DuPont Electronic Technologies
To Appoint Insulectro as National Distributor for Circuit Materials

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 13, 2003 — DuPont Electronic Technologies today announced plans to appoint Insulectro as a national distributor for leading brands serving the rigid and flexible printed wiring board fabrication industry: DuPont™ Riston® photopolymer dry film resists, ImageMaster™ phototools, Vacrel® dry film solder masks, CB Series polymer thick films and Pyralux® flexible laminates.  This action is part of the DuPont strategy to build on its leadership position in circuit materials, by expanding and strengthening the level of service and support available to its customers.

“We are very pleased to have Insulectro join our team,” said John E. Odom, sales and marketing director for DuPont Printed Circuit Materials.  “Insulectro compliments our own strengths with the expertise and leadership they bring to the printed wiring board market.  We share high standards of excellence, value for innovation, and an unwavering commitment to the industry.”

Insulectro is the leading U.S. distributor of advanced electronic materials used to fabricate complex printed wiring boards and other electronic interconnect systems.

DuPont Electronic Technologies is a $1 billion business unit that consists of eight businesses dedicated to the electronics industry, including printed circuit materials, high-performance and micro-circuit materials, semiconductor fabrication materials and IC packaging and interconnects. 

DuPont is a science company.  Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by solving problems and creating solutions that make people’s lives better, safer and easier.  Operating in more than 70 countries, the company offers a wide range of products and services to markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.

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6/11/03

DuPont®, Riston®, ImageMaster™, Vacrel® and Pyralux® are trademarks and registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.

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