WaveZero Announces Contract Win with Major US Automotive Supplier

Benefits of US-based pilot runs with the convenience of US-based or China-based volume production

October 8, 2008, Sunnyvale, CA — WaveZero, the specialists in custom EMC solutions for medical devices, announced today the award of an initial six-month blanket order contract to provide EMC solutions for a multi-year program with a leading automotive supplier (the 'Client').

The Client is a major supplier of systems, components, and engineering services for the majority of car manufacturers worldwide. WaveZero's EMC shielding solutions have been chosen by the Client's Telematics Automotive Systems division to protect a United States automaker's voice activated mobile phone and digital music system that will be installed as standard in a range of car models to be launched this year. The Client's decision to contract WaveZero was made after a significant evaluation of several suppliers, including ones using conventional technologies such as conductive painting and metal taping. WaveZero's ability to reliably both shield sensitive components from external interference as well as to address EMC compliance was a key factor in the selection. In addition, the Client was impressed by the durability and performance of Block Shield's EMC solutions.

WaveZero supplies many leading OEMs and contract manufacturers with innovative, environmentally friendly EMI/RFI/ESD shielding solutions, including Form/Met shields and DeepCoat vacuum metallization services. These products and services for EMC shielding are fulfilled through facilities in Sugar Grove, Illinois, US, and in Shanghai, China, providing the benefits of US-based pilot runs with the convenience of US-based or China-based volume production. The solutions are designed to reduce the risks of non-compliance and field malfunction while reducing weight - ensuring EMC compliance with IEC Standard 60601-1-2, RoHS, WEEE, FDA and FCC requirements.

Edwin Oh, Chief Executive Officer of Block Shield, parent company of WaveZero, commented, "The adoption of our innovative EMC shielding solutions by the Client for this contract provides further validation of the value of our products and services in industries where lightweight, durability, and performance are key, such as portable electronics, aerospace, and medical devices. We are pleased to add this Client to our growing list of EMC customers."

About WaveZero, Inc.
WaveZero, Inc. specializes in custom EMC shielding solutions for medical and similar devices. Its line of patented Form/Met products and DeepCoat vacuum metallization service are designed and optimized specifically to meet the needs of medical device manufacturing. WaveZero is a US operating subsidiary of Block Shield Corporation, a publicly traded company on the London Stock Exchange AIM. For more information, visit http://www.wavezero.com or call 408 830-5100.

Contact:
Doug Bailley
(408) 830-5100
moreinfo@wavezero.com

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