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DUX Signs a Major Distribution Partner to Capture Western Market.


SEATTLE -- DUX Area, Inc. today announced the finalization of a distribution agreement with Advanced Finishing Systems (AFS A distributed file system for large, widely dispersed Unix and Windows networks from Transarc Corporation, now part of IBM. It is noted for its ease of administration and expandability and stems from Carnegie-Mellon's Andrew File System.

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) in Portland, Oregon, that will expand sales of its innovative line of spray equipment throughout the Western United States Noun 1. western United States - the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River
West

Santa Fe Trail - a trail that extends from Missouri to New Mexico; an important route for settlers moving west in the 19th century
.

"Advanced Finishing Systems, Inc. is committed to serving the industrial and commercial finishing industry through superior sales knowledge, excellent customer service, and experienced technical support," said Jeff Edmondson, Senior Vice President of AFS. "Representing the DUX products fits perfectly with that commitment."

Established in 1983, AFS represents a wide variety of finishing and sand-blasting equipment with offices in Portland and Seattle. Their primary goal is to serve industrial and commercial customers through the sale and service of quality finishing and sandblasting Sandblasting or bead blasting[1] is a generic term for the process of smoothing, shaping and cleaning a hard surface by forcing solid particles across that surface at high speeds; the effect is similar to that of using sandpaper, but provides a more even finish  equipment which they sell and install worldwide.

"DUX's revolutionary new technology offers industrial distributors an unmatched opportunity for sales growth, and we're very excited that this well-respected distributor in the Pacific Northwest recognizes the value of our product line," said Jim Turner Jim Turner can refer to:
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, National Channel Sales Manager for DUX. "Having secured early success with a direct sales force, DUX is now expanding through multiple distribution agreements, allowing us to reach out in a much more comprehensive way to all of North America with our high-quality finishing products."

DUX products offer flexibility, proven cost savings

DUX products are built on advanced airflow technology that has produced the first improvements to spray equipment in decades, including:

* Dramatic transfer efficiency improvements which allow customers to reduce coatings usage and costs by an average of 15-40%.

* Significantly reduced overspray Overspray refers to the application of any form of paint, varnish, stain or other non-water soluble airborne particulate material onto an unintended location. This concept is most commonly encountered in graffiti, auto detailing, and when commercial paint jobs drift onto unintended  which creates a healthier work environment, and allows for faster clean-up.

* Reduced disposal costs and less use of air filters, masking materials and other consumable items containing hazardous waste Hazardous waste

Any solid, liquid, or gaseous waste materials that, if improperly managed or disposed of, may pose substantial hazards to human health and the environment. Every industrial country in the world has had problems with managing hazardous wastes.
.

* An operator-friendly design -- balanced, easy-to-use products that are the lightest weight in their classes.

* Flexibility which allows one gun to be used for multiple applications and with a wide range of coating viscosities and solids content.

* Meets or exceeds all U.S. and international air quality standards related to air spray equipment.

About DUX, Inc.

DUX is the global leader in research and production of efficient, easy-to-use, and environmentally friendly industrial spray equipment. Headquartered in Seattle, DUX serves customers in North America through a combination of regional employees and selected distributors. Original, marquee customers include Lockheed Martin, Stickley Furniture, SnugTop Custom Fibreglass fibreglass
 or glass fibre

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 and Evergreen Air Center, Inc. Learn more about DUX at www.duxarea.com.
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