El Monte, California - 23 March2004 - M.C. Gill Corporation and Triumph Composite Systems, Inc. have joined together in an exclusive multiyear contract. Under this contract, M.C. Gill will manufacture raw stock panels for Triumph Composite Systems to fabricate into finished products.

In addition to the supply agreement, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was agreed to by the companies. This MOU sets parameters for Triumph Composite Systems to fabricate ready-to-install aircraft floor panel products to both OEM and aftermarket customers, using raw stock panels manufactured by M.C. Gill.

"Triumph Composite Systems is proud to join in these agreements, as they allow for a synergy to develop that highlights the strengths of both companies in promoting technical breakthroughs, high quality and excellent customer service. Drop-in finished floor panels provide OEM and aftermarket customers greater flexibility and value. Our supply agreement and joint marketing efforts increase our ability to offer customers a lower cost, high quality product," announced Bill Boyd, TCS Director of Operations - Floor Panels and Plastic Products.

"M.C. Gill and Triumph products are well known for their high performance and quality." Irv Freund, M. C. Gill VP Sales and Marketing agreed, "This MOU complements the agreement in place between our companies for supplying Boeing's newly manufactured commercial aircraft with floor panels within the Triumph-Boeing agreement. It also expands our ability to jointly offer detailed finished aircraft floor panels to both the OEM and aftermarket. Current and future customers will certainly benefit from this alliance."

M.C. Gill Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of baggage compartment liners and composite sandwich panels used in aircraft flooring for commercial aircraft. The M. C. Gill Corporation Group of Companies is headquartered in El Monte, California.

Triumph Composite Systems, Inc., located in Spokane, Washington, is a Triumph Group Company. The company is an aerospace industry leader in the manufacture of high quality composite interior components. These products range from air control system ducting to aerospace composite assemblies include glare-shields, drip-shields, side-wall risers, aisle stands and mix bay manifolds.

For Additional Information:

George Sorensen - Marketing Communications Manager
M.C. Gill Corporation
Phone: 626 443-4022
Fax: 626 350-5880
Email: info@mcgillcorp.com
www.mcgillcorp.com

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