FOR: JOHNSTECH INTERNATIONAL

Two Test Industry Leaders Join Together to Provide Integrated High Performance Test Interface Solutions for Taiwan and China Customers

MINNEAPOLIS, MN--(Marketwire - May 1, 2012) -  Johnstech International, the market leader in the manufacturing of high performance Test Contactors (Test sockets), and Spirox Corporation (TSE: 3055), a recognized leader in distribution and integrated solutions for high tech industries throughout Asia, today announced a new partnership agreement that extends distribution coverage in the territories of Taiwan and China.

Spirox will be responsible for expanding the sales, marketing and technical support for the full line of Johnstech products in the territories of Taiwan and China.

"We are excited to expand our portfolio of product offerings with a leading technology company like Johnstech," noted David Huang, President and CEO of Spirox Corporation. "We are confident that the partnership will enable the right combination of products, technology and local services to deliver compelling solutions to our customers in the region." 

"Spirox has a strong, established presence with local fabless, testing and assembly companies in Taiwan and China. The strength of Spirox overall market presence and knowledge coupled with Johnstech's leading edge portfolio of testing sockets creates a winning combination for our customers. We are excited to work with Spirox to help expand our overall coverage and support to our customers throughout Taiwan and China," noted Bill Thomas, Vice President of Global Sales at Johnstech. 

About Johnstech
Johnstech International Corporation is the leading manufacturer of Test Contactors solutions and services for the global semiconductor industry including RF/Microwave and Precision Analog applications. The company's patented technologies were first introduced to the market in 1992. Johnstech helps characterization and test floor engineers reduce risk, shorten development and test time and improve first pass yields.

Johnstech also provides test floor, electrical modeling, thermal modeling and load board optimization services. Johnstech is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota with worldwide sales and support offices in California, Japan, Singapore and the Philippines. For more information, visit http://www.johnstech.com.

About Spirox
Spirox is a leader in providing advanced solutions from IC design and fabrication through assembly and test for the semiconductor and TFT-LCD high-tech industries. The company offers total turn-key processes by integrating professional distribution and value-added solutions with Spirox manufactured products and services.

The Spirox Corporation was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Taiwan. The company also has operations in the USA, China, Singapore and Hong Kong with advanced technical centers in Hsinchu, Taiwan and Shanghai, PRC. For more information, visit the Spirox Web site: http://www.spirox.com.tw.

Contact:
Marybeth Reed
MarComm Manager
Johnstech International
1210 New Brighton Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55413
+1 612-378-2020
mbreed@johnstech.com

OR

Dave W. Staats
Vice President, Business Development
Spirox Corporation USA
135 Commercial Street
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
+1 408-739-3334
dstaats@spirox.onmicrosoft.com