North Branch, NJ May 17, 2008 -- Voltaix®, LLC, a leading manufacturer of specialty materials for the photovoltaic and semiconductor industries, announced today that they have received the New Jersey Governor's Occupational Safety & Health Award for achievement in the prevention of occupational injuries during 2007.

This Recognition Award is presented by the New Jersey State Industrial Safety Committee to a facility or company for achieving a lost time accident rate of 3.0 or less for the calendar year. Voltaix also received this award for 2005.

Safety, security, and environmental stewardship, are key values of Voltaix. By earning this award, Voltaix has distinguished itself among competitors and peers in the private and public sectors of the State of New Jersey.

"Our focus on safety protects our employees and reinforces our leadership position as a reliable supplier to the solar and semiconductor industries." said Matthew D. Stephens, Chief Operating Officer of Voltaix. "I am proud of our employees for this achievement, which is a result of their strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and disciplined execution."

Further information about Voltaix is available at www.voltaix.com

Voltaix is recognized worldwide for manufacturing high purity specialty gases and chemicals that enhance the performance of solar cells and computer chips. Its products include germane, silicon tetrafluoride, trimethylsilane, and trimethyl boron. Voltaix deploys proprietary manufacturing technologies to provide highly consistent products tailored to increase manufacturing yields, throughput, and device performance.