AVX Corporation Earns ISO 14001 Certification; AVX Complies with ISO 14001 Requirements for the Manufacture of Tantalum Caps.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- The AVX Corporation Tantalum Division has received ISO 14001 certification for its factories in Paignton, UK and Lanskroun, Czech Republic. This certification indicates that these facilities have met all requirements of the ISO 14001 international standards for developing and implementing an Environmental Management System which complies with the requirements of BS EN ISO 14001:1996 for the design and manufacture of tantalum capacitors.

AVX underwent thorough reviews of their current environmental management system including environmental objectives, impact procedures, employee training and documentation, records and commitment to continual improvement, prevention and compliance.

"AVX has taken a proactive approach when it comes to our environment," said Craig Hunter, Strategic Marketing Manager. "Receiving this certification confirms that our environmental policies and planning, as well as how we operate and implement these policies, are recognized and meet with the approval of ISO.

ISO 14001 is the most comprehensive set of standards for environmental management, and implementation is entirely voluntary. In addition, AVX is applying for ISO 14001 certification for additional factories in El Salvador and Biddeford, Maine.

For more information, contact AVX at 801 17th Avenue South, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29578; by calling 843-448-9411, by fax at 843-444-2864 or on the Web at www.avx.com.

AVX Corporation is a leading international supplier of electronic passive components and connectors with worldwide manufacturing facilities. AVX offers integrated passive devices including capacitors, resistors, filters, SMT, timing devices and circuit protection devices. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:AVX).