SCM Metal Products Chooses PLS Logistics

ROCHESTER, Pa., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- SCM Metal Products has selected PLS
Logistics Services to manage its LTL freight moves from its Research Triangle
Park, NC location. The agreement between the two companies covers a three
year period.

SCM Metal Products is a world leader in the manufacturing of metal powders and
pastes for powder metallurgy and related applications. In addition to the
North Carolina location in the U.S., the company also has a facility in
Suzhou, China.

SCM chose PLS Logistics because of its routing expertise through their
extensive carrier network and transportation management system, PLSPRO(SM), as
well as for the cost savings that can be realized in their annual
transportation spend.

"PLS Logistics is delighted to be chosen to assist SCM Metals with their LTL
transportation requirements," states Scott Boyer, PLS Executive Vice President
of Sales and Marketing. "We are confident we will enhance their reputation
for quality by strengthening their distribution system and allowing them to
focus on their core competencies. As a partner, we will strive for continuous
improvement and drive additional value to the partnership through innovative
solutions."

ABOUT SCM Metal Products: SCM Metal Products is a world leader in the
manufacturing of metal powders and pastes for powder metallurgy and related
applications. The company offers global distribution, flexible production
capability, strong technical support and a reputation for quality. SCM uses a
wide variety of screening, milling, grinding, blending, and formulation
processes in our manufacturing plant. SCM is ISO 9001:2000 certified.

ABOUT PLS: PLS Logistics Services is a leading 3PL in the industries it
serves, delivering non-asset based logistics solutions to industrial shippers
of metals, lumber and building materials, automotive, nuclear, oil and gas and
industrial equipment industries. PLS partners logistics professionals with
industry-leading technology to provide value for clients by optimizing their
supply-chain efficiency, improving service and reducing the total cost of
transportation.

SOURCE PLS Logistics Services

Sharon Prince of PLS Logistics Services, +1-724-709-9000, or Fax,
+1-724-709-2612, sprince@plslogistics.com