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BERT KRANK PROMOTED TO VICE PRESIDENT OF
TAMRON USA EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2008

Tamron Veteran Expands Role to Meet the Growing Company’s Needs

May 1, 2008, Commack, NY — Tamron USA, Inc. recently promoted Bert Krank to Vice President of Tamron USA. Krank will also hold the position of General Manager of the Photo Business and will serve as acting Western Regional Sales Manager.

Krank’s well-rounded knowledge of the photoimaging business and a deep understanding of Tamron’s operations make him the ideal candidate for this new position. His sales management experience over the last 30 years includes positions with manufacturers and rep firms serving various aspects of the photoimaging world, including Territory Sales Representative position at Satter from 1980 to 1996. He joined Tamron USA, Inc. in 1999 as Western Regional Sales Manager covering 24 states and managing a rep force of 15.

“The promotion of Bert Krank to Vice President is part of an on-going process to improve our organization in order to expand our business,” stated Tak Inoue, President and CEO of Tamron USA, Inc. “I am confident he will handle our expanding business expertly and will serve the company well.”

“I am honored and proud to have been asked to fill such an important position at Tamron,” says Krank. “I look forward to meeting the challenges of expanding our business opportunities in the U.S.”

Tamron is a leading manufacturer of lenses and optical components for photographic, industrial, laboratory, video, digital and scientific applications.

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