|  |  |  |  |  | SIE has extensive 
        experience in the field of seismic isolation. Particular areas of expertise 
        include isolation system design and implementation, detailed system dynamic 
        behavior, system specifications, an in-depth knowledge of a wide variety 
        of different types of isolation components, all aspects of isolation system 
        and component research and development, and advanced analysis techniques 
        for the numerical prediction of isolation system response for design. 
         SIE is experienced 
        with the products of a large number of isolation bearing manufacturers. 
        This experience is of great benefit in the developmental phase of system 
        design, through to the actual manufacturing of bearings and prototype 
        and production testing. Among these companies are: ALGA, Andre, Silvertown 
        (UK) Limited, Bridgestone Industrial Rubber Products, Dynamic Isolation 
        Systems, Earthquake Protection Systems, LTV Energy Products/OSI Technologies, 
        Scougal Rubber Company, Seismic Energy Products, L.P., Skellerup Industries, 
        Ltd. and Unison Industrial Co., Ltd.  Complementary to this 
        design and implementation experience, SIE maintains research and technical 
        relationships with the Malaysian Rubber Producer's Research Association 
        (MRPRA), and the Materials Engineering Research Laboratory (MERL), both 
        in Hertford, England.  This extensive industry-wide 
        network of relationships, coupled with practical experience from dozens 
        of projects, ensures that SIE is well-positioned to handle all phases 
        of seismic isolation projects, covering preliminary R&D, materials selection 
        and product development, manufacturing, production and peer review and 
        testing inspection services. |  |  |