Ladish’s ZKM Forging Earns Nadcap Accreditation

Cudahy, Wisc.—Ladish Co., Inc. (www.ladishco.com ) (Nasdaq: LDSH) reports that ZKM Forging, located in Stalowa Wola, Poland, and acquired by Ladish in 2005, has received Nadcap accreditation for NonDestructive Testing.

Ray Knutilla, Managing Director, European Operations for Ladish, said, “The audit was completed by the Nadcap NonDestructive Testing Task Group in November 2007 and we have just received notice that our audit was successful. This Nadcap certification is the latest accomplishment in ZKM Forging’s ongoing effort to position itself to bid on the most advanced aerospace forging work.”

Jack Franczak, Director – Quality & Technology, European Operations for Ladish, said, “This initial audit examined the new Magnetic Particle Inspection cell in Stalowa Wola and provides testing accreditation for a 12-month period.”

Ladish Co., Inc. is a leading producer of highly engineered, technically advanced metal components for the jet engine, aerospace and general industrial markets.  Ladish is headquartered in Cudahy, Wisconsin with operations in Wisconsin, Oregon, Connecticut and Poland.  Ladish common stock trades on Nasdaq under the symbol LDSH.

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