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Delphi to Bring Revolutionary Switch Technology into Auto Market

25 September 2000

Delphi to Bring Revolutionary Switch Technology into Automotive Market

        Duraswitch(R) Technology on Display at Mondial de l'Automobile

    PARIS, Sept. 25 Delphi Automotive Systems has
been setting a new design direction for switch products with its decorative
technologies, and now the company is working with Duraswitch(R) Industries
Inc. (Amex: DRA) to combine next-generation electrical/electronic systems and
switch technologies to provide the switching and electronic features that
today's automotive customers demand.
    Delphi's Packard Electric division will be showing customers the
Duraswitch technology at the Mondial de l'Automobile here, demonstrating its
knowledge of switches, switch packaging and manufacturing that will deliver
this revolutionary switch technology to the automotive industry, as well as
the non-automotive switch markets.
    Delphi recently signed a licensing agreement with Duraswitch for exclusive
rights to utilize and manufacture Duraswitch's magnetically coupled switch
technology for the automotive industry.  Delphi's diversified customer base
and solid manufacturing footprint will help take Duraswitch global.  The
automotive switch market is valued at US $4 billion, with a 6.8 percent
compounded average annual growth rate.
    Duraswitch specializes in high-tech designs for human-machine interface
technology.  The company engineers and licenses custom flat panel and rotary
electronic switches for the appliance, electronics and telecommunications
industries.
    "We're very excited about the versatility of the Duraswitch technology,"
said Roger Phillips, Delphi Packard Electric's switch group manager.  "As
consumers and vehicle manufacturers demand increasingly complicated electronic
vehicle systems, the newly formed Delphi-Duraswitch relationship will provide
simple, value-engineered switch technology solutions."
    Additionally, in conjunction with joint venture partner Daesung Electric
Co., Delphi supplies Asian customers with a variety of switches ranging from
door jamb and transmission inhibitor switches to power window/locks and stalk
switches with integrated electronics.
    Phillips said Delphi's licensing agreement with Duraswitch enhances its
extensive switch portfolio.  The simplicity, dependability and durability of
the Duraswitch technology makes it a natural for vehicle applications and
compliments Delphi's existing product line.  The Duraswitch technology can be
applied to any vehicle switch application, but is especially useful for the
HVAC system, light, mirror, or entertainment system controls.  Because the
Duraswitch technology can be easily integrated into the vehicle system, there
are many opportunities to replace existing switches with the cost-effective
and reliable Duraswitch alternative.
    "Delphi is positioned to supply customers, at all locations in the world,
with stand-alone switches or switches custom designed to meet the needs of the
most advanced multiplexed electrical/electronic systems of tomorrow," Phillips
added.  "With the inclusion of Duraswitch technologies, Delphi can extend its
capabilities to device control and human-machine interface."