^{XTEC's Quality System complies with latest version of ISO 9000 Standard.}

OLATHE, KANSAS, November 14, 2001 ...XTEC, a leading provider of repair and parts management services, today announced that it has successfully attained ISO 9001 registration.  Bureau Veritas Quality International (NA) Inc. presented XTEC with a certificate of registration covering the company's core repair, service and parts distribution activities.  This achievement is a direct result of the entire organization's commitment to quality, and to the continuous improvement of the company's quality management system.

"This achievement is the beginning of our long-term commitment to building an evolving and continuously improving quality system," said XTEC president, Scott Martell, "With ISO 9001:2000 registration, XTEC is building on its position as a leading provider of repair and parts management services.  We are committed to developing the solutions and systems necessary to meet the requirements of world-class organizations. This accomplishment is a direct result of the commitment, dedication and determination of our entire company, and we are proud to have XTEC join the elite group of companies in North America registered as compliant with this international quality standard.  For XTEC, ISO 9001 registration is a critical validation of its systems and processes. With a solid, reliable and evolving quality management system in place, XTEC will continue to strengthen its position as a leading provider of depot repair solutions and proactively adapt to our customers' emerging business needs."

About XTEC

XTEC is an ISO 9001 registered services company providing a complete line of depot-level repair and parts management solutions to OEMs and service organizations.  XTEC offers a full range of post-manufacturing services including inventory management, returns processing, component-level electronics repair, assembly refurbishment, and asset recovery.  From board repair to fully integrated parts management solutions, XTEC focuses on turning parts support headaches into bottom-line profits for our customers.