DelStar's management team and employees will retain an equity stake in the
Company. "Their strong support places DelStar in a
great position to strengthen our competitive market position by advancing our
product line, expanding our customer base, increasing domestic and
international sales and advancing our foreign presence, especially with the
recent opening of our Suzhou, China manufacturing facility.

This press release contains forward-looking statements.
"These companies have been successful to a large extent in establishing
themselves strongly in the markets , based on the simple fact that numerous
users are willing to pay a higher price for branded equipment .com, with the following information:
your full name, company name, title, telephone number, e-mail address, city,
state and country.com

India:
Surbhi Dedhia
Corporate Communications
P: +91-22-2832-4705 Ext: 131
E: sdedhia@frost.

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"American
Capital's ability to provide the entire capital structure of a transaction and
our staff of over 100 experienced investment professionals enable us to
respond quickly to attractive investment opportunities in leading middle
market companies , such as DelStar.AmericanCapital.frost. It will become necessary to focus on building brand recognition over
a period, as the companies rely a great deal on the image projected by their
brands.com

Australia:
Sharmin Jassal
Corporate Communications
P: +61-2-8247-8900
E: sjassal@frost.

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4 billion in the last twelve months,
over $2.cfm. Consequently, an investor's shares, when sold, may be worth more or
less than their original cost. Currently, the markets are benefiting from users' preference for
equipment that offers comfort along with technically superior performance. SCBAs, on
the other hand, have limited applications and longer replacement lifespan .

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9 billion year to date and approximately $740 million quarter to date. In addition to its headquarters , DelStar has four
manufacturing facilities in Texas, Pennsylvania, California and China and
employs over 350 people.html. The impact of these regulations is set to strengthen in the
future when ISO standardisation of the respiratory protective equipment takes
place.

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"DelStar's proprietary manufacturing processes enable it to meet and address
the customized and exacting quality specifications of its end-customers,
thereby giving DelStar a defensible competitive advantage. The Company's customers
utilize its products as components for a diverse range of applications
including the core, support and media layers of air, water and liquid filters;
highly breathable and/or protective fabrics used in healthcare applications
such as finger bandages, wound dressings and surgical masks; and in industrial
end-market applications including HVAC, automotive, clothing and food
packaging.com

Asia Pacific
Donna Jeremiah
Corporate Communications
P: +603-6304-5832
E: djeremiah@frost.

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"We are pleased to announce our investment in DelStar, our 17th buyout in
2005," said American Capital Chief Operating Officer Ira Wagner.
"We chose American Capital to be our partner for growth because of their
long-term investment perspective, experience in growing manufacturing
companies in a variety of industries and ability to work closely with our
management team to structure an appropriate one source financing package,"
said DelStar CEO Mark Abrahams. American Capital provides senior debt,
mezzanine debt and equity to fund growth, acquisitions and recapitalizations. "In addition to the demand from niche
applications and higher acceptance of sophisticated safety equipment, the
stronger legislation in western Europe is a key driver for greater sales in
the respiratory protective equipment markets.
Among all these developments, companies need to overcome daunting
challenges such as market saturation and increasing influx of low-priced
products from the Far East by being more responsive towards the changing
markets.
"More companies are focusing on offering high performance-oriented
products and adapting to the changing customer landscape ," reiterates Verma.
Further, educating customers would help them in opting for the most suitable
equipment, a critical factor that would eventually boost sales of quality
equipment.

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The Company 's product offering consists of approximately 4,000 SKUs
across five product lines: Naltex, bi-planar extruded netting; Delnet,
apertured films; Coretec, extruded cores and precision parts; DelPore
meltblown media; and Stratex engineered composites.
The Group continuously monitors a comprehensive spectrum of chemical and
food markets for trends, market measurements and strategies, and delivers
powerful data via research publications, bespoke market intelligence projects
and customised consulting.

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These amounts do not include American Capital's unfunded equity commitment to
its affiliate European Capital .com).
Frost + Sullivan Chemicals and Food Group is the strategic market
consultant delivering insight and understanding to support business growth
internationally.

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The statements
regarding expected results of American Capital Strategies are subject to
various factors and uncertainties , including the uncertainties associated with
the timing of transaction closings, changes in interest rates, availability of
transactions, changes in regional, national or international economic
conditions , or changes in the conditions of the industries in which American
Capital has made investments.
The markets continue to evolve as products and manufacturing techniques
develop in tandem with the increasing sophistication in end-user needs.
"As price competition and acquisitions prevail , equipment manufacturers
are actively seeking means to establish and maintain their competitive
advantage ," notes Kumud Verma, Research Analyst with Frost + Sullivan
(http://chemicals.

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We are supporting a stellar management
team that has significantly grown the business, made two strategic add-on
acquisitions and recently established a manufacturing presence in China.
"DelStar is known for its excellent product quality, on-time delivery,
strong research and development, high-level customization capabilities and
broad product offering," said American Capital Principal Todd Wilson.
European standardisation at an international level will present one of
the most pressing challenges to the respiratory protective equipment industry
in the next few years.

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Performance data quoted above represents past performance of American
Capital."
Manufacturers could also concentrate on improving the design and
ergonomics of protective equipment.0 million in 2011, an increase from EUR488.A, Proin Pinilla , Riccardo
Spasciani, Scott International, Segre Ltd, Sibol, S.

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Stronger Legislation Set to Drive the Adoption of Respiratory Protective
Equipment

LONDON, The demand for respiratory protective
equipment in western Europe from segments such as the emergency responders
and marine industry has been increasing significantly, while new
opportunities continue to present themselves and contribute to growth in
sales amidst episodes such as avian bird flu, severe acute respiratory
syndrome (SARS) and terrorist attacks.
If you are interested in a virtual brochure, which provides
manufacturers , end users, and other industry participants with an overview of
the latest analysis of the Western European Markets for Respiratory
Protective Equipment, please send an e-mail to Janina Hillgrub, Corporate
Communications, at Janina. The company's industry expertise integrates growth consulting ,
growth partnership services, and corporate management training to identify
and develop opportunities .

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acas.08 dividends per share since its
August 1997 IPO at $15 per share.com. Additionally, American Capital's current
performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above.
Overall , the eight segments within the market are likely to generate revenues
of EUR567. A subcommittee for respiratory protection in ISO TC 94
requires strong European representation that will safeguard the integration
of European standards into international standards and will protect European
businesses against high restructuring costs. We identify and analyse the critical market challenges
companies must address to become successful competitors in their industry.A., MSA, Northsafety,
Omni Comercial , Optical Coatings Technologies, Parker Merchanting, Personna
Central S.

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(Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it has invested $114 million in
the One Stop Buyout(TM) of DelStar Technologies Inc. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. Post close, American Capital owns approximately 83% of DelStar, on a
fully diluted basis.com/news/press_releases/pr/pr. This enables equipment suppliers to
differentiate their products and increase the acceptance among end users.

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American Capital's
investment takes the form of senior term loans, senior subordinated debt and
equity.

ABOUT AMERICAN CAPITAL
American Capital is a publicly traded buyout and mezzanine fund with
capital resources of approximately $7 billion.Hillgrub@frost.hillgrub@frost.

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, a leading manufacturer
of highly-engineered, thermoplastic nonwoven products used by OEMs in
filtration, healthcare and industrial applications.

Frost + Sullivan: Evolving Customer Needs Present Novel Opportunities for Respiratory Protective Equipment Markets

Our work is focused on these challenges in order to provide our clients with
market strategies that enable them to increase revenues, market share and
profitability.L.

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Background
Frost + Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has been partnering
with clients to support the development of innovative strategies for more
than 40 years.

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"DelStar's leading position will enable it to enjoy the benefits of
favorable end-market dynamics driving market growth, including increasing safe
drinking water and other environmental regulations; aging and inadequate water
infrastructures; and demand for water filtration systems in developing nations
such as China," said American Capital Managing Director Robert Klein.
As of November 30, 2005, American Capital shareholders have enjoyed a
total return of 431% since the Company's IPO -- an annualized return of 22%,
assuming reinvestment of dividends. On
their part, industry participants are focussing on implementing cost-cutting
measures , improving their operating efficiency and delivering results to
suppress the negative impact of the persistent pricing pressures and volatile
market environment.A.
List of keywords in this press release: respiratory protective equipment,
Western Europe, disposable masks, avian bird flu, severe acute respiratory
syndrome, SARS, flame engulfment tests, self-contained breathing apparatus,
SCBA , air-purifying respirators, escape-only equipments, ISO, chemical,
biological, radiological or nuclear , CBRN, research, information, market,
trends, technology, service, forecast

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, American Capital
Strategies Ltd."
American Capital has invested over $3.
Headquartered in Middletown , DE, DelStar Technologies is a leading
manufacturer of highly-engineered and customized thermoplastic nonwoven
products. American Capital invests in
and sponsors management and employee buyouts, invests in private equity
buyouts, provides capital directly to private and small public companies and
through its asset management business is a manager of debt and equity
investments in private companies.L, Skydda I Sverige,
Sundstrom Safety AB, Supreme Visors, Tacconi SpA, Turton, Vandeputte
International, Vispro Protection S.

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cfm?p_pr=pr20051206a."
The impact of legislation is likely to be particularly significant in
regions that have until now been slow in adopting them. Some of these
standards are already in their third generation and certain technological
advancements and new requirements necessitate revisions in standards, as
witnessed in the case of flame engulfment tests for self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA).
Particularly, formalisation of standards for equipment providing
protection against chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN)
materials will provide new market opportunities, especially for powered
air-purifying respirators and escape -only equipment.
Presently, factors as diverse as standardisation at the international
level , geographic expansion, outsourcing of production, optimisation of
production process, following smart pricing policy, offering more value to
end users through product differentiation and enhanced features could have a
positive impact on the future of the region's respiratory protective
equipment markets .com

Americas:
Trisha Bradley
Corporate Communications
P: +1-210-247 -3870
E: trisha., Procurator, Productos Climax, S.

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"
For more information about DelStar Technologies offering of highly-
engineered, thermoplastic nonwoven products, go to
http://www . American Capital has paid a total of $868
million in dividends and paid or declared $19.7 million recorded in
2005. Frost + Sullivan serves an extensive clientele
that includes Global 1000 companies , emerging companies, and the investment
community, by providing comprehensive industry coverage that reflects a
unique global perspective and combines ongoing analysis of markets,
technologies, econometrics , and demographics.

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American Capital Invests $114 Million in One Stop Buyout(TM) of DelStar Technologies

BETHESDA, Md.
Companies interested in learning more about American Capital's flexible
financing should contact Mark Opel, Senior Vice President, Business
Development, at (800) 248 -9340, or visit our website at
http://www.

Our team of expert analysts is structured around four key areas:

Food
Speciality Chemicals
Fine Chemicals
Performance Materials

Media Contacts:

Europe:
Janina Hillgrub
Corporate Communications
P: +49-(0)-69-770-33-11
E: janina.

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For more information about American Capital's
portfolio , go to
http://www. Past performance does not guarantee future results and the investment
return and principal value of an investment in American Capital will likely
fluctuate. Disposable masks cater
to a vast range of applications and require frequent replacements. We will send you the information via e-mail upon receipt
of the above information.com

List of key industry participants: 3M United Kingdom PLC, Abrium, Adco
Group, Alpha Solway, Arco, Ariete Group SPA, Bartels + Rieger , Bcaou-Dalloz,
Berendsen Safety, Bullard GmbH, Centurion, Doenges, Draeger Safety, EDE,
Farnell , Filtrator AB, Fisher Safety, France Securite, GB Solo Limited,
Greenham Trading, Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd, Hollingsworth + Vose Air
Filtration Limited, Interspiro AB, JSP, Lawson HIS, Leipold + Dohle, Mape
Seguridad, Medop, Midera, Moldex, Monks + Crane, MPL S.A.

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com/our_portfolio/our_portfolio . DelStar's well-diversified customer base of over 1,000 includes a
wide range of OEMs involved in the filtration, healthcare and a number of
industrial end-markets.
This is amply reflected in the market revenues where disposable masks and
SCBAs respectively account for 25 per cent of sales .