Singulus Technologies AG

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Corporate | 23 January 2007 07:55

Singulus Technologies AG: Further Diversification, Cooperation with Balda

SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG / Alliance/Product Launch

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Press Release
Further Diversification Successfully Started: SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES
Develops a new Production Line for Surface Processing of Plastic Parts
Together with Balda

Kahl am Main, January 23, 2007 - The SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG (SINGULUS)
cooperates with the Balda AG, Bad Oeynhausen, in the development of a new
production line for the processing of plastic covers for mobile phones and
handheld game devices.

In November 2005, SINGULUS had introduced the metallization machine
'SINGULUS 3DS', an innovative machine for decorative vacuum coating of
plastic parts. This machine is a revolutionary new development in the
segment of surface coating. With the sputtering process used in the
SINGULUS 3DS, three-dimensional plastic parts can be handled and reproduced
in vacuum with decorative and protecting surfaces.

A development cooperation was agreed with Balda in October 2006. On the
basis of the SINGULUS 3DS metallizer a production line is being developed,
which integrates all necessary production steps from the injection molding
machines to the metallization and the application of anti-scratch finishes.
All production processes are completely automated.
Amongst others, the line is also useful in applications like packaging for
cosmetics & personal care, toys and automobile industries. Accordingly, the
requirements of the process handling within the respective industrial
sectors are considered. The machine specifically developed for so-called
INFOCOM (telecommunications specific) products is currently exclusively
supplied to Balda. The first delivery will take place in this year’s May.
SINGULUS expects additional orders for integrated production lines for the
processing of plastic surfaces in 2007.

Compared to traditional production methods, such as the evaporation, where
only batch processes are possible, this revolutionary technology with
integrated pre- and post-treatment offers huge savings in the production
cycle and the logistics. In contrast to electroplating, there are no high
operating and disposal costs.

Ralf Ackermann, Chief Technology Officer at Balda comments: 'With this
production line Balda gains access to a new, economical production method
and is able to respond flexibly to the requirements and needs of different
customer segments. We make a big step towards our vision of 'One Piece
Flow-Production' with this technology.' Stefan A. Baustert, Chief Executive
Officer at SINGULUS adds: 'The good cooperation with Balda offers SINGULUS
the opportunity to enter the market for decorative protective coatings with
the currently most innovative product in the segment and hence to
successfully implement the announced diversification strategy.'

SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG, Hanauer Landstrasse 103,
D-63796 Kahl/Main, contact: Maren Schuster, Investor Relations,
Tel.: + 49 (0) 6188 440 612, Bernhard Krause, Corporate Communications,
Tel.: + 49 (0) 6181 98280 20

Balda Aktiengesellschaft, Bergkirchener Straße 228, D-32549 Bad
Oeynhausen, Cersten Hellmich, Investor Relations,
Tel.: + 49 (0) 5734 922-2706 ,
Fax: + 49 (0) 5734) 922-2691, E-Mail: chellmich@balda.de

Company profile SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES
With a consistent focus on its core competencies, since the management
buyout SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES has transformed itself into the global leader
of machines and equipment for optical storage media within a time span of
ten years. SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES is the only equipment producer in the
world offering the entire value-added chain for the manufacturing of
optical disc: The machines range from mastering and injection molding to
replication lines. With the set-up of a very deep value-added chain in the
past couple of years, SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES was successful in expanding the
product range for its customers. Thus, the position of SINGULUS
TECHNOLOGIES in the optical disc sector remains unique in the world.

It is our declared goal to include the new formats HD DVD and Blu-ray disc
in this structure as well. Due to the acquisition of STEAG HamaTech in
January 2006, SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES is also excellently positioned
worldwide for machines of once-recordable formats. SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES
still views the market for equipment for the production of optical disc as
a core activity. This segment will also continue to safeguard the cash flow
of the company in the future and will be further developed technologically.

In addition, new business areas are intended to contribute to sales and
earnings in the future.

Company profile Balda
Balda develops, produces and finishes precision components made of
high-performance plastics. The Group supplies companies in the mobile phone
sector and similar markets on a global scale.

The technology developed by Balda for tool making, production processes and
finishing techniques is a world-wide leading technique. No other supplier
provides all the technologies needed for the mobile communications market
from one source.

The company is present worldwide at the production centers of the major
mobile phone producers. In addition to the three locations in Germany, the
Group also manufactures at three sites in China, two locations in Brazil as
well as in Malaysia, Hungary and India. With organic growth by expanding
its core business mobile communications and growth via technological
diversification Balda intends to gain market share in already established
markets as well as to open similar markets with new products and to further
expand the value added.

SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG, Hanauer Landstrasse 103,
D-63796 Kahl/Main, contact: Maren Schuster, Investor Relations,
Tel.: + 49 (0) 6188 440 612, Bernhard Krause, Corporate Communications,
Tel.: + 49 (0) 6181 98280 20

DGAP 23.01.2007

Language: English
Issuer: SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG
Hanauer Landstrasse 103
63796 Kahl am Main Deutschland
Phone: +49 (0)6188 440-105
Fax: +49 (0)6188 440-110
E-mail: maren.schuster@singulus.de
WWW: www.singulus.de
ISIN: DE0007238909
WKN: 723890
Indices:
Listed: Geregelter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr
in Berlin-Bremen, Stuttgart, München, Hamburg, Düsseldorf

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