Denver, CO, July 26, 2004 -- Information Handling Services, Inc (IHS), international provider of technical codes, standards, and product specifications, and the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), will partner to distribute powder metallurgy (P/M) content and information to industry professionals around the world. Under a long-term agreement, IHS will become a distributor of MPIF P/M materials standards and metal powder P/M test method standards.

"MPIF selected IHS because of its track record and longevity as a valued partner to the standards and codes industry," said James P. Adams, director, technical services, MPIF. "Customers that need access to MPIF documents will have it, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with convenience and ease. Partnering with IHS enables users of P/M parts to receive the most comprehensive resource and customer service for vital documents."

MPIF documents will be available as an Internet subscription service from IHS, in addition to hard copy, CD/ROM and DVD, and Internet-downloadable (pdf) documents available individually through IHS' retail arm, Global Engineering Documents® (www.global.ihs.com).

MPIF is the trade association for the international metal powder producing and consuming industries, representing approximately 275 member companies and organizations worldwide.