PRESS RELEASE For immediate release NEXT SYSTEMS, INC. AND THAMES SIDE SENSORS LTD ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE ALLIANCE UK based load cell specialist, Thames Side Sensors, Ltd., has agreed to an exclusive strategic alliance with Next Systems, Inc., a weighing solutions company.

Next Systems will utilize Thames Side’s innovative range of process weighing load cells and mounts as an integral part of their process weighing systems for the North American market. Next Systems will utilize the unique design features of Thames Side’s patented LeverMount® and MasterMount® modules.

The unique design features will minimize install times and costs, as well as potential damage to the load sensor that can occur during installation. Both weigh modules can be installed without the load cell in place and without the use and extra cost of dummy cells. Once all work is completed on the vessel, the load cells can be fitted into the weigh modules in minutes without the aid of special tools or jacks. “We have been looking for a specialist partner in North America and Next Systems is a company with the knowledge and expertise to utilize our products to their highest potential.

Our customers who demand the utmost from their process weighing system, quite simply, will benefit greatly from such a powerful alliance with Next Systems.” said Steven Brown, Managing Director of Thames Side. “I am excited and optimistic about the opportunity to represent Thames Side in North America. Next Systems has always been an industry leader and these patented products allow us to stay on the cutting edge of vessel weighing technology offering improved performance and accuracy to our customers.” Said Chris Varrecchione Christopher Varrecchione Steven Brown President Managing Director Next Systems, Inc. Thames Side Sensors, Ltd.