Persbericht Helmond, Nederland - 14 Augustus, 2014 Xycarb Ceramics in rouw om overlijden medewerker na bedrijfsongeval Op woensdag 13 augustus, 2014 zijn twee medewerkers van Xycarb Ceramics onwel geraakt tijdens onderhoudswerkzaamheden aan een reinigingsinstallatie. Ter plaatse is hulpverlening geboden, waarna beide medewerkers naar het ziekenhuis zijn overgebracht voor nadere behandeling. Helaas verslechterde de toestand van één van beide medewerkers gedurende de dag. Zojuist hebben wij het droevige bericht ontvangen dat onze gewaardeerde collega is overleden. De toestand van onze andere collega blijft kritiek. Onze aandacht gaat nu, en de komende periode uit naar de familie, direct betrokken collega’s en Xycarb’s medewerkers. Onze eerste prioriteit is het steunen van betrokkenen en het geven van de volledige medewerking aan de autoriteiten die de exacte oorzaak van het ongeval gaan onderzoeken. Directie en medewerkers willen via deze weg hun medeleven en steun betuigen aan familie en vrienden van onze overleden collega. We wensen hen veel steun en kracht met het verwerken van dit enorme verlies. Press release Helmond, The Netherlands - 14 Augustus, 2014 Xycarb Ceramics in mourning after passing of employee during company accident On Wednesday, the 13th of August, two employees of Xycarb Ceramics have become unwell during a maintenance job at one of the cleaning installations. First aid was given on location after which both employees were transported in critical condition to local hospitals for further treatment. Regrettably the situation of one of our employees worsened during the day. We have just received the sad news that our valued colleague has passed away. The condition of our other colleague remains critical. Our primary concern now and coming period goes out to the family, direct involved colleagues and Xycarb employees. Our first priority is to support the people involved and to provide full cooperation to the authorities who are investigating the exact cause of the accident. The management and employees of Xycarb Ceramics would like to express their deepest sympathy and support to the family and friends of our deceased colleague. We wish them much support and strength in coming to terms with this tremendous loss. About Xycarb Ceramics Xycarb Ceramics provides a complete range of advanced technical consumable parts and complementary products and services for the Semiconductor,- LED,- and Solar processing industry. Xycarb Ceramics is specialized in consulting & engineering, part supply and repair. Xycarb Ceramics is a division of the Schunk Group. Xycarb Ceramics international headquarters is located in Helmond, the Netherlands. Contact Xycarb Ceramics: Anita Janssen +31 492 844835 anita.janssen@xycarb.schunk-group.com Xycarb Ceramics B.V. Helmond Zuiddijk 4 5705 CS Helmond, The Netherlands About Schunk Group Schunk is an international technology group with approximately 8,150 employees in 29 countries. The company offers a broad range of products and services in the areas of carbon technology and ceramics, environmental simulation and climate technology, sintered metal and ultrasonic welding technology. The Schunk Group has posted sales of approximately 940 million Euros. Contact Schunk Group: Daniela Grosche Phone: +49 (0)641 / 608-1759 daniela.grosche@schunk-group.com Schunk Group Rodheimer Straße 59 35452 Heuchelheim Germany