(Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, 21 February 2006) Cheltenham Induction Heating Ltd., a member of the Ambrell® group of companies, has announced the promotion of Vernon Perkins to the position of Managing Director. Building upon our expertise in induction heating, we now offer the full range of Ambrell products to our customers. We are even better equipped to provide more cost effective application solutions,  says Mr. Perkins. Drawing upon his 25 years of experience in the mechanical, industrial and aerospace fields, he plans to meet the needs of an ever-growing awareness to the benefits of induction heating.

About Ambrell Group

Ameritherm, Inc., Cheltenham Induction Heating Ltd. and Ameritherm France SARL are combined under a common banner: Ambrell. These induction heating pioneers provide over sixty years of induction expertise. Products offered under the Ambrell brand are available through offices, distributors or representatives in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Development, manufacturing, sales, application engineering and services at the regional level provide advanced products and solutions.

The Ambrell group has 20 technological patents with installations in over 40 countries. Extensive product and applications information including video demonstrations are featured at the Ambrell website, www.ambrell.com .

About Cheltenham Induction Heating

Cheltenham Induction Heating Ltd., of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England has 40 years experience in the design and manufacture of high and medium frequency induction heating equipment. CIH products are manufactured at the ISO 9001 registered facility in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, www.cihinduction.com .