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Acquisition of Tribotek, Inc.'s Assets Expands Methode's Presence in Power Distribution

San Jose, CA — Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI), a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystem devices, recently announced that it has acquired the business assets of Tribotek, Inc., a Burlington, Mass.-based technology company.

LowPro™ L Board Connector Delivers More Current, Uses Less Space

Burlington, MA — August 16, 2007 — Tribotek, Inc., an electrical interconnect technology company focused on the design, development and manufacture of high-density power and data connectors, announces the release of the LowPro L series, a family of high-current, high-density board power connectors capable of delivering massive currents in very little real estate, enabling the design engineer to achieve significantly higher power densities and better airflow efficiency in their power system designs. LowPro L connectors achieve their higher performance thanks to use of the award-winning LowR™ contact technology developed by Tribotek.

LowPro Connectors Deliver Highest Current Rating

Burlington, MA — April 12, 2007 — Tribotek, Inc., an electrical interconnect technology company focused on the design, development and manufacture of high-density power and data connectors, is proud to announce that its line of LowPro power connectors has been evaluated by the Underwriters Laboratories regulatory agency and found to comply with the Canadian National Standard C22.2 No. 182.3-M1987 (CSA) with a rating of 40A per size #16 contact at a 30 degree temperature rise.

Tribotek Introduces High-performance XQ Drawer Connector

Burlington, MA — June 24, 2006 — Tribotek, Inc., an electrical interconnect technology company focused on the design, development and manufacture of high-density power and data connectors, announces the release of XQ Drawer, a robust panel mount connector with four size 0 contacts rated at 370A each, that enables the delivery of massive currents by taking advantage of the award winning LowR® contact technology developed by Tribotek.

Tribotek to Display Expanded Product Line, Give Seminar at APEC 2006

Burlington, MA — March 16, 2006 — Tribotek, Inc., an electrical interconnect technology company focused on the design, development and manufacture of high-density power and data connectors, is scheduled to showcase the latest additions to its expanding line of high density, high performance power connector products at this year's Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2006, to be held on March 20th through the 22nd at the Dallas Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Tribotek LowR® Technology Receives PE Tech 2005 Product of the Year Award

Burlington, MA — October, 20 2005 — Tribotek, Inc., an electrical interconnect technology company focused on the design, development and manufacture of high-density power and data connectors, is proud to announce that it has been selected as the recipient of the "2005 Product of the Year Award" from Power Electronics Technology Magazine, in recognition for its groundbreaking LowR® power contact technology.

Tribotek Unveils Innovative Power Interconnect Technology at APEC 2005

Burlington , MA � March 6, 2005 � Tribotek, Inc., an electrical interconnect technology company focused on the design, development and manufacture of high-density power and data connectors, will be unveiling its innovative power contact technology at the Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exhibition (APEC 2005) to be held March 7 th through the 10 th at the Austin Hilton Hotel, Texas.

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chip.bronk@methode.com