Duraswitch Technology to Be Used By Delphi for Seat Switch Designs

    PHOENIX, Feb. 15 Duraswitch Industries, Inc.
technology will be utilized by Delphi Automotive Systems
for the development of future over-the-road truck seat switches.
This represents the first application of Duraswitch technology for the
automotive industry.

    Delphi recently entered into an agreement with truck and bus seat
manufacturer National Seating to develop switch applications for future
products.  Start of production is scheduled for fourth quarter 2001, with
anticipated volumes of 180,000-200,000 switches.

    "The benefits of the Delphi-Duraswitch partnership are truly evident in
this application," said Carl Rausch, Delphi's director of marketing, business
planning and development.  "Delphi's knowledge of switches and switch
packaging combined with Duraswitch's next-generation technology will help our
customers differentiate their products in the marketplace."

    Delphi signed a licensing agreement with Duraswitch in April 2000, giving
it exclusive rights to utilize and manufacture Duraswitch technology for the
automotive industry.  In June 2000, Delphi acquired an 18 percent equity stake
in Duraswitch.

    "We are pleased with the announcement of this application," said Bob
Brilon, Duraswitch President and CFO.  "We will continue to support all of our
licensees, including Delphi, to apply Duraswitch technology to a wide variety
of industries and customer applications."

    Used to operate or control products in a wide variety of commercial and
consumer applications, Duraswitch's innovative electronic switch technology
addresses trends in the multi-billion dollar switch market today: flat-panel,
slim-profile designs; high durability and reliability; sealability against
harsh environments; illumination capabilities and ergonomic, user-friendly
interface.  Duraswitch is building domestic and foreign patent protection for
its technology and is entering into license agreements with switch
manufacturers and OEMs worldwide to quickly achieve widespread distribution of
its technology.