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Astro-Med's Grass Technologies Joins Pact With the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC)

Posted on: Thursday, 2 August 2007, 09:18 CDT

Astro-Med, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT) announced today that it has entered into a formal pact with the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. (ABC) to jointly promote the education, diagnosis and treatment of sleep-related disorders.

Astro-Med's Grass Technologies has led the development of integrated systems to detect sleep disorders, including mobile and stationary polysomnographic (PSG) systems and related software. Astro-Med manufactures, distributes and services its sleep diagnostic systems globally.

After years of research and intense education for its Member Physicians, the Association of Black Cardiologists has now adopted the early diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders as a part of its highly effective "Seven Steps to Good Health," campaign, supporting its mission to lower the rate of cardiovascular disease in minority populations by eliminating the disparities related to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease and making quality health care accessible and affordable to all in need. ABC is the first cardiology institution worldwide to adopt the diagnosis of sleep disorders as a core component of its platform.

Commenting on the Agreement, Albert Ondis, Chairman and CEO of Astro-Med, stated, "We are thrilled to establish this special relationship with the Association of Black Cardiologists. The ABC is a leader among professional health care organizations in recognizing the connection between sleep disorders and cardiovascular disease and is recognized worldwide for its dedication to eliminating the disproportionately high rate of cardiovascular disease among minority populations. I am personally gratified to know that our PSG sleep diagnostic systems will play a role in advancing these objectives."

Dr. Gerald DeVaughn, President of the Association of Black Cardiologists, stated, "The ABC is delighted to formalize its relationship with Astro-Med's Grass Technologies. The Grass name has been internationally recognized as the standard bearer in neurophysiological instrumentation for over 70 years. I believe our membership will be assured of the integrity and accuracy of sleep-related cardiovascular diagnostics with the use of Grass Technologies(R) polysomnographs and related software. ABC is excited to lead the charge in the cardiology community by placing our organization on the forefront of sleep medicine."

About Astro-Med, Inc.

Astro-Med, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of electronic medical instrumentation, high tech specialty printing, and test and measurement instruments employed around the world in a wide range of medical, scientific, and industrial applications. More information can be found at www.astro-medinc.com.

About the Association of Black Cardiologists

The Association of Black Cardiologists is a non-profit organization with an international membership of nearly 600 health care professionals dedicated to eliminating the disparities related to cardiovascular disease. More information about ABC can be found at www.abcardio.org.

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains forward-looking statements, and actual results may vary from those expressed or implied herein. Factors that could affect these results include those mentioned in Astro-Med's FY2007 annual report and its annual and quarterly filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 Contacts: Albert W. Ondis CEO Astro-Med, Inc. (401) 828-4000  Dr. B. Waine Kong CEO Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. (800) 753-9222  

SOURCE: Astro-Med, Inc.

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