Press Release

For Immediate Release

AFC Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Lake In The Hills, IL –– April 10, 2008---Advanced Flexible Composites, Inc. (AFC) is pleased to announce that 2008 marks its 20th anniversary.  Founded in 1988, AFC, a family owned and operated company, is a world leader in the manufacture of high-performance coated fabrics.  AFC sells its products through distributors and OEMs under the trade names DuraFab®, DuraFlow®, DuraSil®, DuraStick®, DuraLam® and DuraChefâ.  The company designs and manufactures PTFE and silicone coated fabrics and belting, along with an extensive line of pressure sensitive tapes, for use in diverse applications.  Typical applications for its products are found in industries such as, aerospace, flexible packaging, screen printing, textile, polymer manufacturing, quick service restaurant, food processing, chemical, electronics and communications.

“Over the last 20 years we have been customer-focused and driven to provide our customers with the proper solutions. We will continue to be the most customer-focused supplier in the high performance composites industry over the next 20 years” said Bill Lewis CEO and President of AFC.” While the past 20 years has been a fantastic ride, I am truly looking forward to the next 20. AFC will continue its commitment to our core values of quality, innovation and service.”

Chris Lewis, VP-Strategic Development comments:”AFC has grown and succeeded because of the efforts of our employees, vendors and customers who together have made this company what it is today. AFC is known for its stable and experienced workforce led by the most experienced senior management team in our industry. Our relationships, partnerships and experience are what will guide over the next 20 years.”

AFC headquartered in Lake In The Hills, IL manufactures materials out 4 facilities, Lake In The Hills, IL; Adams MA; Mexico City, Mexico; and Runcorn, Cheshire, England. For further information, contact Michael Baker, Director of Marketing at (800) 334-9372.