FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2003

Maple Plain, Minnesota, May 1, 2003 - The Protomold Company, Inc. announced today that it has completed a 100% expansion of its facility through the addition of 15,000 square feet of office and warehouse space to support its growing production business.

About Protomold

Protomold was formally incorporated in May 1999, with a vision to radically change the economics and lead times associated with prototyping and low volume production of injection molded parts. It has defined a market segment, Rapid Injection Molding, which is positioned between Rapid Prototyping and traditional high-volume Injection Molding.

Protomold is privately held and headquartered in Maple Plain, MN, USA. Further information can be found at www.protomold.com.

For additional information, please contact:

Bradley A. Cleveland, President and CEO
E-mail: Email Contact
Phone: (763) 479-3680