ORTHSTAR Announces a Strategic Partnership
                  with INGERSOLL RAND

ELMIRA, NEW YORK - July 26, 1999 - ORTHSTAR, Inc., a System, Simulation and Software Engineering 

organization, announced today that it was selected as a strategic business partner by Ingersoll Rand Company.

ORTHSTAR will provide software and systems services in a key role for the development of special computer 

based tools used in Industrial Automation.

Ingersoll Rand's Tool and Hoist Division, with principal offices in Liberty Corner, NJ, is the manufacturer of 

automation products such as computer based tightening tools that are used worldwide in major automotive 

manufacturing facilities.

Ingersoll Rand chose ORTHSTAR for this vital product development role because of synergy that exists between 

the two companies. ORTHSTAR's software engineering capability is a perfect complement to the tool and automation engineering skills of Ingersoll Rand.

ORTHSTAR's CEO, James Orsillo stated that "ORTHSTAR is especially proud that a company of Ingersoll Rand's 

stature recognizes our ability to add value to their computer based tools."

ORTHSTAR's system and software development capabilities, rated by the Software Engineering Institutes (SEI) 

trained auditors, are at a capability maturity level typically found in only a few of the most prestigious Fortune 100 corporations.

ORTHSTAR is currently celebrating its 25th year serving Fortune 500 clients and is proud of the many major 

corporations that have chosen us to become part of their system and product development teams. ORTHSTAR 

conducts system, software, simulation and product development activities for multiple aerospace and aircraft, 

railroad and transit, industrial automation and process control, as well as power generating utility (conventional 

and nuclear) industries.

 

For more information contact: James E. Orsillo, CEO.

07-99

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