Benthos Appoints Conway Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Business/Technology Editors

NORTH FALMOUTH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2001

(NASDAQ: BTHS), Benthos, Inc. announced today that Daniel R. Conway has been appointed Vice President of Sales and Marketing of the Company's Undersea Systems Division. Conway, who joined the Company in April 2000, had served as Vice President of Business Development. In his new role, Conway, in addition to business development, will be responsible for the overall sales and marketing of the division's products, which include acoustic systems, glass flotation spheres, hydrophones, imaging systems, locator devices, underwater modems, and remotely operated vehicles. He will also oversee the Company's worldwide network of sales representatives. Conway reports directly to Ronald L. Marsiglio, Benthos President and Chief Executive Officer.

Marsiglio remarked, "Dan has a clear view and enthusiasm for our products, capabilities and the markets we serve. His comprehensive experience in general management, business reengineering and customer-driven strategic planning will be invaluable in helping Benthos maintain a positive growth trajectory."

Prior to joining Benthos, Conway was Vice President of New Business Development and Acquisition Integration with Analysis & Technology, Inc. (A&T) of North Stonington, Connecticut, a supplier of technical and engineering services to military, commercial, and government clients. In a 20-year career at A&T, Conway served in multiple senior management positions, including Vice President/Operations Manager and Division Manager.

In his Naval career, Conway served as a Lieutenant aboard a U.S. Navy fast attack submarine and later in the Naval Intelligence field as a Commander in the U.S. Naval Reserves.

Conway has a bachelor's degree in Oceanography and Nuclear Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Rhode Island.

Benthos, Inc., through its Undersea Systems Division, designs, manufactures, sells and services a variety of oceanographic products for underwater tasks; and through its TapTone Package Inspection Division makes systems for testing consumer packages made of glass, metal or plastic. The common stock of the Company is traded on the Nasdaq Small Cap market under the symbol BTHS. For more information, Benthos can be found on the Internet at www.benthos.com.

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