Modcomp/Cerplex, L.P. celebrates silver anniversary -- 25 years of cutting edge technology.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 1995-- Modcomp/Cerplex, L.P. (MODCOMP), celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, will culminate festivities at its annual MODCOMP Users Symposium being held Nov. 5 through 9, 1995 in Deerfield Beach, Fla.

The 3 1/2 day gala event, "Partnering for the Next Millennium," will be filled with technical training seminars, customer application stories, an Exhibits Room, a Special Interest Group dinner and much more. A Recognition award will be presented by American Electronics Association's Senior Vice President Tim Elliott.

Keynote Speaker at the event will be Dr. Terry Hart, former astronaut and SKYNET Satellite Engineering and Operations Director/Telstar 4 Program Manager. Karl-Heinz Stuperich, Senior Executive Officer of AEG Daimler-Benz Industrie, MODCOMP's parent company, and William A. Klein, Chairman/CEO of The Cerplex Group Inc., managing company of MODCOMP, will be special guest speakers at the event.

MODCOMP was founded in 1970, and is a worldwide supplier of high-performance, real-time computer systems, products and services for time-critical applications in markets such as factory automation, process control, real-time data acquisition and control, government/aerospace, and communications. MODCOMP systems serve the entire spectrum of time-critical applications from monitoring temperatures in steel manufacturing plants to tracking and receiving data from deep space.

MODCOMP's product line consists of its proprietary CLASSIC systems which are also compatible with its standards-based REAL/STAR systems via the REAL-MAX shared memory interface. The REAL/STAR systems provide high-performance solutions with off-the-shelf single and multiple RISC processors featuring the REAL/IX operating system for true real-time UNIX performance.

In 1986, MODCOMP was acquired by AEG Daimler-Benz Industrie (AEG), a member of the Daimler-Benz Group, the largest industrial company in Germany. In 1994, MODCOMP became a joint venture between members of AEG Daimler-Benz Industrie and The Cerplex Group Inc., a leading independent provider of electronic repair and parts logistics services. MODCOMP is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and maintains offices for sales, services and support throughout North and South America, Europe and Far East regions of the world.

Company history

1970 -- MODCOMP under the name of Modular Computer Systems Inc. is founded in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. by 17 computer engineers. MODCOMP introduces the MODCOMP III, one of the first minicomputers to provide hardware and software for real-time computing.

1972 -- MODCOMP begins international operations and offers four MODCOMP II models, each containing a 16 Kbyte core memory module for economical, large memory configurations.

1973 -- The MODCOMP IV is introduced, offering customers large computer performance at minicomputer prices.

1974 -- MODCOMP announces the world's first 32 Kbyte core memory module allowing large applications to fit on a single machine.

1975 -- MODCOMP holds the first MODCOMP Users Exchange (MUSE) meeting. MODCOMP concentrates on selling large systems and records a sharp rise in orders, including a $6.5 million contract with NASA for the space shuttle program.

1978 -- MODCOMP introduces the first members of the CLASSIC Family of computers. Through the years, the CLASSIC Family becomes synonymous with real-time.

1979 -- MODCOMP is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. AEG acquires 25% of MODCOMP stock.

1982 -- MODCOMP introduces the CLASSIC II computer, an updated, low-cost, low-end member of the CLASSIC Family. The Modular Application Executive (MAX) Real-Time operating system provides a compatible, real-time operating system for the entire CLASSIC family.

1983 -- MODCOMP enters the 32-bit world of computing with the CLASSIC 32/85. These CLASSIC systems are acclaimed for instantaneous response to interrupt and fast context switching.

1985 -- MODCOMP introduces the compact CLASSIC CT/15, a high-performance, small-footprint, real-time computer.

1986 -- MODCOMP becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of AEG. Customer service offerings are expanded by acquiring Communications Maintenance Inc. Research and development activities are also expanded.

1987 -- MODCOMP extends the CLASSIC Family with the high-end CLASSIC 32/87 and CLASSIC 32/57 computers. Dedication to product compatibility is a hallmark of the CLASSIC Family. MODCOMP introduces its first UNIX operating system demonstrating support of industry standards.

1988 -- The CLASSIC 9200 Series of computers is introduced. The 9230 and 9250 models, redefine real-time performance by balancing three critical dimensions: computational speed (MIPS1) interrupt handling (MIPS2), and I/O throughput (MIPS3).

1989 -- MODCOMP introduces the CLASSIC III/95 computer; the newest member of the MAX-based systems, and REAL/IX, the industry's first fully preemptive, real-time, UNIX System V.3 operating system, with Models 9720 and 9730 computer systems. MODCOMP reasserts its leadership role in the industrial automation marketplace by acquiring Gould's Industrial Applications System Group for the advanced industrial software product, PACE/32.

1990 -- Models 9260 and 9740 computer systems are introduced. MODCOMP also signs licensing agreement for its REAL/IX operating system with Groupe Bull.

1991 -- MODCOMP introduces the REAL/STAR Family of UNIX-based computers including RISC-based multiprocessor systems and PACE/IX, a software product for process control applications on REAL/IX-based systems.

1992 -- MODCOMP introduces the REAL/MAX shared memory interface, the bridge from CLASSIC to REAL/STAR systems, and three new members of the REAL/STAR 1000 Series.

1993 -- MODCOMP introduces MODACS/X Process I/O Controller bringing industrial measurement, data acquisition, and control features of MODACS to REAL/STAR systems. MODCOMP introduces the Sammi Graphical User Environment, the first GUE for building advanced X Window System-based user interfaces for managing host based or networked information graphically. Also introduced is the REAL/Net Reflective Memory, a real-time communications network built upon a replicated, shared memory concept ideally suited for time critical control loop problems.

1994 -- AccessWare is offered, delivering UNIX-based supervisory control and data acquisition software tools to real-time systems. In December, MODCOMP becomes a joint venture between members of AEG Daimler-Benz Industrie and The Cerplex Group Inc. The name of the joint venture is Modcomp/Cerplex, L.P.

1995 -- MODCOMP expands service offerings by providing complete logistics management and maintenance support for Sun, SGI and RS 6000 UNIX workstations.

MODCOMP corporate headquarters is located at 1650 West McNab Road, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33309-1088.

Telephone: [phone] or 954/974-1380. Fax [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Internet: http://www.modcomp.com. -0-

Note to Editors: MODCOMP, Modular Computer Systems Inc., CLASSIC, MAX, REAL/STAR, PACE/IX, PACE/32 and REAL/MAX are registered trademarks of Modcomp/Cerplex, L.P. REAL/Net is a trademark of Modcomp/Cerplex L.P. REAL/IX is a registered trademark of Modular Computer Systems Inc. All other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

CONTACT: MODCOMP

Ellen Rowley, 954/977-1655