Touch International Breaks the European Gaming Touch Component Monopoly with Signing of Pentranic

Austin-based touch screen manufacturer signs exclusive sales agreement with European gaming and amusement technology leader

Austin, Texas - March 29, 2004 - Touch International Corporation, today announced the signing of an exclusive sales agreement with Pentranic, one of Europe's largest integrators of Touchscreen Technology. The deal will allow Pentranic to market, integrate and distribute the complete range of T.I. products for the Gaming Industry across Europe. This strategic partnership continues Touch International's growth as a premier global manufacturer of touch technology and is a calculated move to penetrate deeper into the European gaming market.

Pentranic provides customized hardware solutions, including monitors, touch-based handheld gaming devices, kiosks and touch-based products for a variety of corporate and industrial applications. Through the agreement with Touch International, Pentranic will integrate Touch International's standard capacitive-based touch sensors and controllers in their complete gaming and amusement product lines, utilizing Touch International's highly durable, low-cost touch components.

"Over the last 12 months we have been working closely with Touch International to ensure that the product meets the rigorous demands of the Gaming Market, whilst being sensitive to the competitive pressures of the industry," cited Derrick Campbell, Commercial Director of the Pentranic Group. "Having satisfied ourselves that these parameters are being met, we look forward to promoting the Touch International brand in Europe and introducing their range to our customer base."

"Our agreement with Pentranic is proof that Touch International's technology and customer-focus is up to the task and can meet the stringent government regulations that must be adhered to by the gaming industry," said Michael Woolstrum, CEO, Touch International. "This contract win is very significant and illustrates how the market has adopted our technology and company performance."

The gaming industry, a long standing adopter of touch-based technology, must adhere to strict standards set by international gaming bodies. Touch International offers drop in replacement touchscreens that work with Pentranic's existing controllers and installed base as well as new touch screen kits compatible with existing gaming protocol for new design-ins.

Touch International has sold touch screen products into the US gaming market beginning 2003 and continues to win business due to the company's aggressive pricing, focus on customer service, and on-time delivery coupled with new innovative solutions ideal for the harsh gaming space.

About Pentranic

Pentranic is one of Europe's leading suppliers of display and touch screen technology. Providing technically advanced Hardware Solutions to the Amusements & Gaming sectors, as well as Kiosk-style Systems for Corporate and Industrial applications.

For additional information about Pentranic www.pentranic.com

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 photographs, datasheets, or any additional information, contact Anne Ahola-Ward at 512.832.8292 or send email to aahola-ward@touchintl.com.

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