"Though rarely in the spotlight, power connectors are critical to the performance of advanced power systems. And despite the importance of these components, breakthroughs in power connector technology are relatively rare," said David Morrison, editor of PE Tech. "Tribotek's innovative redesign of the power contact is exciting because it enables the development of a new class of power connectors that offer dramatically better performance than conventional power connectors. At the same time, the new contacts are designed to be cost competitive with the existing technology, making them useful in a wide range of applications."

"We are very proud and excited to have been chosen for this award," comments Matt Sweetland, Chief of Technology Officer of Tribotek. "While we have always had confidence in our technology, it is gratifying to be recognized, especially when that recognition comes from an authority in power electronics publications such as PE Tech Magazine." Matt Sweetland is scheduled to receive the Product of the Year trophy at a ceremony during the PowerSystems World Expo 2005, to be held in Baltimore on October 25 through the 27. The award will be presented by PE Tech editor David Morrison.

For more details about Tribotek power interconnection technology, see prototype samples or discuss your application requirements, please visit booth number 928 at PowerSystems World Expo 2005, or contact Tribotek at (781) 270-0900 or via email at info@tribotek-inc.com.

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About Cableco Technologies Corporation

Cableco Technologies Corporation is a major manufacturer of cable, interconnection and custom engineered products designed for high-current power distribution solutions for computer, computer peripheral, office automation, instrumentation, telecommunication, medical, industrial and military applications. In addition to its custom solution capabilities, Cableco serves its markets with a broad line of products that includes the highly flexible PowerFlexTM cable, the Power SwivelNutTM rotating threaded nut for stranded wire cable termination, the cost effective PowerPathTM power distribution cable system, and the PowerRailTM pluggable rail power distribution system. Cableco has design and manufacturing capabilities in San Jose, CA and Reynosa, Mexico.

About Methode Electronics, Inc.

Methode Electronics, Inc., (NASDAQ:METH) (NYSE: MEI) is a global manufacturer of component and subsystem devices with manufacturing, design and testing facilities in the United States, Malta, Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany, Czech Republic, China and Singapore. We design, manufacture and market devices employing electrical, electronic, wireless, sensing and optical technologies to control and convey signals through sensors, interconnections and controls. Our business is managed on a segment basis, with those segments being Automotive, Interconnect, Power Distribution and Other. Our components are in the primary end markets of the following industries: automobile, information processing and networking equipment, voice and data communication systems, consumer electronics, appliances, aerospace vehicles and industrial equipment. Further information can be found at Methode's website www.methode.com.