FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE

SMT Resource recently named Dennis Stever as Technical Center Manager, located in Wake Forest, NC. Dennis Stever has 23 years experience with Universal Corporation. He started with Universal Corporation as a Field Engineer and progressed to Regional Field Engineering Manager for the South Region. His expertise with Universal equipment will benefit SMT Resource Greatly.

About SMT Resource:

SMT Resource will sell, integrate and provide support and service for both new and restored electronics assembly equipment to achieve best in class selection for their customers.

SMT Resource Group LLC is a North Carolina Limited Liability Corp.

� 2801 Superior Dr., Wake Forest, N.C. 27587- 7799; 919-554-3008 �

� http://www.SMT Resource.com �

Contact Information:

Eric W. Berg

President

SMT Resource Group LLC

Phone: 919-554-3080

eric@smtresource.com