KIC Press Release May 17, 2006 - KIC Appoints Two European Distributors

(San Diego, CA -- May 17, 2006) : KIC, the leader of thermal process development and control products, and winner of multiple industry awards, announces that it has appointed Multi-Components GmbH as its distributor throughout Germany, Switzerland and Austria, and Comintec SAS as its distributor for the French territories.

MB Allen, General Manger of KIC International Sales‘ European Operations, said, "We are thrilled to have these two companies join the KIC Team. As sales continue to grow rapidly in Europe, it is imperative to have a motivated sales force that can provide our customers with extensive process knowledge, up-to-the minute information, many years of experience and flexibility."

Established in 1983, Multi-Components GmbH distributes production equipment for the electronics industry, and provides installation and after-sales service. The company specializes in surface mount technology and ranks among the top 10 leading German-based companies in this field. Mr. Gerhard Reusch, managing director of the enterprise since its foundation, is also the company‘s proprietor.

Besides being a distributor, Multi-Components GmbH modifies standard systems and adapts them to specific applications. Additionally, concepts for new developments are elaborated, and realized in cooperation with the company‘s partners. Customers include automotive, telecommunication and industrial electronics as well as small- and medium-sized electronics assembly firms.

Multi-Components GmbH is located at Rosstaler STR. 7, 91126 Schwabach, Germany, and may be contacted at +49 9122 93020; Fax: +49 9122 930290; Web site: www.multi-components.de.

Comintec SAS is the French distributor for multiple companies within the electronics industry and is a leader in the provision of production solutions to this sector. The company is reputed for its range of products from companies that have well-established reputations for technical expertise. Comintec prides itself on process knowledge, attention to detail and follow-up.

Comintec SAS is located at 11, rue des Campanules – Lognes, 77315 MARNE-LA-VALLEE, Cedex 2, France, and may be contacted at 01 64 62 80 90; Fax: 01 64 62 80 98; E-mail: info@comintec.fr; Web site: www.comintec.fr.

About KIC
Based in San Diego, KIC is the industry leader in automated thermal management tools and systems for reflow, wave, cure and semiconductor thermal processes. The company pioneered the development of oven profilers and process development tools. KIC remains on the leading edge of the thermal industry with innovative tools for process development, optimization and real-time management.