WALLINGFORD, CT - Strong demand from cellular phones and other electronic devices has resulted in tight supplies for beryllium copper and long lead times for consumers of the alloy. Pfinodal and AM388 high-performance Spinodal copper alloys from AMETEK Specialty Metals are an attractive and cost-effective alternative.

AMETEK's Pfinodal and AM388 alloys are made using a proprietary wrought powder metallurgy technology. They offer excellent strength and formability and, like beryllium copper, are available in mill-hardened and age-hardenable tempers. They have excellent conductivity, corrosion-resistance, plateability and solderability.

The unique combination of formability and strength of AMETEK's Pfinodal and AM388 alloys make them good candidates for replacing beryllium copper in a wide variety of electronic and other applications. AMETEK's Pfinodal and AM388 alloys also are readily available. Lead times are normally from four to six weeks.

AMETEK Specialty Metals Products is a world leader in metal powder, strip, wire, and bonded products with numerous patents in technically advanced metallurgical materials. For over 30 years, it has developed innovative, proprietary products tailored to specific customer applications.

AMETEK, Inc. is a New York Stock Exchange-listed company (ticker symbol: AME) and a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electric motors with annual sales of more than $1 billion.

For more information on Pfinodal and AM388 copper alloys, contact AMETEK Specialty Metal Products, 21 Toelles Road, Wallingford, CT 06492. Phone: 203-949-8809. Fax: 203-949-8876. Internet address: http://www.ametekmetals.com