LAKE MARY, Fla., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bairnco Corporation today reported that the Corporation entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. and Wachovia Bank, N.A. effective October 10, 2006, that amends and increases the existing credit facility to a maximum loan commitment of $33 million. This amended credit facility is collateralized by substantially all of the domestic assets of the Corporation and matures on November 10, 2006. This credit facility is expected to be replaced on or before that time by a new credit facility which is currently being negotiated.
Bairnco Corporation is a diversified multinational company that operates two distinct businesses - Arlon (Electronic Materials and Coated Materials segments) and Kasco (Replacement Products and Services segment). Arlon's principal products include high technology materials for the printed circuit board industry, cast and calendered vinyl film systems, custom-engineered laminates and special silicone rubber compounds and components. Kasco's principal products include replacement band saw blades for cutting meat, fish, wood and metal, and on site maintenance primarily in the meat and deli departments. Kasco also distributes equipment to the food industry in France.
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