Madge Achieves ISO 9002 Certification; Assures Quality In Sales Order Processing, Inspection, Test, Packaging And Warranty Replacement.

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 1995--Madge Networks, Inc. announced today that it has achieved the internationally renowned ISO 9002 certification for quality assurance in sales order processing, inspection, test, packaging and warranty replacement at its San Jose facility. This certification follows a detailed assessment by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) and co-registration with British Standards Institution (BSI) to validate Madge's compliance with stringent guidelines outlined by the International Standards Organization (ISO).

"The ISO 9002 certification follows Madge's corporate objective to assure quality at all levels. This is a very important achievement for our company and for our customers because it confirms the process quality standards Madge has established," said Marc Jones, president of Madge Networks, Inc. "This certification also gives Madge a more competitive edge in the global marketplace as we work with a greater number of customers who require this certification."

Jim Hayes, director of manufacturing, added, "ISO 9002 provides Madge with a baseline from which to measure its 'Continuous Improvement' approach to quality. With Madge Networks, Ltd. in the UK having earned certification in 1993, we have made quality certification a worldwide program."

A Note on ISO 9002 certification

The ISO 9000 series of quality assurance standards was developed by the ISO in Geneva, in conjunction with 90 other countries including the United States. Since it was introduced in 1986, the ISO 9000 standards have gained worldwide acceptance. These standards address business and manufacturing processes and involve rigorous certification as well as regular, independent third-party audits to prove continued compliance.

A Note on Madge

Madge Networks is a leading, worldwide supplier of networking solutions for the enterprise. The company is recognized for its customer support without limits, technology excellence, and end-to-end expertise in networking. Madge Networks' product family includes stackable hubs and adapter cards, as well as network management software tools, and will soon include Token Ring switches, products for Token Ring to ATM integration and Desktop ATM solutions. The company is the originator of software and silicon technology for its own products and for other leading networking vendors. Madge serves its multinational customers from 40 locations worldwide with four major business centers located in London, San Jose, Calif., Hong Kong and Tokyo. Madge N.V. (NASDAQ: MADGF), the parent company, is a Netherlands corporation. -0-

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