ArmorWorks and Morgan AM&T Successfully Expand Production For Side Armor Plates; Firms Broaden Long-Standing Ceramic Armor Supply Agreement

Business Wire, Sept 11, 2006

TEMPE, Ariz. -- ArmorWorks, a leading provider of advanced armor products, and Morgan AM&T ("Morgan"), a preeminent supplier of technical ceramics, today announced the successful operation of Morgan's new production line dedicated to the supply of ceramic plates for ArmorWorks' side armor systems. This accelerates fulfillment of ArmorWorks' $543 million ID/IQ contract with the U.S. Army previously announced on July 7, 2006.

"We are pleased that Morgan's expedited high volume high quality production of ceramic side armor plates has enabled us to quickly deploy on our commitment to deliver quality products vital to the further protection of our soldiers," said Bill Perciballi, ArmorWorks' president and founder.

In addition to ESBI side armor plates, ArmorWorks continues to fulfill U.S. Military contracts for advanced armor including Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts, vehicle armor, and aircraft armor using Morgan AM&T ceramic products.

About ArmorWorks

ArmorWorks, founded in 1996, provides cutting-edge armor technology and products to military and enforcement agencies worldwide. ArmorWorks designs and produces advanced armor using high-tech ceramics and proprietary composite materials to provide enhanced ballistic protection. For more information, visit www.armorworks.com.

About Morgan

Morgan AM&T, a division of The Morgan Crucible Company (LSE:MGCR.L), is a global leader in quality engineered ceramics with a network of engineering and production facilities strategically located in more than 40 countries around the world. Morgan conducts U.S. ceramic armor production at its Pennsylvania facilities.