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3-D Service Acquires Remote Inspection Capability

MASSILLON, Ohio (July 21, 2004) — 3-D Service, Ltd., a leader in the repair and maintenance of commercial and industrial equipment, today announced that its service center in Massillon, Ohio, has recently purchased VideoProbe ® XL PRO™ borescope equipment with remote video imaging capability. This tool enables 3-D Service to visually inspect industrial equipment without having to dismantle it, thus reducing the customer’s downtime and minimizing lost productivity due to equipment malfunction.

The VideoProbe XL PRO, made by Everest VIT, is the world’s most advanced remote viewing tool. Powered by Everest VIT’s exclusive new iView technology platform, the XL PRO system has the most advanced digital imaging and measurement capabilities available with features that allow the operator to manipulate and store video and still images for precise documentation. The tool can be used to perform internal inspections on a wide range of applications from large vessels, steam headers, and cavities to small tubing. It is also useful for weld inspections and retrieving debris from plant systems or machinery.

Concerning the purchase of the VideoProbe XL PRO, Bernie DeWees, president of 3-D Service said, "Our goal is the same as our customers’ goal, which is to manage the repair and maintenance of their equipment with a minimum of downtime. The VideoProbe ® XL PRO™ borescope equipment significantly enhances our ability to achieve that goal. This equipment will be a vital tool in our Total Motor Management service."

3-D Service specializes in the sale, repair and service of commercial and industrial equipment used in the electric utility, automotive, pulp and paper, manufacturing, chemical, wastewater treatment, transportation and metal producing industries. The 85,000 square foot Massillon facility repairs mammoth-sized equipment such as 80,000 horsepower electric motors used in steel mills, as well as hydroelectric turbines and generators. It is one of a few facilities that is certified to repair coolant pump motors used in nuclear power plants and that can also repair and re-certify UL® listed electric motors used in hazardous locations.

Additionally, 3-D Service provides Total Motor Management™ services to help customers reduce the risk of equipment breakdowns while lowering repair and maintenance costs. On-site services, such as preventive and predictive maintenance and 24/7 emergency breakdown service are also available.
The 3-D Service Industrial Equipment Service Center is located at 800 Nave Road SE, Massillon, Ohio 44646, (330) 830-3500.

For more information about 3-D Service call toll-free 1.800.837.1614 or log on to www.3-Dservice.com