Signet Joins Emerging Touch International Partners Program

Touch International is chosen as Signet's preferred touchscreen vendor

TRIER, Germany and AUSTIN, Texas (May 21, 2002) - Touch International, Inc. today announced that Signet Inc., an authorized Prime View distributor, has joined the emerging Touch International Partners (TIP) program and selected Touch International as their preferred touchscreen vendor. TIP is targeted for systems integrators and value-add resellers.

"We're pleased to have Signet Join our TIP Program," stated Michael Woolstrum, president and chief executive officer of Touch International. "As recognized experts in the design and manufacture of touch-specific products, we get customer requests everyday for references for value added supplier and service providers. Signet is a proven supplier and I feel confidant referencing them to our customers."

TIP is a customer loyalty program designed to enable Touch International to pass on customer references to qualified, value-added resellers of the company's products. Program participants enjoy flat rate pricing, reference sales, and opportunities to participate in joint promotional events.

Signet, the company's first program member, specializes in producing display enhancements, such as high brightness and anti-reflective film and coatings. As a TIP participant, Signet distributes Prime View's Liquid Crystal Modules (LCMs) and performs integration and display enhancements on Touch International's touchscreen component. Signet offers a full range of display sizes, ranging from 1.6" up to 10.4". Target applications include PDAs, process control, point-of-sale, and military.

"Our reputation is dependent on the quality of the products we use in our manufacturing process, " stated Paul Balbas, National sales Manager, Signet. "We performed quality assurance testing and exercised Touch International's performance. Their knowledge, expertise, and responsiveness make them a valuable manufacturing partner."

Signet will debut their new, 500 nit, 6.4" color, TFT Touch LCD Module at SID, May 21, 2002 in Boston, Massachusetts, Touch International booth #3330.

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