March 10, 2010

CHESTERFIELD, MI. – Dr. James Finley, President & CEO of Burtek, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James “Mitch” Howell to be Vice President of Programs Management, effective February 15, 2010. Dr. Finley said, “We are delighted to have Mitch join us and very pleased that he brings his military background, systems engineering experience, and programs management leadership to Burtek.”

Mr. Howell has over 30 years of Aerospace & Defense Military and Industry experience. His extensive background ranges from United States Army Special Operations, Mechanized Infantry and Military Intelligence, and most recently, 12 years with the Lockheed Martin Corporation, where Mr. Howell was Business Area Senior Program Manager. In that capacity, Mr. Howell directed all phases of programs from inception through completion. He was responsible for cost, schedule and performance of programs, led contract negotiations, coordinated proposals and developed follow-on and new business with domestic and international customers.

Mr. Howell’s education and awards include a BS degree from Indiana University, a Bronze Star from Operation Desert Storm, and two Full Spectrum Leadership Awards from Lockheed Martin.

Mr. Howell is in the process of relocating to MI with his wife, Lisa Howell (BSN).

Burtek, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rabintex Industries Ltd. Burtek, headquartered in Chesterfield, MI, specializes in the design, integration, testing, and production of complex and customized military mobile ground systems such as radar systems, ground vehicles, shelters, and trailers.