Theaddition not only extends our temperature technology portfolio, but also addsadditional low cost infrastructure through their facility in Chengdu. On anannualized basis, we expect the transaction will add approximately EUR8 millionin sales."Added Pascal Hermandesse, Atexis CEO, "After 10 years of growth and expansion,it was necessary for Atexis to look for a strategic partner to help extend ourline and expand our addressable market. With access to MEAS' global salesnetwork and broad product portfolio, both within and beyond temperature sensors,we will be able to expand our customer relationships in ways we could notalone."About Measurement Specialties Measurement Specialties, Inc. (MEAS) designs andmanufactures sensors and sensor-based systems to measure precise ranges ofphysical characteristics such as pressure, temperature, position, force,vibration, humidity and photo optics. MEAS uses multiple advanced technologies including piezoresistive, electro-optic, electro-magnetic, capacitive,application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), micro-electromechanicalsystems (MEMS), piezoelectric polymers and strain gauges to engineer sensorsthat operate precisely and cost effectively.About Atexis SAS.Atexis SAS designs and manufacturers custom temperature sensors and probes, withoperating ranges from -200C to 2000C. 
Atexis utilizes NTC, Pt and thermocoupletechnologies to provide its customers a broad range of temperature sensingsolutions across most major end markets.This release includes forward looking statements within the meaning of Section27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securitiesand Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward looking statements may beidentified by such words or phrases "should," "intends," " is subject to,""expects," "will," "continue," "anticipate," "estimated," "projected," "may,""we believe," "future prospects," or similar expressions. Factors that mightcause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, success of anyreorganization; ability to raise additional funds; conditions in the generaleconomy and in the markets served by the Company; competitive factors, such asprice pressures and the potential emergence of rival technologies; interruptionsof suppliers' operations affecting availability of component materials atreasonable prices; timely development and market acceptance, and warrantyperformance of new products; success in integrating prior acquisitions; changesin product mix, costs and yields, fluctuations in foreign currency exchangerates; uncertainties related to doing business in Hong Kong and China; and therisk factors listed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports. The Companyfrom time-to-time considers acquiring or disposing of business or product lines.Forward-looking statements do not include the impact of acquisitions ordispositions of assets, which could affect results in the near term Actualresults may differ materially. The Company assumes no obligation to update theinformation in this issue.-0-CONTACT:Measurement Specialties, Inc Mark Thomson, CFO(757) 766-4224. Internationally Renowned Artists Come Together for Inaugural Exhibit"L8S ANG3LES"Features 8 LA-based Master Photographers Plus 3 from LA TimesLOS ANGELES, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ The Annenberg Foundationannounced today the opening exhibit for the Annenberg Space for Photography, acommunity space dedicated to both digital images and print photography in LosAngeles, California to open Friday, March 27, 2009.(Photo: http:// )The premiere show, entitled "L8S ANG3LES" will comprise of images from eightLos Angeles-based photographers in the genres of fine art, architecture,documentary, fashion, photojournalism and celebrity portraits.

The artistscontributing to the group show, are among the most respected in their fields;John Baldessari, Catherine Opie, Greg Gorman, Douglas Kirkland, TimStreet-Porter, Julius Shulman, Lauren Greenfield, and Carolyn Cole. Theexhibit will also include work from Los Angeles Times staff photographersdepicting life in this city; Lawrence Ho, Genaro Molina, and Kirk McKoy.Following a Gala premiere on March 25, the exhibit will open to the public onFriday, March 27 and close on June 20, 2009.Located on the former site of the Shubert Theater, the Photography Space is a10,000 square foot facility. The dynamic exhibition space will feature, alongwith a traditional print gallery, a state-of-the-art digital presentationsystem capable of sharing an unprecedented number of photographs with thepublic in large and high-resolution format. This system can alsosimultaneously show adjacent video of the photographers discussing their work.The selected work of the artists, though greatly contrasting in style andtone, all speak to the mission of the Photography Space, which is to celebratephotography as an art form and present images focused on the human condition.Anne Wilkes Tucker, Gus and Lyndall Wortham Curator of Photography from theMuseum of Fine Arts in Houston, served as Special Advisor for the openinginstallation Of the artists featured in "L8S ANG3LES" Ms. Tucker comments,"The vision of these photographers reflects the vast talent and energy thathave made Los Angeles into a world class city in less than a century."Annenberg Foundation Vice President, Wallis Annenberg, commented, "I have apassion for photography and a great pride in the fine city of Los Angeles. Iam thrilled that artists of this magnitude are taking part in our inauguralshow and know that through their brilliance they will bring great inspirationto the visitors of this new space which we are creating and operating as agift to the community."The exhibit will include work from:John Baldessari() John Baldessari is one of themostsought after artists of our time.