KAMAN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF THREE NEW FLUID POWER PRODUCT LINES

Windsor, Connecticut (May 19, 2008) - Kaman Industrial Technologies announced today multiple distribution agreements as a fully authorized North American distributor of Airpot Corporation, Reading Technologies and ISOPur Fluid Technologies.  The addition of these lines will increase the depth and breadth of Kaman’s fluid power product offerings. 

Airpot Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer of ultra low friction, super-responsive pneumatic piston and cylinder motion dampers and actuators.  Airpot Corporation manufactures precision Air Dashpots, Snubbers, and Airpel Anti-Stiction air cylinders. 

Reading Technologies specializes in the removal of contaminants from compressed air lines.  Product lines include Eliminizer point-of-use, inverse-flow compressed air dryers, Coalescer oil removal filters as well as desiccant and refrigerant dryers. Special food-grade versions are available for sanitary applications. 

ISOPur Fluid Technologies has developed advanced oil purification systems for hydraulic and lubricating oil used in high-performance, mission-critical industrial machinery. Through its patented Balanced Charge Agglomeration™ (BCA) technology, ISOPur is able to achieve a level of fluid purity unattainable by conventional filtration or centrifugal systems. Their technology is also applicable to cooking oils and other contaminated fluids. 

"Expanding our fluid power product line with problem solving applications is a priority at Kaman and the addition of these leading brands is further evidence of this commitment”, said David Mayer, vice president of marketing for Kaman Industrial Technologies.  

About Kaman Industrial Technologies

Kaman Industrial Technologies, a leading distributor of industrial parts, operates nearly 200 customer service centers and six distribution centers across North America.  Kaman offers more than two million items including bearings, power transmission, electrical, material handling, motion control, fluid power and accessory products to customers in a variety of industries.  Additionally, Kaman provides value-added services such as engineering and design support for electrical, linear, hydraulic and pneumatic systems as well as belt and rubber fabrication, reducer build, hose assemblies, custom modifications, repair services, fluid analysis and motor management.

Kaman Industrial Technologies is a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation (NASDAQ-GS: KAMN).  For more information visit www.kamandirect.com. 

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