THERMAX APPOINTS PAUL GIBSON EUROPEAN SALES MANAGER

SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MA – February 28, 2002

Thermax,Inc. has appointed Paul Gibson Sales Manager – Europe. Mr.Gibson is responsible for expanding sales and providing additional customer service to Thermax accounts in the UK and continental Europe.

Mr.Gibson, former Sales & Marketing Manager of BOC-UK, has over 20 years of cryogenic equipment experience. He will be based out of Thermax UK offices in Egham,UK. He can be contacted directly by phone at +44 (0)1784 487929 or by e-mail at pgibson@themaxinc.com.

Robert Bernert, Jr., President of Thermax, commented, ”With the addition of Paul Gibson, Thermax strengthens its position to better serve both our European and global customer base.”

Thermax Inc. is a world leader in cryogenic vaporizers, heat exchangers,and thermal systems. For nearly 30 years, Thermax has been providing reliable cryogenic equipment for its international industrial gas customers. Thermax currently operates sales and manufacturing operations in Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia/ Australia.

Main Office:

Thermax Inc.
540 Hawthorn Street
Dartmouth, MA 02747
USA

Tel: 508-999-1231
Fax: 508-993-4036
E-mail: w@thermaxinc.com

European Office:

Thermax UK Ltd.
The Malthouse off Hummer Road
Egham, Surrey TW209BD
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)7900 914040
Alt: +33 553 22 79 24
Fax: +33-553-22-67-81
E-mail: we@thermaxinc.com

Asia Pacific Office:

Thermax Inc.
62 Erica Avenue
Glen Iris VIC 3146
Australia

Tel: (+61 3) 9821 58888
Fax: (+61 3) 8660 2575
E-mail: wa@thermaxinc.com