TTI Inc. Honored by KEMET as the 2006 Distributor of the Year for North America


Greenville, SC (June 21, 2006) - (NYSE: KEM) TTI Inc. has been recognized as KEMET Electronics' top performing distributor for the 2006 fiscal year. TTI has positioned itself as KEMET's #1 distributor by creating growth opportunities around KEMET's new capacitance solution components as well as the revenue and sales growth generated in KEMET's traditional product offering.

"Our 20-year relationship with TTI has never been stronger," said Jim Bruorton, Vice President Global Channel Marketing at KEMET. "We appreciate TTI's efforts in the key areas of revenue and sales growth, customer expansion, inventory management, cost reduction, and new product development. TTI was #1 in all categories."

"This award is one that is very close to all our hearts at TTI and winning it confirms once more our position at the forefront of the Passives Industry," said Mark Burr-Lonnon, Vice President, Supplier Marketing Passives, TTI. "To win in all categories is exceptional and is a credit to all our staff who clearly set out and continue to achieve dominance within our industry. This is a cherished relationship within TTI and we are exceptionally proud to be the recipients of this award."

KEMET Corporation provides industry-leading, high-performance electronic component solutions, including the world's most complete line of surface-mount capacitor technologies across tantalum, ceramic, and solid aluminum dielectrics, provided with the world's best quality, delivery and service. KEMET's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol KEM. Additional information can be found at www.kemet.com.

TTI, Inc. is the world's leading passive and connector specialist with offices in 57 major markets in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe

Contact:
Dean W. Dimke
Director of Corporate and Marketing Communications
deandimke@kemet.com
864-228-4448

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