CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - May 11, 2005 - GE Fanuc Automation Americas, Inc., a GE Infrastructure joint venture, has named Gray Matter Systems Canada as an authorized representative for the Eastern Canada area. Gray Matter Systems has been serving automation customers successfully for more than 14 years and now brings that experience to Canada to provide significantly enhanced localized services and support, including training, sales representation and technical assistance.

"By naming Gray Matter Systems Canada as an authorized representative for this area, we are bringing GE Fanuc closer to automation users in Eastern Canada and improving local service," said Ann Marie Lubert, vice president of operations for GE Fanuc Automation. "We look forward to the opportunity to support our customers in this area more effectively and help them drive even greater productivity gains by applying the entire suite of ProficyT intelligent production software solutions."

As an authorized representative for GE Fanuc's complete line of Proficy software solutions, Gray Matter Systems Canada will be staffed by both sales and technical specialists. Gray Matter Systems Canada is also an authorized GE Fanuc STEP software provider, offering a broad range of GE Fanuc open enrollment training classes as well as on-site and application-specific courses.

Gray Matter Systems Canada has offices in Mississauga, Ontario - Phone 905-785-1408, and Repentigny, Quebec - Phone 514-907-0988, or can be reached via Fax 877-741-2626 and web at www.graymattersystems.com.

About GE Fanuc Automation
GE Fanuc Automation, a joint venture between GE and FANUC LTD of Japan, delivers automation hardware and software designed to help users reduce costs, increase efficiency and enhance profitability. With solutions and services catering to virtually every industrial segment, GE Fanuc Automation provides a diverse array of capabilities and products, including controllers, embedded systems, advanced software, motion control, CNCs, operator interfaces, industrial computers, and lasers. Headquartered in Charlottesville, Va., GE Fanuc Automation is a part of GE Infrastructure and combines the diverse global strengths of the GE family with the local presence customers need to design, develop and maintain their automation investments.

For more information, visit www.gefanuc.com or contact: GE Fanuc Information Center, P.O. Box 8106, Charlottesville, VA 22906, Phone: (800) GE FANUC (800-433-2682), Fax: 434-978-5205, e-mail: gefanuc@gefanuc.com.

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