AMI DODUCO Electronica Exhibit Will Stress Technical Solutions for Cutting Precious Metal Costs of Contact Systems


13-Nov-2006

Pforzheim, Germany - AMI DODUCO, a Technitrol(NYSE:TNL) company, will demonstrate its comprehensive range of products an services in contact and surface technology at the international Electronica trade fair for components, systems and applications in electronics, to be held November 14-17, 2006 in Munich.

In addition to exhibiting tried-and-tested products and procedures, RoHS-compliant surfaces and cadmium-free contact materials, AMI DODUCO's main focus will be on cutting precious metal costs.

Because of the rise in precious metal prices over the last year and a half, with gold up by 40 per cent and silver by 67 per cent, the market is calling for technical solutions to reduce these extra costs.

To meet this increased market demand, AMI DODUCO has formed a competency team comprising representatives from its development, technical customer support, technical sales and manufacturing departments. By combining innovative manufacturing technologies and state-of-the-art test methods, the company has laid the foundations for intelligent solutions which are both technically and economically viable.

The AMI DODUCO competency team will be on hand with information on technology designed to minimise the amount of precious metal employed in contact systems.

AMI DODUCO is a global leader in electrical contact technology and fabrication. The company supplies contacts and assemblies, contact materials, electroplating and surface treatment services, and precious metal refining and recycling to more than 3,000 customers. AMI DODUCO operates from locations in North America, Europe and Asia. The company's website is www.amidoduco.com.

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