Partner Press Release
FCI teamed up with Arrow and DAC to successfully implement RosettaNet's PIP 2A1, meeting the EC Board of RosettaNet's Milestone date of 10/10

For Release October 10, 2000

HARRISBURG

FCI teamed up with Arrow and DAC to successfully implement RosettaNet's PIP 2A1, meeting the EC Board of RosettaNet's Milestone date of 10/10. As a member of the EC Board, FCI recognizes the benefit of leading the industry's initiative to standardize business processes and conduct business using the Internet. Seeing an increasing demand from customers and distributors, globally, to find ways to save time and money by implementing a B2B, Internet enabled program, FCI became a RosettaNet Board member in September 1999.

Michel Cuilhe, FCI Electronics President, states "FCI is committed to providing customers with the most state of the art technology. Technology not only as it relates to the products we manufacture, technology that can be applied to streamlining and enhancing our service to our customers and distributor partners. RosettaNet is an integral part of our E-Commerce/E-Business platform."

About Arrow Electronics, Inc.
Arrow Electronics Incorporated is the world's largest distributor of electronic components and computer products, with 1999 sales of $9.3 billion. Headquartered in Melville, New York, Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for more than 600 suppliers and 175,000 original equipment manufacturers and commercial customers through more than 225 sales facilities and distribution centers in 38 countries. Detailed information about Arrow's operation can be found at www.arrow.com.

About DAC
DAC is the leading interconnect distribution specialist in North America. DAC's Interconnect Division is comprised of Heilind Electronics and Force Electronics. DAC serves as an integral supply partner for a diverse range of original equipment manufacturers and contract manufacturers. DAC features localized inventory and support and a wide array of supply chain services. The privately held DAC is based in Wilmington, Mass. More information can be found at www.heilind.com and http://www.force-elec.com

About FCI
FCI is the second largest manufacturer of electronic and electrical connectors and interconnection systems in the world. FCI connectors are used in the datacom, telecom, automotive, consumer, controls and instrumentation, electrical power and construction, industrial equipment, aerospace, and military markets. It is a global company operating in 83 countries worldwide and headquartered in Paris, France, with over 18,000 employees and more than 60 production facilities. FCI is a subsidiary of the Framatome Group, a leading European industrial group also based in Paris France. More detailed information can be found on the FCI web site at www.fciconnect.com.