Norris Cylinder and Air Products Ltd. Sign Three-Year
Global Agreement for the Supply of High-Pressure Cylinders

Norris Cylinder and Air Products Ltd. Sign Three-Year Global Agreement for the Supply of High-Pressure Cylinders

Bloomfield Hills, Mich. – January 11, 2007 – Norris Cylinder, a subsidiary of TriMas Corporation, has signed a three-year global agreement to supply European-based Air Products Ltd. with select 200- and 300-bar high-pressure cylinders.

“This agreement marks the introduction of Norris Cylinder Company into Europe and other international markets,” said Brian McGuire, president of Norris Cylinder. “Air Products is one of the premier suppliers in the region. By signing this agreement, Air Products is placing its seal-of-approval on Norris Cylinder as a supplier of quality, ultrahigh pressure gas containers,” McGuire added.

About Norris Cylinder

Headquartered in Longview, Texas, Norris Cylinder Company is the leading North American producer of high pressure cylinders as well as the patented Super Fiber 90 non-asbestos line of acetylene cylinders. Additionally, Norris produces a line of specialty products including ASME, chlorine and fir suppression cylinders.

About TriMas

Headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., TriMas is a diversified growth company of high-end, specialty niche businesses manufacturing a variety of products for commercial, industrial and consumer markets worldwide. TriMas is organized into five strategic operating segments: Packaging Systems, Energy Products, Industrial Specialties, RV & Trailer Products and Recreational Accessories. TriMas has nearly 5,000 employees at 80 different facilities in 10 countries. For more information, visit www.trimascorp.com.

SOURCE TriMas Corporation

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