AVX Corporation Honored with 2005 Supplier Excellence Award.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- AVX Corporation (NYSE:AVX), a leading international supplier of electronic components, has received the 2005 Supplier Excellence Award from TTI, a leading passive and connector specialist.

"The 2005 Supplier Excellence Award rewards the manufacturer that most fully supports TTI's passion for customer service and a commitment to overall customer satisfaction," said Melanie Pizzey, Vice President Global Product Operations for TTI. "Each year manufacturers that score above our expectation are honored."

The Supplier Excellence Award is based on criteria including quality and performance measurements, sales volume, and business growth percentage. AVX received very high marks in almost all the categories under consideration but scored particularly well in terms of business growth

"This recognition from TTI shows the strong partnership that TTI and AVX have built together," said Bill Colyer, AVX Distribution Director. "We will continue to work closely with TTI to expand and enhance our product offerings and service in response to customer needs."

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 28 manufacturing and customer support facilities in 14 countries around the world. AVX offers a broad range of devices including capacitors, resistors, filters, timing and circuit protection devices and connectors. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:AVX).

About TTI

TTI, Inc. is the world's leading passive and connector specialist with offices in 57 major markets in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia. For more information contact Cathy Walensky at [e-mail].