MESSAGE FROM OUR BUSINESS MANAGER, MARY PONIKTERA

1999 is off to a busy start! We increased our staff, negotiated new contracts, and renewed important support agreements. January sped by as we burned the midnight oil preparing for and exhibiting at the Medical Device and Manufacturing Exposition.

Along with over 900 companies, Fallbrook Engineering participated at the January 26-28 Medical Device and Manufacturing Exposition West in Anaheim, CA. This was our second year exhibiting with a booth, and we again enjoyed meeting many of the more than 10,500 professionals who attended this important three-day event. Overall event attendance increased by about 5%, and our Hospitality Suite at the beautiful Hilton Towers allowed us to strengthen relationships with our clients, associates and suppliers. Plans are already underway for the year 2000 event; we looking forward to meeting you January 18-10, 2000 at Booth #622.

Fallbrook Engineering strengthened its human resource base. Ms. Kristy Stephens joined our team as Laboratory Technician and capably provides assembly and testing for our projects. The next time you call our office you will hear another new voice; Ms. Shanna Cravo is our Secretary as of March 1.

We continually strive to improve our unique ability to provide added value to our clients. This resulted in signed agreements with new associates which creates a greater diversity of technical support offerings. Additionally, Fallbrook Engineering negotiated service contracts for improved software, information and intelligence gathering, database searching and other support operations.

As Business Manager, one of my key goals is to maintain Fallbrook Engineering’s excellent reputation for delivering superior client service. Please call me to discuss how we can help you benefit from our successful experiences providing comprehensive consulting to the healthcare product industry.

Mary Poniktera