AMETEK Specialty Metal Products (SMP) has opened a European sales office in Meersbusch, Germany, reflecting the growing importance of its European sales and marketing efforts. "There are excellent growth opportunities for AMETEK's specialty metal products across Europe," said George W. Jucha, vice president and general manager. International sales are a key AMETEK growth strategy. Europe accounted for the greatest portion of the company's international sales, which topped $350 million in 2002.

Thorsten Schlueter is handling the company's European sales and marketing. He can be contacted at (49) 2159-9236-0 or fax (49) 2159-9136-39. The company's website is located at http://www.ametekmetals.com .