NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: May 8, 2006

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Chassis Plans
Mark Lovett
President
(858) 571-4330
markl@chassisplans.com
   

Chassis Plans Accepted as New Client
for MTAPP-TNG Program

Navy Program Enables Success for Small Businesses

SAN DIEGO - May 8, 2006 - Chassis Plans, The Original Industrial Computer Source™ and premier supplier of mission-critical computing platforms, today announced that it has been accepted as a new participant for the Manufacturing Technical Assistance Production Program - Next Generation (MTAPP-TNG). Under the MTAPP program, Chassis Plans will be part of a national network of reliable and technically competent small businesses that provide cost-effective products and systems to support the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense Supply Chain.

To be invited to participate in the MTAPP-TNG program, companies must meet a list of minimum requirements, including prior experience working on federal contracts, current maintenance of a quality program, proven electronic communications capability and a manufacturing focus. There are also requirements regarding employee and annual sales numbers.

MTAPP-TNG's strategy for assisting its small business clients includes support in:
  • Implementing best industry practices and a continuous improvement plan
  • Focusing on strategic planning
  • Accessing web-based tools to enhance operational capabilities
  • Enhancing competitiveness
  • Achieving sustainable growth

"As a new MTAPP-TNG client, Chassis Plans brings a successful track record and tremendous expertise in the manufacturing arena, " said Teri Lesicko, program manager of MTAPP-TNG. "The program provides invaluable technical assistance on the full range of lean manufacturing initiatives, training resources and skilled personnel to help enhance Chassis Plans' success and provide new opportunities for growth in the DoD Supply Chain."

About Chassis Plans
Chassis Plans is a specialized designer, manufacturer and integrator of award-winning custom and COTS rackmount computer systems and LCDs for critical industrial and embedded applications such as commercial and homeland security, defense and aerospace, command and control, simulation, factory automation, imaging, instrumentation, test & measurement and other environments which require performance, ruggedness and reliability.

Chassis Plans products are manufactured to CE and UL standards, satisfying the industry's increasing demands for features and performance. All Chassis Plans products are backed by a full two-year warranty and Chassis Plans' engineer-oriented technical support. Please visit www.chassis-plans.com for more information or e-mail at saleseng@chassisplans.com.

About MTAPP-TNG
Manufacturing Technical Assistance Production Program - The Next Generation (MTAPP-TNG) provides technical assistance and expertise to small businesses in support of their efforts to achieve process improvements, be competitive in the global marketplace, advance information technology capabilities, be ready to lead into the future, and achieve manufacturing excellence. MTAPP-TNG is sponsored and managed by the Department of the Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Charleston, South Carolina (SPAWAR).
For more information about MTAPP-TNG, please visit: www.mtapp-tng.org