Merger of

m+p international and

MAHRENHOLTZ+PARTNER Ingenieurgesellschaft

Hannover, Germany - March 1, 2000 – MAHRENHOLTZ + PARTNER Ingenieurgesellschaft GmbH has been merged with m+p international Mess- und Rechnertechnik GmbH. Effective 1 January 2000 the new company, m+p international GmbH will be headquartered in Hannover, Germany.

MAHRENHOLTZ+PARTNER was found in 1980 by then director of Hannover University’s Institute of Applied Mechanics, Mr. Prof. em. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h. c. mult. Oskar Mahrenholtz. The company provides product and services for vibration testing, emission testing and process monitoring.

Founded in 1992 to market MAHRENHOLTZ + PARTNER technology worldwide, m+p international provides software and system solutions for vibration and noise problems. With 300 installed systems throughout the world, m+p international is a recognized leader in the field of data acquisition and vibration control.

Managing Director, Dr.-Ing. Walter Klie, announced the merger as an "exciting event but also a requirement to compete worldwide in the computer-aided experimental test market. He also announced the creation of three internal business units focusing on vibration, noise and control, vibration test stand and process monitoring.

m+p international GmbH has two solely owned subsidiaries in Verona, NJ and Farnham, England along with representatives and agents worldwide.

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