Kimball Electronics Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Kimball International, Inc., has been awarded a new North American contract by German company Draeger to manufacture assemblies for its newly developed PEX 3300 program that includes gas, electrochemical and explosion detection devices. These sensing devices, which trigger an alarm if conditions become harmful, are an important piece of safety equipment for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. Draeger, an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology, offers its customers complete hazard management solutions with a special focus on personal safety. Kimball Electronics Group (KEG) is a global contract EMS company that specializes in durable electronics focused on the medical, automotive, industrial controls and public safety industries.

Kimball's experience and reputation in the production of electronics for the public safety markets were factors in securing this program award from Draeger Safety. Production is scheduled to begin at the Kimball Electronics facility in Jasper, Indiana during the Spring of 2010. Kimball-produced assemblies will be shipped to Draeger's Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania operation for final assembly. First year volume is projected to be between 2,000 and 5,000 units. The PEX 3300 product will be marketed in the North American, European and Asian markets.

The growing relationship between Draeger and Kimball Electronics Group is further evidence of Kimball's commitment to grow its position in the public safety industry.

About Kimball Electronics

Kimball Electronics Group is a global top-twenty-ranked contract EMS company that specializes in durable electronics for the medical, automotive, industrial and public safety markets. Kimball Electronics Group is well-recognized by customers and industry trade publications for its excellent quality, reliability and innovative service. Kimball Electronics Group has manufacturing operations in the U.S., Mexico, Thailand, Poland, Wales and China. Kimball Electronics Group is a business unit of Kimball International, a $1.2 billion dollar public company headquartered in Jasper, Indiana. To learn more, visit www.kegroup.com.

About Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA

Draeger is a leading international company in the fields of medical and safety technology. Draeger's innovative products, services and systems protect, support and save lives. People from hospitals, manufacturing, mining, fire protection and emergency services have trusted in Draeger since 1889. Besides striving for the highest quality and common interfaces between products, Draeger also focuses on the protection of the environment and natural resources. To learn more, visit www.draeger.com.