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Kimball Electronics to Support Draeger Technology for Life(R); Jasper Facility to Build Industrial Safety Hazard Detection Units

Mon. November 02, 2009; Posted: 11:45 AM
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JASPER, Ind., Nov 02, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- KBALB | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Kimball Electronics Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBALB), has been awarded a new North American contract by German company Draeger to manufacture assemblies for its newly developed PEX 3300 program that includes gas, electrochemical and explosion detection devices. These sensing devices, which trigger an alarm if conditions become harmful, are an important piece of safety equipment for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. Draeger, an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology, offers its customers complete hazard management solutions with a special focus on personal safety. Kimball Electronics Group (KEG) is a global contract electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company that specializes in durable electronics focused on the medical, automotive, industrial controls, and public safety industries.

Kimball's experience and reputation in the production of electronics for the public safety markets were factors in securing this program award from Draeger Safety. Production is scheduled to begin at the Kimball Electronics facility in Jasper, Indiana (USA) during the Spring of 2010. Kimball-produced assemblies will be shipped to Draeger's Pittsburgh operation for final assembly. First year volume is projected to be between 2,000 and 5,000 units. The PEX 3300 product will be marketed in the North American, European and Asian markets.

The growing relationship between Draeger and Kimball Electronics Group is further evidence of Kimball's commitment to grow its position in the public safety industry.

About Kimball Electronics:

Kimball Electronics Group is a global top-twenty-ranked contract electronic manufacturing services (EMS) company that specializes in durable electronics for the medical, automotive, industrial and public safety markets. Kimball Electronics Group is well recognized by customers and industry trade publications for its excellent quality, reliability and innovative service. Kimball Electronics Group has manufacturing operations in the U.S., Mexico, Thailand, Poland, Wales, and China. Kimball Electronics Group is a business unit of Kimball International, a $1.2 billion dollar public company headquartered in Jasper, Indiana.

To learn more about Kimball Electronics Group, visit our website at: www.kegroup.com

About Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA:

Draeger is a leading international company in the fields of medical and safety technology. Draeger's innovative products, services and systems protect, support and save lives. People from hospitals, manufacturing, mining, fire protection and emergency services have trusted in Draeger since 1889. Besides striving for the highest quality and common interfaces between products, Draeger also focuses on the protection of the environment and natural resources. High-Tech with human touch, culture out of tradition, innovations by self-conception, worldwide one vision: Draeger. Technology for Life. (R)

To learn more about Draeger, visit the Company's website at: www.draeger.com

About Kimball International:

Recognized with a reputation for excellence, Kimball International is committed to a high performance culture that values personal and organizational commitment to quality, reliability, value, speed, and ethical behavior. Kimball employees know they are part of a corporate culture that builds success for Customers while enabling employees to share in the Company's success through personal, professional and financial growth.

Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBALB | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) provides a variety of products from its two business segments: the Electronic Manufacturing Services segment and the Furniture segment. The Electronic Manufacturing Services segment provides engineering and manufacturing services which utilize common production and support capabilities to a variety of industries globally. The Furniture segment provides furniture for the office and hospitality industries, sold under the Company's family of brand names.

To learn more about Kimball International, Inc., visit the Company's website on the Internet at: www.kimball.com

"Kimball International ... We Build Success!"

SOURCE: Kimball International, Inc.

Kimball International, Inc. 
Martin Vaught, Director of Public Relations, 812-482-1600 
martin.vaught@kimball.com
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