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Zytronic PLC 09 May 2003 ZYTRONIC PLC Worldwide distribution agreement with Elo TouchSystems Inc Termination of agreement with 3M ZYTRONIC PLC, the specialist manufacturer of touchscreens and optical filters for electronic displays, announces an agreement with Elo TouchSystems replacing 3M as worldwide distributor for ZYTOUCH, Zytronic's unique touch screen technology. The agreement with 3M was terminated by mutual agreement, based on the joint conclusions that planned synergies would not be achieved as anticipated. Elo TouchSystems, Inc., is the global leader in touch technology. ZYTOUCH will complement their product range. Under the terms of the agreement, Elo Touch Systems will distribute Zytronic's projected capacitive touchscreen technology worldwide through its normal distribution channels under the Elo brand name. ZYTOUCH is ideally suited to outdoor and through-glass public-access applications such as ATM's, Web phones, ticket machines, industrial displays, self pay petrol pumps, under counter, and interactive kiosk systems. Mark Mendenhall, president, Elo TouchSystems, commented: 'The decision to enter into a private label agreement with Zytronic was prompted by the synergy of two innovative and forward-looking companies' 'The addition of projected capacitive touchscreens is complementary to Elo's existing touch technologies and expands Elo's comprehensive product offering to enhance our position as the leader in touch technology.' Ian Lawson, chief executive, Zytronic Plc, commented: 'Through today's agreement with Elo TouchSystems, we have the premiere touchscreen company promoting our unique technology through their global sales channels. 'We will continue to work closely with Elo TouchSystems in the rollout of our product across the broadest range of markets' 9 May 2003 ENQUIRIES: Zytronic Plc Tel: 0191 414 5511 Ian Lawson, Chief Executive College Hill Tel: 020 7457 2020 Nicholas Nelson Clare Warren Notes to Editors: The ZYTOUCH Projective Capacitive Technology ZYTOUCH touch screens uniquely enables the screen to be touch sensitive through a protective screen in front of the display which can be upto 25 mm thick.Units can be installed behind a shop window or other protective materials. The solid-state construction of the touchscreen - unsurpassed impact, vandal, and scratch resistance - makes it ideal for public-access applications. It is unaffected by moisture, heat, rain, harsh cleaning fluids and even vandalism. The embedded sensor and solid-state controller provide increased levels of reliability and life expectancy, resulting in a drift-free, low-maintenance unit that requires no recalibration. About Elo TouchSystems Elo TouchSystems, Inc., global leader in touch technology, is a business unit of Tyco Electronics. Elo develops, manufactures and markets a complete line of touch products that simplify the interface between people and computers in both public-access and employee-activated applications. Founded in 1971, the company is headquartered in Fremont, California, with manufacturing sites in the U.S., Belgium, Taiwan, and Japan. Elo's main regional offices are in Kessel-Lo, Belgium and Yokohama, Japan, with additional sales and technical support offices worldwide. For more information on Elo TouchSystems' products and services, call 1-800-ELO-TOUCH in the U.S. or +32-16-35-2100 in Europe or visit our Web site at www.elotouch.com. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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