Racal Instruments Received Coveted Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement Award from Intel

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 25, 2000 -- Intel Corporation announced today it has recognized Racal Instruments, Inc., with its coveted 1999 Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI) award. Racal Instruments supplies system testers to Intel.

"Congratulations to Racal Instruments for winning Intel's Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement award. Racal has helped Intel achieve unprecedented manufacturing ramps while deploying world class performance test stations," said Randy Bollig, director, Assembly/Test Capital Equipment Development, Intel.

The SCQI award is part of Intel's Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI) process. The process goal is to encourage Intel's key suppliers to strive for excellence and continuous improvement. A key supplier provides products or services deemed essential to Intel's success.

To qualify for SCQI status, suppliers must score highly on a quality systems assessment and a supplier report card, as well as meet challenging performance expectations against an improvement plan.

"This Intel award serves as an affirmation of our continuous pursuit of technological advancement and excellence. Intel has continuously challenged Racal Instruments to live up to our hard earned reputation, and it is most gratifying to receive this award from them," said Gordon Taylor, president and chief executive officer, Racal Instruments.

Intel also recognized award winners with an advertisement in the Wall Street Journal on May 25 and the Asian Wall Street Journal on May 26. In addition to Racal Instruments, the ad honored Pulse and Kester Solder, two other SCQI winners.

Racal Instruments is a global leader in automatic test systems and products covering the spectrum from direct current to light.

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of personal computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.

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