San Jose, CA (March 19, 2009) – At today’s City Council meeting, Mayor Chuck Reed and Council Member Madison Nguyen presented a commendation to Airtronics Metal Products for the benefits it provides to the San Jose economy and community. The presentation was made to company executives at today's San Jose City Council meeting.

With a 65,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in San Jose’s Enterprise Zone, Airtronics is a full-service precision electronic sheet metal design, engineering and manufacturing company.

The commendation recognizes Airtronics for significant and continued contributions to the region’s economic vitality through its participation in the Enterprise Zone Hiring Credit program. That participation has resulted in the creation of more than 70 jobs, many of them for economically and otherwise disadvantaged individuals. The company has nearly 100 employees, all of whom receive quality medical benefits.

The company was also cited for its focus on continuous improvement and exceptional quality; and its investment in the education of tomorrow’s mechanical engineers through its outreach program with San Jose State University.

The commendation presented by the Mayor and City Council is a part of San Jose's Business Appreciation Initiative, a key component of the San Jose Redevelopment Agency’s Strategy. This business retention initiative recognizes San Jose companies that actively support the city's efforts to maintain a strong, vital city for the 21st century.

About Airtronics
Airtronics Metal Products is a full-service, one-stop precision sheet metal products company founded in Silicon Valley in 1961. The company provides standard and custom engineering, design, production and value added manufacturing services using the latest in CAD design, production equipment and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Services range from design and mechanical engineering support to prototyping, precision fabricating, painting, silk screening and final assembly. From a spotless state-of-the-art facility in San Jose's Enterprise Zone, they serve technology leaders throughout Northern California and the rest of the USA. The company is ISO 9001 - 2000 Registered (UL). For more information, visit  www.airtronics.com.

About the San Jose Redevelopment Agency
The San Jose Redevelopment Agency (SJRA) is dedicated to creating jobs, building housing, and improving the lives of all who live and work in San Jose. The Redevelopment Agency partners with business and the community to accomplish economic revitalization in downtown San Jose, our technology parks and industrial areas, and our neighborhoods. The SJRA continues to be the most successful and effective agency in California due to our ability to build partnerships with local businesses and the community, strengthen neighborhoods, assist San Jose schools and families and effectively implement the community's vision. For more information, please visit,  www.sjredevelopment.org.