BRISTOL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 2008--Barnes Group Inc. announced today its Associated Spring facility in Milwaukee, Wis., has obtained AS9100 certification.

A long-time supplier and partner to the transportation, aerospace, general industrial, telecommunications, consumer home products and medical industries, Associated Spring is one of only a handful of spring companies to receive this quality standards system certification. Developed by the Society for Automotive Engineers (SAE), AS9100 builds off the well-known ISO 9001:2000 quality management system standard, and is the Quality Systems Aerospace Model for quality assurance in design, development, production, installation and servicing of civil and military aviation products worldwide.

"Precision and product quality are absolutely critical considering the safety and reliability needs of our business partners," said Jerry Burris, President, Barnes Group Inc.'s Industrial segment, which includes Associated Spring. "Achieving AS9100 certification puts us a step ahead of our competitors and aligns us more closely with the major aerospace companies that deal with only AS9100 certified organizations. More importantly, it demonstrates our dedication to providing the highest quality engineered and manufactured components to our customers."

The AS9100 quality management system improves product reliability, ensures better process control and flow, establishes better documentation of processes, increases employee quality awareness and reduces product scrap, rework and rejections.

Barnes Group's Associated Spring facility in Milwaukee manufactures short-run and prototype applications to high-volume precision spring lines. Types of springs supplied include belleville and specialty washers, precision torque coil springs, machined springs, custom wireforms, compression, torsion and power springs.

To learn more about Barnes Group's capabilities, visit its Web site at www.barnesgroupinc.com

Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE:B) is an international aerospace and industrial components manufacturer and full-service distribution company focused on achieving consistent, sustainable, and predictable results. Founded in 1857, Barnes Group consists of three businesses: Barnes Aerospace, Barnes Distribution, and Barnes Industrial. More than 6,400 dedicated employees at more than 70 locations worldwide contribute to Barnes Group Inc.'s success. For more information, visit www.barnesgroupinc.com.

CONTACT: Barnes Group Inc.
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