Advanced Interconnect Technologies Names George A. Shaw and Wayne F. Moore to Its Executive Management Team.

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PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2001

Organizational Expansion Ensures Continued Strong and Effective

Leadership for Future Growth

Strengthening its global leadership in semiconductor assembly and test services, Advanced Interconnect Technologies Inc. (AIT) today announced the appointment of George A. Shaw, Jr. as senior vice president of operations, Hong Kong, and Wayne F. Moore as vice president of sales, strategic accounts.

Shaw reports to Hubert Meier and is responsible for heading operations at AIT's array packaging factory in Hong Kong. Moore reports to Ralph Duceour and his primary responsibility is targeting and securing accounts that are strategic to the long-term growth and success of AIT.

"We are delighted to add these industry veterans to AIT's management team. George and Wayne bring valuable experience and contributions to the company, and are instrumental in driving and supporting AIT's ambitious business growth initiatives," stated Ralph Duceour, CEO and president of AIT.

"Each will play a key role in AIT's efforts to expand the company's subcontracting services for semiconductor packaging, assembly and test, as well as grow our business to achieve status as one of the top suppliers worldwide."

Prior to joining AIT, Shaw served as senior vice president of the South Asia operations for Amkor Technology. Shaw also served as president of Alphatec, U.S.A., an independent supplier of semiconductor manufacturing services.

Shaw has also held management positions at Applied Magnetics, Aptix Corp. and National Semiconductor. Shaw earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo, Calif.).

Prior to joining AIT, Moore has held several presidential-level positions in the industry. He was most recently president of Signetics High Tech., a semiconductor assembly and test provider. Moore has also served as president of ASAT.

Moore is a member of the board of directors of the Semiconductor Assembly Council, a coalition of companies in the assembly and test services market. He holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from San Jose State University (San Jose, Calif.).

About Advanced Interconnect Technologies (AIT)

Advanced Interconnect Technologies is a global provider of semiconductor assembly and test services for the world's most successful electronics companies. The company's turnkey services include design, assembly, testing, failure analysis and electrical and thermal characterization.

AIT has received recognition for its field service and product yields from industry leaders, including Motorola, Siemens, Exar, ON Semiconductor and Infineon Technologies. The company is also ISO 9001:2000, ISO 9002 and ISO 14001 certified. With approximately 5,000 employees worldwide, AIT has factory locations in Hong Kong; Batam, Indonesia; Austin, Texas; Sunnyvale and Manteca, Calif. The company has headquarters in Pleasanton.

More information about the company, its products and services may be obtained from the World Wide Web at http://www.aitsales.com.

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