Munich, September 2005

In 2001, following a management buyout, the former Krauss-Maffei Verfahrenstechnik GmbH became Krauss-Maffei Process Technology AG. We want to thank you for the loyalty you have shown us as a customer and business partner.

After four successful years we are now completing the step we took towards autonomy. In the next few weeks we shall be changing our name to KMPT AG. We have taken this step documents to confirm our independence. Also, by simplifying our name, we are doing justice to the growth in our international business. Our subsidiaries throughout the world are joining us in this change of name.

In future you will continue to receive innovative and effective solutions for solid-liquid separation from us. Our guarantee for this is our offer of Krauss-Maffei centrifuges, filters, dryers and systems. We shall continue to regard it as our responsibility to provide you with the proven quality and reliability. You will find your accustomed competent contacts constantly at your disposal. Addresses, telephone and fax numbers remain unaffected by the change.

Our CEO Rüdiger Vieten (+49 89 88 99 2990) will be pleased to answer any further questions about our change of name or our extended product range. You can depend on us – now and in the future. Yours faithfully Management of KMPT AG Rüdiger Vieten Heinz Krühn