Speedline Technologies Taps Powell Industries to Enhance Distribution, Services in Pacific Northwest, British Columbia

FRANKLIN, Mass.--April 25, 2005--Speedline Technologies (http://www.speedlinetech.com), a leading maker of capital equipment for electronics manufacturers, has announced a business partnership agreement with Powell Industries that will enhance Speedline's solutions and services network in the Pacific Northwest U.S. and British Columbia, Canada.

Since 1991, Powell Industries has specialized in providing the right combination of products, services, and technology support to assist companies involved in the manufacture and assembly of printed circuit boards. Effective immediately, Powell Industries will represent Speedline Technologies in the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, and in the Canadian province of British Columbia.

"Mike Powell and his team are well-known in the industry for their experience, solid support network, and reputation for quality service. There is no stronger partner to assist us providing the best possible solutions and service to our customers throughout the region," said Jeff Mogensen, Speedline Technologies Vice President of Americas Sales.

Headquartered in Issaquah, Wash., Powell Industries has additional offices in Tukwila and Spokane, Wash., and Beaverton, Ore.

For more information, contact Mike Powell of Powell Industries, 13353 202nd Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98027; telephone: 425-226-4594; e-mail: mike@powellindustries.com; and on the Net at: http://www.powellindustries.com.

About Speedline Technologies

Speedline Technologies is the global leader in process knowledge and expertise for the PCB assembly and semiconductor industries. Based in Franklin, Massachusetts, U.S.A., the company markets five best-in-class brands -- Accel microelectronics cleaning equipment; 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. Speedline Technologies is Frost & Sullivan's "2005 Surface Mount Technology Company of the Year." For more information, on the Net visit: http://www.speedlinetech.com or contact Speedline at:

-- USA: Speedline Technologies, 16 Forge Park, Franklin, MA 02038 USA, Tel: 1-508-520-0083, Fax: 1-508-520-2288, E-mail: info@speedlinetech.com;

-- Europe: Speedline Technologies GmbH, Im Gefierth 14, 63303 Dreieich, Germany, Tel: +49 (0)6103/832-0, Fax: +49(0)6103/832-299, E-mail: info.europe@speedlinetech.com;

-- Asia: Speedline Technologies Asia Pte Ltd, 150 Kampong Ampat, #05-08 KA Centre, Singapore 368324, Tel: 65-6286-6635, Fax: 65-6289-9411, E-mail: asiamarketing@speedlinetech.com.