Sandow Media Corp. — a developer of multichannel, vertically integrated luxury print and online
brands, with offices in Los Angeles; Boca Raton, Fla.; New York City; and North Carolina — has
acquired New York City-based materials consultancy Material ConneXion Inc. and its sister company
and strategic design consultancy Culture & Commerce Inc.

“The acquisition of Material ConneXion and Culture & Commerce is a pivotal step for us,”
said Adam I. Sandow, chairman and CEO, Sandow Media. “Material ConneXion’s unparalleled expertise
in materials, sustainability and design, coupled with its expanding global presence will bring
substantial knowledge to our corporation and greatly magnify our business connections and
international reach. Culture & Commerce’s leadership position at the intersection of the
business and design worlds provides a valuable, strategic resource for ourselves and clients. With
Sandow supporting them, the synergistic opportunities are exciting and limitless.”

“Sandow’s business acumen and passion for developing innovative brands makes the company a
perfect partner to take our companies to the next stage,” said Michele Caniato, president, Material
ConneXion and Culture & Commerce. Caniato will continue to lead the two companies.

Material ConneXion’s membership-based Materials Libraries offer more than 6,000 advanced and
sustainable materials and consulting services through locations in the United States, Europe and
Asia. The company recently announced plans to open 10 additional Materials Libraries throughout
China by 2017, and to launch a new online Materials Database this year.

June 7, 2011

Amann & Söhne GmbH & Co. KG (the Amann Group) — a Germany-based developer of sewing and
embroidery threads for a range of applications — has introduced Xtreme-Tech, a high-performance
sewing thread based on ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) Dyneema® fiber
manufactured by DSM Dyneema, the Netherlands. The company received an Innnovation Award, which
recognizes outstanding product innovations and solutions, for Xtreme-Tech at the inaugural
Texprocess processing textile and flexible materials trade show held last month in Frankfurt.

Amann Group developed special twisting, coating and coloring techniques to create
Xtreme-Tech, which the company reports is easy to process and to dye. The low-weight, high-strength
thread is suitable for applications with high safety requirements, including sailing, haulage
ropes, paragliders, fishing nets, aerospace, load restraint/lifting systems and protective
clothing; as well as sports gear such as climbing equipment, ropes and harnesses. Amann initially
developed Xtreme-Tech for its customer AmSafe Industries Inc., Phoenix, which is currently using it
to develop super-strong cargo restraint systems for Freighter Aircrafts.

“Most companies already know about the impressive properties of Dyneema fiber in terms of
durability and strength, but have not been aware of its outstanding performance in sewing thread,”
said Yvonne Engelen, vice president, innovation, DSM Dyneema. “As a highly sustainable solution for
many applications, Amann’s new Xtreme-Tech with Dyneema will enable many companies to optimise
their products as a result of stronger seams, and in many cases increase the lifetime of their
products.”

Amann Group and DSM Dyneema have entered into a strategic trademark agreement under which the
companies will market and sell Xtreme-Tech and other new products they plan to develop in
partnership.

June 7, 2011

MIAMI — June 1, 2011 — NGC® Software today announced that Vesi Incorporated, a designer and
manufacturer of better collegiate sportswear, has selected NGC’s Extended PLM and ERP software as
an integrated system for supply chain management. Vesi, which has elevated game-day apparel to a
fashionable lifestyle collection for men and women, will implement NGC’s PLM and ERP software
across all of its brands in order to provide transparency throughout the company, improve
collaboration with overseas vendors, and streamline reporting and business processes.

Easy to use, flexible reporting capabilities were a key factor in Vesi’s selection of NGC’s
ERP . “We needed to provide our key personnel with easier access to our ERP system, and our entire
team appreciated the user-friendliness of NGC’s new ERP system,” said Dale Davidson, vice president
and COO, Vesi Incorporated. “NGC’s ERP will improve transparency, both internally and with our
external vendors, and it provides better information flow with all the reporting enhancements.”

With NGC’s Extended PLM software, Vesi will be able to improve collaboration with its trading
partners, while streamlining the design-production process. “One of our biggest challenges over the
years has been communication with our overseas vendors,” Davidson said. “The lack of consistent
transparency between our vendor partners and ourselves in regard to Time and Action calendars has
just become too cumbersome to accommodate. Furthermore, the elimination of data entry functions by
transferring information directly from the PLM system to the ERP software was very enticing.”

Vesi had experience using NGC’s first-generation ERP and turned to NGC again when selecting
its new ERP and PLM systems. “Our experience with NGC is the reason why no other ERP/PLM vendor was
chosen,” Davidson said. “When it comes to systems, the primary concern for our business is the
ability to have a vendor that I can totally trust in regard to implementation and support. We have
been a customer of NGC for over 10 years, and in terms of customer service and technical support,
they have always — I repeat, always — exceeded expectations.” 

“NGC appreciates the long-time working relationship with Vesi, and we’re glad to bring
important new reporting and collaboration capabilities to Vesi through NGC’s latest ERP and
Extended PLM solutions,” said Mark Burstein, president of sales and marketing, NGC.

Posted on June 6, 2011

Source: NGC Software

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — June 2, 2011 — BigSky Technologies LLC announced the issuance of the first in a
series of patents for their GreenShield® fabric finish technology. GreenShield is a new process for
water-, oil-, and stain-repellency that replaces the conventional polymer-based chemicals with
particle-based green nanotechnology, reducing the use of fluorochemicals by as much as 10 times.

The proprietary technology covered by the patent represents a new application for biomimicry
by truly simulating the natural water repellency in the microscopic roughness of a lotus leaf
surface. Undetectable to human touch, the microscopic surface roughness of fabric treated with
GreenShield finish allows water and oil to roll off the surface, resulting in superior water- and
oil-repellency and stain-resistance. The water-based formulation is safe and environmentally
friendly, reduces fluorocarbons by 6-10 times, but at the same time maintains the hand and feel of
fabrics, and is permanent with excellent wash-durability.

The patent, number 7,879,743, marks a major milestone for the two-year-old company, which
manufactures textile finishes inspired by nature. “Our goal was always a greener stain-resistant
technology,” says Dr. Cathy Fleischer, Managing Partner, BigSky Technologies LLC. “We have been
able to scientifically mimic the repellency of the lotus leaf, using 6-10 times fewer fluorocarbons
in the process. That’s a first.”

GreenShield is certified by SCS (Scientific Certification Systems) to deliver outstanding
stain-resistance to fabrics while reducing the amount of chemicals that negatively impacts the
environment.  Products coated with GreenShield were tested and verified as 6-10 times lower in
fluorine relative to competitors by Galbraith Laboratories, one of the largest independent testing
facilities in the world. 

Posted June 3, 2011

Source: PRNewswire

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — May 31, 2011 — Atlas Copco Compressors LLC has purchased assets related to the
compressor business of the Tencarva Machinery Company, a distributor of Atlas Copco products for
many years. The acquired business operates in Tennessee, Virginia, MIssissippi, Maryland and
Delaware.

“This acquisition supports the development of our aftermarket business and brings us closer
to customers in an important geographic region of the United States,” said Stephan Kuhn, business
area president, Atlas Copco Compressor Technique.

The acquired compressor business will be incorporated into the East Region of Atlas Copco
Compressors in the United States. Atlas Copco will operated from Tencarva’s current locations for a
period of six to 12 months. After divesting the compressor business, the Tencarva Machinery Company
will continue to sell mainly industrial pumps.

Approximately 37 employees in sales and service roles will join Atlas Copco from the Tencarva
Machinery Company as a result of this acquisition.

Posted June 3, 2011

Source: Atlas Copco

LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany — June1, 2011 — BASF increases prices globally for antioxidants and process
stabilizers for plastic applications up to 15 percent, in selected cases up to 25 percent and for
selected products across the portfolio of additives and pigments for plastic applications up to 25
percent. New prices are effective for deliveries starting today or as contracts allow. These price
increases are applied in addition to the prior announced December and February increases.

These price increases are necessary to cover further significant increase in raw material
cost, mainly fatty alcohols, methyl acrylate and phenols as well as increases in other raw
materials.

BASF is committed to the plastic additives business. However, the past and future expected
raw material cost escalations and volatility combined with current profitability levels require an
increase in prices to sustain BASF’s ability to invest.

BASF, as a leading supplier for plastic additives, intends to secure future product
availability, supply reliability, continuity in quality, service and innovation to best meet our
customers’ needs and market conditions.

Posted June 3, 2011

Source: BASF

Austria-based cellulosic fiber producer Lenzing AG has introduced various forms of TENCEL® as
sustainable solutions for automotive applications ranging from carpet and seat covers to
injection-molded plastic components and nonwoven components and battery separators.

“TENCEL® supports the trend towards more nature in cars and, with its fiber properties,
boasts numerous advantages for the automobile sector,” said Friedrich Suchomel, automotive project
manager, Lenzing. “We started the project five years ago after speaking to all the international
car manufacturers to understand their requirements. Sustainability was one of their most important
criteria,” he continued, noting that Tencel — which is derived from sustainably managed eucalyptus
plantations and produced using a physical dissolution process in which nearly all of the solvent is
recovered — fulfils those criteria.

According to Lenzing, special textile-grade Tencel fibers are especially appropriate for car
seat cover fabrics, in which they can be blended with conventional fibers to enhance
moisture-management performance. The company also notes that thick fibers are appropriate for
carpets, while powder forms can be incorporated into plastics to provide reinforcement for
injection-molded parts, in which its 10-percent fiber elongation — compared with 2-percent
elongation offered by glass fiber — enhances impact strength. Other forms can be used in special
nonwovens used in electronic applications including separators in condensers for air conditioners
and audio equipment; battery separators; and oil and fuel filters.

May 31, 2011