Date: May 8, 2009

Pro Spot Mercedes-Benz Approval

Pro Spot is proud to announce that it received global Mercedes-Benz approvals for the i4 resistance spot welder. In addition, we have officially met the requirements of Mercedes-Benz USA in the areas of training & equipment testing. The approvals are for welding of all Mercedes-Benz steels including Usibor, TRIP, ZE340 and other High Strength Steels used in today's Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and Smart vehicles.

The sales will be handled through the SPX/DES program for the U.S. market and through the Gotis program internationally. We will keep you informed as more details of the program become available.

For information please reference the following bulletins:

508 - Mercedes-Benz Global Approval

513 - Mercedes-Benz USA Approval