GEMVIS INVESTS IN SANDBLASTING CAPACITY

For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Corporate Communications, Tel: (514) 738-6009

MONTREAL, February 9 2005 - GEMVIS, the leader in metal fabrication, is pleased to announce today that it has invested in sandblasting facilities.

The added sandblasting capacity will enable GEMVIS to strengthen its range of turnkey metal fabrication services, ensuring that its customers' projects benefit from in-house costing and ISO 9001:2000 quality control.

GEMVIS, an innovator in metal fabrication, serves the production and prototyping needs of corporations worldwide. Founded in 1994, GEMVIS maintains leadership positions in laser cutting, tube cutting and metal fabrication. The Firm is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. For further information about GEMVIS' services, products and recruitment opportunities, please visit our Web site at www.gemvis.com.