Speedline Technologies Announces New Alliances in Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia

Speedline Technologies, Inc., the world leader for single source process solutions for the PCB assembly and semiconductor packaging industries, has entered into a number of new alliances to reinforce its sales and marketing reach and customer support services throughout South East Asia.

FRANKLIN, MA August 24, 2004 -- Speedline Technologies, Inc., (www.speedlinetech.com) the world leader for single source process solutions for the PCB assembly and semiconductor packaging industries, has entered into a number of new alliances to reinforce its sales and marketing reach and customer support services throughout South East Asia.

Speedline announced new alliances with four companies: Niche Tech (2004), which will provide services in Thailand; SIGMATEK Corporation in Taiwan; SIP Technology Sdn Bhd in Central and Northern Malaysia; and SIP Technology Pte Ltd in Southern Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

The management and staffs of Niche Tech (2004), SIGMATEK Corporation, SIP Technology Sdn Bhd, and SIP Technology Pte Ltd, represent years of experience in the capital equipment and PCB assembly industries. All are industry veterans who clearly understand the challenges faced by and are well equipped to deliver the required solutions to the regions manufacturers, said Pierre de Villemejane, President & CEO, Speedline Technologies, Inc. Each of these firms, with their highly skilled staffs well-trained in our Speedline products, represents a proud strengthening of our product, process knowledge, and service and support resources our customers throughout South East Asia.

Effectively immediately, existing and prospective Speedline customers may contact the firms as follows:
In Thailand - Niche Tech (2004) Ltd:
     o Sales & Service: Phermphoon Ekpho, Managing Director, Mobile: +662 1-8425-770, email: e-mail protected from spam bots
     o Niche Tech (2004) Co., Ltd, 90/68 Moo.6.Soi. Thaesaban 2, Bangkruay-Sainoi Rd., Bangrakyai, Bangbuathong, Nonthaburi 11110, Thailand, Tel: +662 920-5550-4, Fax: +662 920-9040

In Taiwan - SIGMATEK Corporation:
     o Sales: Taiwan and Suzhou, Watson Liu, General Manager, Mobile: +886 970-060-070 (Taiwan), +86 1377-1950-698 (China); email: e-mail protected from spam bots
     o Sales: DongGuan, Sunny Lin, General Manager, Mobile: +886 916-113-366 (Taiwan), +86 1350-9821-210 (China), email: e-mail protected from spam bots
     o Service (all): Charles Liang, Vice General Manager, Mobile: +866 970-060-217 (Taiwan), email: e-mail protected from spam bots
     o SIGMATEK Corporation, 2F, No. 130, Chin-Kuo Road, Taoyuan (330), Taiwan ROC, Tel: +886 3-357-6622, Fax: +886 3-357-9922

In Central and Northern Malaysia - SIP Technology Sdn Bhd:
     o Sales & Service: Y C Lye, Director, Mobile: +6012 401-3638, email: e-mail protected from spam bots
     o SIP Technology Sdn Bhd, 36, Lorong IKS Bukit Tengah, Taman IKS Bukit Tengah, 14100 Penang, Malaysia, Tel: +604 507-5318, Fax: +604 508-0318

In Southern Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia SIP Technology Pte Ltd:
     o Sales & Service:
     Geoffrey Tay, Managing Director, Mobile: +65 9635-9235, email: e-mail protected from spam bots
     Tan Chye Huat, Director, Mobile: +65 9030-0536, email: e-mail protected from spam bots
     Mark Tay, Director, Mobile: +65 9795-2833, email: e-mail protected from spam bots
     o SIP Technology Pte Ltd, 150 Kampong Ampat, #04-02A KA Centre, Singapore 368324, Tel: +65 6282-7077, Fax: +65 6283-7077.

For further clarification regarding this announcement, contact Robert Stevens, VP Asia, Speedline Technologies Asia, +65 9617-8034 (Mobile), e-mail protected from spam bots (email); in South East Asia, contact: Kwa Siong Soon, +65 9632-6464 (Mobile), e-mail protected from spam bots (email), or in Greater China, contact: Kho Lik Wai, +65 9737-8669 (Mobile), e-mail protected from spam bots (email).

About Speedline Technologies
Speedline Technologies is the global leader for single-source process knowledge, solutions, and service to the PCB assembly and semiconductor packaging industries. Based in Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, the company sells five, best-in-class brands Accel microelectronics cleaning, Camalot dispensing systems, Electrovert wave soldering, reflow soldering, and cleaning equipment, MPM stencil and screen printing systems, and Protect global services, support, and training solutions. For more information, visit us at www.speedlinetech.com.

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