

HandiLaz® is a registered trademark of Particle Measuring Systems, Inc.

For general information, contact:

Nina Akindele
Manager, Marketing and Communications
Particle Measuring Systems
303.443.7100 ext 258
nakindele@pmeasuring.com

Thank you for your consideration.