December 8, 2008 – Arvada, Colorado – Mark VII Equipment Inc., the US subsidiary of WashTec AG of Germany, the leading supplier of innovative solutions for the carwash business worldwide, today announced that Timothy Tribbett will assume the role of Vice President of Finance and Accounting on January 1, 2009.

Mr. Tribbett has over 14 years of financial management experience at global manufacturing companies. He joins Mark VII from Norgren, Inc., a manufacturer of pneumatic products, where he was Director of Finance and Controller. Tribbett previously served in a variety of finance roles with Crane Co., The GSI Group Inc. and Federal-Mogul Corporation. He holds a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Valparaiso University and a master’s degree from the American Graduate School of International Management.

“I’m excited to welcome Tim to Mark VII,” said Murray Kennedy, President and CEO at Mark VII. “As the US subsidiary of a German company, it’s great to have someone with his depth of manufacturing experience and global perspective on my management team.