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3-D Service Recognized By AK Steel For Safe Work

MASSILLON, Ohio (May 28, 2003) – 3-D Service, a leader in the repair and maintenance of commercial and industrial equipment, today announced it has been recognized by AK Steel for injury-free performance in 2002 at the Middletown, Ohio, steel mill.

3-D Service employees worked a total of 979 hours at the Middletown mill in 2002 without an accident or injury.

“It is truly an honor to be recognized by AK Steel for our safe work practices,” said Bernie DeWees, 3-D Service president. “At 3-D Service, safety is at the forefront of everything we do. We take great pride in our successful track record. This recognition is especially rewarding because AK Steel is one of the leading industrial companies in the nation and a company that puts a tremendous emphasis on safety.”

AK Steel produces flat-rolled carbon, stainless and electrical steel products for automotive, appliance, construction and manufacturing markets, as well as tubular steel products. The company has more than 10,000 employees in plants and offices in Middletown, Coshocton, Mansfield, Walbridge and Zanesville, Ohio; Ashland, Ky.; Rockport, Ind.; and Butler, Pa. In addition, the company produces snow and ice control products and operates an industrial park on the Houston, Texas ship channel.

Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, 3-D Service specializes in the sale, repair and service of commercial and industrial equipment used in the electric utility, automotive, pulp and paper, manufacturing, chemical, wastewater treatment, transportation and metal producing industries. Additionally, 3-D provides Total Motor Management™ services to help customers reduce the risk of equipment breakdowns while lowering repair and maintenance costs. On- site preventive and predictive maintenance and 24/7 emergency breakdown services are also available.

For more information about 3-D Service call toll-free 1.800.837.1614 or log on to www.3-Dservice.com