Advanced Interconnect Technologies Expands Batam Factory to Accommodate Market Demand for Full Turnkey Assembly and Test Services; Continued Growth at AIT Confirms Company's Strategy and Position in the Market.

SINGAPORE -- Advanced Interconnect Technologies (AIT) today announced it is expanding its world-class assembly and test factory in Batam, Indonesia, to 400,000 square feet by September of this year -- adding more than 30,000 square feet. This expansion will be developed on AIT's existing property in the Batamindo Industrial Park.

With the expansion of the Batam factory, AIT will be able to enlarge its floor space dedicated to final test which will allow them to meet the growing demand in the industry and from its existing customers for full turnkey assembly and test services. Faced with continued pressure to streamline time-to-market and improve profitability, many semiconductor manufacturers are using outsourcing as a key business strategy. While outsourcing wafer production has become commonplace in the industry, now both test and assembly functions are also being outsourced by fabless manufacturers and integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) alike.

"This expansion will enable us to better serve our existing customer base and to pursue new market opportunities," said Bruno Guilmart, Chief Executive Officer at AIT. "Batam continues to be a great place for retaining technical talent and servicing some of the world's leading electronic engineering firms. This expansion is another signal that 2006 is going to be a strong year for the company."

About Advanced Interconnect Technologies (AIT)

Advanced Interconnect Technologies is a global provider of semiconductor assembly and test services for many of the world's most successful electronics companies. The company's turnkey services include design, assembly, test, failure analysis, and electrical and thermal characterization. AIT has received recognition for its field service and product yields from several of the industry's leading semiconductor device manufacturers. The company is also ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001 and ISO/TS16949-2002 certified. With approximately 4,000 employees worldwide, AIT has factory locations in Batam, Indonesia and Sunnyvale, Calif. For more information about the company, its products and services please visit their website at www.aithome.com.