Press Release

For Immediate Release

AFC Introduces The New DuraChef®
Blue High Speed Vertical Toaster Conveyor Belt

Lake In The Hills, IL –– 4/29/2005 –– Advanced Flexible Composites, Inc. (AFC) has introduced its new DuraChef® Blue high-speed vertical toaster belt. AFC is a supplier of toaster belts for Roundup® high-speed vertical toasters under the brand name DuraChef® . AFC is currently an approved supplier to BURGER KING®, as well as a variety of other QSR franchisees. The DuraChef â series of proprietary belt wrappers are the next generation of conveying for high-speed vertical toasters used in the restaurant industry.

AFC’s Director of Marketing, Mike Baker commented, “Our DuraChef® belts have proven to out perform and last longer than our competitors’ belts. This longer life has directly reduced store owners operational costs on their toasters. We designed our new toaster belt to be very identifiable by its unique blue color. The new Blue color will make it easier for franchisees and restaurants to recognize the DuraChef® brand. DuraChef® blue will still offer a unique combination of grip and release properties required in high speed vertical toasting applications. The new DuraChef® Blue belt wrappers are RSI Redbook approved and will take the place of our black belts for use in BURGER KING® restaurants.”

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 DuraChef® . 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, quick service and full service restaurants, aerospace, flexible packaging, screen printing, textile, polymer manufacturing, food processing, chemical, electronics and communications.

For further information, contact Michael Baker, Director of Marketing at (800) 334-9372.