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RYME Participates in AAIW '98, Las Vegas Motor Show

28 October 1998

RYME, the Spanish Leader in the Car & Truck Inspection Station Market, Participates in AAIW '98, Las Vegas Motor Show

    BURGOS, Spain, Oct. 28 -- RYME, Tecnicas Reunidas de
Automocion, designs and develops, with its own trademark, a whole range of
products, with the collaboration of Automotive Technical Universities, Vehicle
manufacturers, Technological Institutes and Certification Centers.
    With its highly qualified technical team, a constant innovation spirit and
a reliable commercial and distribution network, RYME has consolidated its
presence in the market.
    All this has been confirmed by the approvals and recommendations of many
car and industrial vehicle manufacturers, and by the international markets,
where the company exports a significant part of its production.
    RYME, which also manufactures equipment for other companies, is a pioneer
in launching technical, computer-based inspection equipment into the market
using its own technology.
    This flexibility allows RYME to develop different computer programs and
build computer networks for automated lines with a central computer unit.
    RYME's technology is based on electronic, computerised, hydraulic,
pneumatic and mechanical equipment, and includes the following:

    -- Brake Roller Testers for cars, trucks and motorbikes
    -- Suspension Benches
    -- Wheel aligners and Side Slip Testers for cars and trucks
    -- Speedometers for cars and trucks
    -- Rollers and Plates multifunctional test lines
    -- Pneumatic and Hydraulic Play Detectors for cars and trucks
    -- Inspection Mobile Units for all the ranges
    -- Mobile tachometer benches
    -- Special fittings

    In addition, RYME possesses a complete range of optional accessories
including:

    -- Strength and reliability mechanics
    -- The highest power motors in the market
    -- Adjustment systems that reduce after-sales services
    -- 4 x 4 vehicles versions
    -- The most complete range of products
    -- Modular system for equipment extensions
    -- Low cost circuit board, bar code and modem connections availability

    RYME will soon offer its new line of gas equipment, opacimeters and
electronic headlamp regulators, which observe EC regulations and BV-EN-ISO
9001 quality standards.
    RYME is qualified by a strong after-sale assistance service network and
will be present at the AAIW Fair in November from 3pm to 6pm at the Spanish
Pavilion, 6943.