Environmental Tectonics Corporation's BioMedical Division Announces Sale of Two Hyperbaric Chambers

Tectonics Corporation's (Amex: ETC) ("ETC" or the "Company") BioMedical Division today announced placement of two BARA-MED(R) XD Monoplace Hyperbaric Chambers at Central Mississippi Medical Center (CMMC).

Central Mississippi Medical Center is a 473-bed healthcare facility located in the Jackson, Miss., metropolitan area and is the largest hospital in the Health Management Associates, Inc., system. CMMC offers a wide continuum of services, including our core centers of excellence: cardiology, women's health, radiation therapy & oncology, emergency care, surgery, wound management, diabetes management, behavioral health services and the Robert R. Smith M.D. Gamma Knife Center. The BARA-MED(R) XD chambers are the first computer-controlled Hyperbaric chambers in the state of Mississippi, clearing the way for higher technology in the world of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. (HBOT)

ETC manufactures the industry's most technically advanced hyperbaric chamber. The BARA-MED(R) XD includes a 4th generation Windows based operating systems which controls and records chamber activity. ETC chambers continue to remain the leader in providing a patient friendly pressurization alternative (Smooth Ride) that minimizes complications due to middle ear and sinus barotraumas without increasing compression time.

Gene Davis, President of ETC's BioMedical Division, commented, "Placement of these chambers in Mississippi demonstrates an increased footprint of sales growth in the southeastern quarter".

ETC has specialized in creating environments for over 35 years in the production of hyperbaric chambers, sterilizers, Human Centrifuges, Ejector Seat trainers, Night Vision trainers, and Oxygen System Trainers. Our experience and deep familiarity with sales and customer service across nearly every segment of the market set us apart from others.

ETC plans to continue to supply its customers with both well-designed and scientifically advanced products in a competitive market. The BARA-MED(R) and BARA-MED(R) XD is a true evolution of our expertise in bringing practical value and technology closer together.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

ETC designs, develops, installs and maintains aircrew training systems (aeromedical, tactical combat and general), disaster management training systems and services, entertainment products, sterilizers (steam and gas), environmental testing products, hyperbaric chambers and related products for domestic and international customers.

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