<p>TMI GROUP INTRODUCES NEW HEAT SEALER</p><p>RONKONKOMA, NY-January 8th, 2009 Lako Tool, A TMI Group Company is manufacturing a NEW model TS-4 Heat Sealer for laboratory use. The TS-4 is an affordable, compact laboratory device which features advanced microprocessor control of cycle rate and dwell time. The system also features a load cell for precision and repeatable force measurement. A foot pedal automatically cycles the Sealing Jaws which allows both hands free to insert the sample for ease of operation.</p><p>“The TS-4 is an exciting new addition to our existing line of Heat Sealers,” says Dave Muchorski, VP of Marking for the TMI Group. “We now have 5 different models to meet our customer’s exact requirements.”</p><p>About LakoTool</p><p>With more than 30 years of experience, Lako Tool serves the film packaging machinery industry with Sealing, Cutting and Punching Solutions. The company also produces Hot Tack and Heat Sealing instruments for laboratory use. www.lakotool.com</p><p>About the TMI Group of Companies</p><p>The TMI Group is a global organization that provides laboratory testing solutions to measure quality of materials and consumer products for a variety of industries. The TMI Group of Companies includes Testing Machines Inc., New York, Lawson-Hemphill, Swansea, Ma, Messmer Instruments Ltd., UK, Büchel BV, Netherlands, Adamel Lhomargy, France, TMI Canada and Lako Tool, Perrysburg, Ohio</p><p>For Additional Information Contact: Testing Machines Inc. 2 Fleetwood Court, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 USA Tel: 631-439-5400 www.testingmachines.com [email protected] </p>