Rogers Corp. and IEE S.A. Luxembourg Announce Commercial Agreement on EL/FSR(TM) Products

CHANDLER, Ariz.--Sept. 8, 2005--Rogers Corporation has entered into an agreement with IEE S.A. for the development and worldwide sales of electroluminescent force sensitive resistor ("EL/FSR(TM)") switch products. Rogers has exclusive sales, marketing and distribution rights in North America, and IEE has exclusive sales, marketing and distribution rights in Europe; other areas are non-exclusive for both companies. The Rogers-IEE EL/FSR(TM) illuminated products will be used in a number of different automotive applications, such as radios, HVAC controllers and other center stack and overhead buttons and window lift and mirror switches. The products will also be used in many consumer electronics products, including keypads for cellphones, PDAs, GPS systems, etc.

Jurgen Beilfuss, general manager IEE S.A., states: "The Rogers-IEE EL/FSR(TM) product line will provide additional functionality over competing switches and technologies. Due to the proportional activation of the EL/FSR(TM) products, a single input device can accomplish several different functions that are easily activated based on the amount of force applied. As a result, Rogers-IEE EL/FSR(TM) products will reduce space requirements, moving components and costs over traditional switches. Rogers-IEE EL/FSR(TM) products will also provide engineers and designers with new and innovative opportunities for design by integrating several functions into one part that can be shaped to fit many different types of applications."

Mike Bessette, vice president of the Durel Division of Rogers, had this to say about the agreement: "The alliance represents a powerful collaboration, combining IEE's expertise in sensor-based technologies with Rogers' advanced skills in electroluminescent lighting systems, to create thin profile, illuminated sensor switches and other EL/FSR(TM) products. By teaming with IEE, we're dramatically expanding the possibilities for our EL product line. Working together, IEE and Rogers will bring innovative new products to the market. We are very excited about the unique possibilities this relationship brings."

Rogers-IEE EL/FSR(TM) products will be displayed at the upcoming International Motor Show - IAA (Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung) taking place in Frankfurt, Germany, September 13-25. Visit the IEE S.A. booth in Hall H4.1 / Booth E30 for working demonstrations of the products.

To find out more about Rogers/IEE EL-FSR(TM) switches, contact Rogers Corporation in North America at www.rogerscorporation.com for your local representative or contact Customer Service at 480-917/6000 or www.durelcustomerservice@rogerscorporation.com. In Europe, contact IEE at www.iee.lu for your local representative or contact Thierry Goniva (thierry.goniva@iee.lu) at (+352) 424737 231.

About IEE S.A.:

IEE S.A., founded in 1989, is headquartered in Luxembourg, Europe, and entered the automotive market in 1993. IEE is specialized in sensor products, such as passenger detection systems. IEE's customer list includes most European, American and Asian car manufacturers. The independent business unit, LuSense, was established in 2001 to pursue high-volume opportunities in non-automotive as well as automotive markets for IEE high-performance sensors. LuSense incorporates the IEE proprietary technology, based on sensors, switches and the surrounding components, to create customer solutions. IEE has more than 912 employees and operates a manufacturing site as well as a technical center in Luxembourg. In addition, IEE has R&D facilities in Auburn Hills, Michigan (USA) and Seoul (South Korea) and representative offices in Beijing (China) and Tokyo (Japan). IEE S.A. is ISO 9001, QS 9000, VDA-6.1., ISO/TS16949/2002 and ISO 14001 certified. For more information please visit www.iee.lu.

About Rogers Corporation:

Rogers Corporation, headquartered in Rogers, CT, U.S.A., develops and manufactures high-performance specialty materials, which serve a diverse range of markets including: portable communication devices, communication infrastructure, consumer products, computer and office equipment, ground transportation, and aerospace and defense. Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in Connecticut, Arizona, and Illinois in the U.S., in Gent, Belgium, in Suzhou, China, and in Hwasung City, Korea. Sales offices are located in Belgium, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, China, and Singapore.

Durel is a division of Rogers. Its product lines include custom-made, traditional and flexible EL lamps and EL drivers. It supports these products with design engineering consulting services. Durel Division is currently certified to ISO 9001:2000, ISO/TS 16949:2002, and ISO 14001:1996 for quality and environmental management systems. For more information about Rogers DUREL(R) electroluminescent lamps and drivers, please contact Customer Service at durelcustomerservice@rogerscorporation.com, or telephone Customer Service at 480/917-6000, fax: 480/917-6049 or go to www.rogerscorporation.com/durel.

Durel is a licensed trademark of Rogers Corporation.