Heidelberg

New Hermes is a subsidiary of Gravograph Industry International, a portolio company of the New York merchant bank, Castle Harlan. Gravograph is a leading manufacturer of innovative solutions for engraving and marking. The company is a global leader in engraving technology and utilizes its expertise to develop equipment, software, materials, training and technical services to provide its customers with complete solutions for every application. Gravograph provides solutions for retail, commercial, institutional and industrial applications -- from personalization to architectural signage to industrial part marking. The international network of the Gravograph group is composed of eight subsidiaries and 40 agents in the world. The company s U.S. headquarters is located in Duluth, Ga.

The Harris Products Group offers a complete line of flux-cored and stainless welding products. It offers various product extensions, including laser gas delivery systems, industrial and specialty gas manifolds and medical regulation equipment. The company offers various lead-free solders, including Stay-Brite, Stay-Brite 8, Bridgit and 95/5. Additionally, it provides technical resources to assist customers with specific product applications. Its gas apparatus facility in Gainesville, Ga., is certified to ISO:14001 environmental quality standards. All its facilities in North America are certified to ISO 9001:2000 standards and have a mature quality system that is regularly audited from internal and external sources. The Harris Products Group has facilities in the United States, Italy, Ireland, Poland, Spain and Mexico.