New U.S and Mexican Channels Open For Touch International through Distribution Agreement with Edge Electronics Inc

Touch International continues to capture touch component market share through partnership with leading display technology distributor

Austin, TX - March 3, 2004 - Touch International Corporation, a leading manufacturer of touch technology, today announced a distribution agreement with Edge Electronics Inc. Under the terms of the agreements, Edge Electronics Inc. will distribute Touch International's line of touch sensors and controllers in the United States and Mexico, expanding Touch International's reach into the U.S. display market, and opening up the South American market for the company's product lines. The partnership was completed as part of Touch International's program to rapidly expand it's global sales channels, which in conjunction with its global manufacturing facilities, will support the growing market demand for the company's touch components.

With the industry's most durable and customizable touch screens, which are a necessity for manufacturers building a range of touch-based products to handle a variety of commercial and industrial uses, Touch International has quickly become recognized as one of the top three world-wide touch screen manufacturers. Edge Electronics, headquartered in Bohemia, NY and with offices in Mexico, is a franchised distributor of both commercial and military electronic components for display technologies. The distribution agreement with Edge strengthens Touch International's North American channel and expands the fast growing South American market of touch-based product manufacturers for the company, while giving Edge the ability to meet a wide range of customer design needs quickly and affordably.

"We are extremely pleased to be carrying Touch International on our line card as we see displays coupled with integrated touch as the future growth of our business," commented Mitch Auerbach, V.P. Operations, Edge Electronics. "Our partnership with Touch International enables us to offer the widest selection of touch technology solutions on the market and to work with a global leader whose founders were pioneers in the touch industry as far back as 1981. "

"From Touch International's perspective, the decision to enter into the agreement with Edge Electronics was prompted by the synergy of the two innovative and forward-looking companies," says Michael Woolstrum, President and CEO, Touch International. "Edge Electronics has a strong national presence in the display market, and a growing sales presence in Mexico. This agreement also marks the beginning of our penetration into the South American market."

Touch International develops high-quality touch screen components for OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and SI's (systems integrators) who integrate touch technology into a wide range of touch-based systems for a number of different markets, including industrial automation, kiosk, retail point-of-sale and consumer-based products such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) and mobile phones.

About Edge Electronics, Inc.

Edge Electronics was founded in 1990 and has since developed into a demand-creation oriented, international distributor of electronic components. The company's main focus is on servicing customers with quality products, which has brought Edge to the forefront of the industry.

Edge Electronics has grown from a small regional distributor to a distributor with an international presence. Over the years, Edge has expanded its product offerings to meet its' customers demands. Looking forward, the focus will remain on quality, and to continue to adapt to the continually changing environment of Electronics Distribution. Edge Electronics is headquartered in Bohemia, New York and has additional offices in Massachusetts, Texas, California, Florida and Guadalajara, Mexico.

About Touch International

Founded by industry veterans, Touch International, Inc. is a privately held, worldwide supplier of high-quality touch screen components. Through its expanded manufacturing facilities, Touch International is able to offer a wide variety and rapid delivery of lower-priced, high-reliability products, based on customer needs and specifications. Touch International is headquartered in Austin, with five factories strategically placed around the globe, and additional sales and support offices on four continents.

For Information, Contact:
Anne Ahola-Ward, Touch International
Phone: 512.832.8292x310
Email: aahola-ward@touchintl.com
Touch International