Advanced Engineering Solutions, Inc. Signs with CIMCO in WA

Sterling, MA, April 16, 2002 - CIMCO Integration, LLC proudly announces the signing of our newest reseller in the United States, Advanced Engineering Solutions, Inc. (AESI). AESI, located in Everett, WA, will market, service, and support the world's most advanced DNC, NC program editing, and NC program optimization products to the automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, and job shop supplier markets in Washington.

Howard Ditsworth, owner of AESI, stated, "AESI is a full solution provider, providing critical cost saving manufacturing solutions to its clients. In order for manufacturing companies to compete in the world economy, many companies will need effective automation products and tools that will help them provide cost savings to their customers. CIMCO products provide the most effective, flexible, value-driven, and intuitive Computer Integrated Manufacturing solution for Distributed Numerical Control."

"Having AESI on our team is a validation of all the time and effort we put into development here at CIMCO. AESI is in the business of providing customers with solutions that increase their productivity, efficiency, and profitability. With DNC-Max AESI will now be able to offer a truly flexible, powerful, and reliable DNC solution to complement a companies existing automation systems.

About Advanced Engineering Solutions, Inc.

AESI, located in Everett, WA, specializes in manufaturing automation and engeineering solutions with a focus on facilities and operations planning, information systems design (CAD/PDM/DNC/MES/ERP/Network Infrastructure), and implementation services to the manufacturing industry. AESI is committed to providing their clients with proven, economical solutions with the highest level of responiveness and support.