Released on: October 17, 2008, 4:39 pm

Press Release Author: Convergence Training

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: Convergence Training receives First Place for Surface Miner
Training software at MSHAEUR(tm)s Training Resources Applied to Mining (TRAM) Conference
hosted by the National Mine Health and Safety Academy.

Press Release Body: Camas, WA - Oct 14, 2008 EUR" Convergence Training, a division of
Capstone Technology, achieves First Place honors for Surface Miner Training software
at MSHAEUR(tm)s Training Resources Applied to Mining (TRAM) Conference hosted by the
National Mine Health and Safety Academy in Beaver, West Virginia.

The TRAM contest is part of an annual conference spotlighting the importance and
effectiveness of safety training for our nationEUR(tm)s miners. It provides an opportunity
for mine safety trainers and others responsible for administering safety programs to
gain valuable exposure to the latest training materials and technologies. With
support from the Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association and the State Grants Training
Program, both public and private organizations come together to exchange ideas,
present safety training material, and exhibit products and services.

Convergence TrainingEUR(tm)s Surface Miner Training software has attracted industry
attention since its recent release this summer. Unlike other existing MSHA-related
training, this product couples advanced, computer-modeled content with functional,
intuitive administrative tools for MSHAEUR(tm)s Part 46 compliance.

EUROur goal with Surface Miner Training is to improve mine safety by setting new
industry standards for training quality and compliancy tools,EUR said Randy
Kohltfarber, Director of Product Development for Convergence Training. EURWe feel that
being recognized with this award is an early step toward that goal.EUR

In addition to Surface Miner Training, Convergence Training has just released
Convergence Training Viewer, a free software platform for accessing and viewing a
library of digital health and safety training media in compliance with OSHA and MSHA
regulations.

For additional information on Convergence Training, contact Randy Kohltfarber or
visit www.thinkconvergence.com to view all Convergence Training products and
services.

Convergence is a producer of occupational training materials and learning management
tools. They develop 3-D animated training courses, custom training materials, and
learning management systems for a range of industries including mining, pulp and
paper, and construction.

Web Site: http://www.thinkconvergence.com

Contact Details: Convergence Training
Randy Kohltfarber, Director of Product Development
(360) 834-0991 ext. 216
rkohlt@capstonetechnology.com
www.thinkconvergence.com