Ponn Machine Receives ITAR Registration

WOBURN MA - Ponn Machine Cutting Company (Ponn Machine), a leader in precision custom seals and gaskets in the connector industry, has received official International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) registration from the United States Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs.

According to Ponn Machine General Manager Mark Pellicio, "Military, defense and government markets are important to our business. Our efforts to achieve and maintain ISO-9001 certification and ITAR registration demonstrate our determination to achieve excellence throughout the manufacturing cycle. From product design through customer delivery, our aerospace, avionics, military, medical and commercial customers can be assured that every component they buy from us is of the highest quality -- a factor that is critical when evaluating potential vendors," Pellicio concluded.

Administered by the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), ITAR regulates the export and transfer of defense articles, information, and services. Registered companies demonstrate that they understand and observe with ITAR restrictions, as well as having corporate procedures and controls in place to ensure ongoing compliance.

About Ponn Machine

Ponn Machine Cutting Company manufactures gaskets, extrusions, EMI shielding, custom molded products, and O-rings from highly sophisticated elastomeric and rubber materials, with a wide range of advanced cutting procedures, at exacting tolerances.

Ponn Machine manufactures precise, high-tolerance gaskets and seals for many of today's most demanding applications: mobile communications and computing devices, medical electronics and ruggedized military equipment. Founded in 1934, Ponn Machine also offers wire EDM, and CNC machining in addition to its waterjet cutting services. For more information, visit the company's website: http://www.ponnmachine.com