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TOKYO, June 30 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ –

Pascal Trading Co., Ltd. announced today that the company will change its name
to Ahresty Techno Service Corporation effective July 1, 2005. The company will
also unveil a new corporate Web site to go online at 6:00 a.m. on the date of
the name change.

Previous name New name
Pascal Trading Co., Ltd. Ahresty Techno Service Corporation

Previous URL New URL
http://www.pascalnet.co.jp http://www.ahresty-tec.jp

Essential Facts
Headquarters address: SVAX Nishi-Shinbashi Bldg. 6F, 2-39-3 Nishi-Shinbashi,
Minato Ward, Tokyo
President: Kaname Saeki

Future Direction and Management Approach:
Aiming to Become a Comprehensive Provider of Die casting Services and Products

In seeking to become a comprehensive provider of die casting services and
products, Ahresty Techno Service will attempt to meet diverse customer needs
through seamless integration of hardware, software, and services. These
solutions will build upon the company’s solid technology base and industry
expertise acquired since it was established in 1985.

With the accelerated pace of technological innovation demanded by today’s
industry, Ahresty Techno Service will seek to enhance its comprehensive
marketing capabilities by providing more functionality for customers.
Manufacturing and sales divisions will work together in an effort to solidify
the workflow from design, planning and order acceptance through to machining,
installation, inspection and documentation. In so doing, the company will aim
to offer optimized solutions that fully satisfy the needs of customers when it
comes to price, quality, and service.

As a subsidiary of Ahresty Corporation, Ahresty Techno Service will merge its
product development and marketing capabilities with the technology of its
parent corporation, in an effort to deliver more satisfying solutions to
customers.

Mid-term target: Annual net sales of Japanese Yen 5,000,000,000

Corporate Data (As of June 20, 2005)
Established: May 10, 1985
Capital: Japanese Yen 15,000,000
No. of employees: 25
Annual net sales: Japanese Yen 2,000,000,000

The major features of the company’s new Web site are listed below.

I. Better site accessibility
A. The Web site has been completely overhauled with an improved layout,
new and more detailed content, and better site navigation.
B. New English language pages will provide overseas customers with timely
information as part of the push to develop the company’s global
business.

II. More useful, up-to-date site content
A. Expanded product pages
B. New section for used diecast products
C. New online order request form for faster response

III. Other content enhancements
A. New monthly Techno Service News containing useful and up-to-date
information for the diecasting industry
B. Expanded ordering information

Ahresty Techno Service Corporation is committed to making ongoing changes
designed to improve the accessibility, usefulness, and content of its Web site.

Source: Pascal Trading Co., Ltd.

Contact:

(Press)
Masato Suzuki
Ahresty Techno Service Corporation
Tel: +81-3-3433-8516
E-mail: info@ahresty-tec.jp

(Customer)
Masato Suzuki
Ahresty Techno Service Corporation
Tel: +81-3-3433-8516
E-mail: info@ahresty-tec.jp