COSTA MESA -- Ceradyne, Inc. announced it has received an initial order for its B-Kit prototype armor kit from Oshkosh Truck Corporation for a lightweight HEMTT A3 crew cab armor applique program.

This prototype order, in excess of $200,000, is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of 2008.

Marc King, President of Ceradyne Armor Systems, Inc., commented: "We are pleased to have received this prototype order as it will incorporate Ceradyne's LTAS (Long Term Armor Strategy) certified design. We believe that the Ceradyne armor solution shall result in a cost effective lightweight armor program."

Ceradyne develops, manufactures and markets advanced technical ceramic products and components for defense, industrial, automotive/diesel and commercial applications. Additional information about the Company can be found at www.ceradyne.com.

Ceradyne, Inc
06.02.2008