** Approved Supplier for Black Oxide MIL-DTL-13924 All Classes**

Moog, Inc. (Aircraft Group) - New approval effective February 2002
The Boeing Co. - New approval effective March 2002
Eaton Aerospace - New approval effective April 2002

Parker Hannifin (Nichols Airborne Div.) - Re-Approval
Parker Hannifin (Parker Aerospace Div.) - Re-Approval
Fairchild Aerospace (Fastener Div.) - Re-Approval

** B.O.I. Announces New Electroless Nickel Process **

Industry Applications:
Automotive / Aircraft / Military / Aerospace / Electronics / Valve / Gear / Hydraulic

Primary Benefits:
Uniform Thickness Control / Wear Resistance / Corrosion Resistance / Solder & Weldability

Our staff is excited to announce that on April 3, 2002 phase one of our electroless nickel master plan was completed. The first phase of our E-Nickel master plan will be in full swing with capabilities of coating steel alloy parts. Our next phase will accommodate E-Nickel coatings of aluminum, stainless, brass, alloys. The second phase plans are approved with the new process equipment under construction and scheduled for a July 2002 installation.

Your encouragement and input for us to learn about this process has reinforced our passion to succeed in the E-Nickel arena. Your interest level shall provide business opportunities that will benefit us all. Our company's business philosophy shall guide us to become well educated professionals in the E-Nickel field. Our goal is to be recognized as E-Nickel experts by our customers and peers in the same manner that we are perceived when it comes to our knowledge and ability of producing high quality black oxide coatings.

We appreciate your support and any future business opportunity. We shall strive to fulfill our promise of becoming a better metal finishing company!

THANK YOU!