AN/VIC-1 AND AN/VIC-2(V) and (M) INTERCOM SYSTEMS BACK IN PRODUCTION

NAPCO International has been awarded contracts by BAE for AN/VIC-1, the USMC for AN/VIC-2(V) Systems and a foreign government for AN/VIC-2(M). All three are currently in full rate production. In addition, NAPCO is producing a new interface cable that allows both the AN/VIC-1 and AN/VIC-2 (V) & (M) to accept and use the Bose Active Noise Reduction (ANR) Helmets. Napco can build the ANR capability into the system for both AN/VIC-1(N) and AN/VIC-2(V) at time of order. The AN/VIC-2(M) has the ANR function built in. This is a significant step towards more effective vehicle operations as well as greatly reducing our Marines/Soldiers hearing loss. Also, NAPCO has completed the integration of the Bose ANR Helmet System with a Gentex Aerospace microphone. This new microphone configuration is unique in that it combines ground combat vehicle and aerospace technologies.

For more information, please contact Jerry Campagnoli at (952) 931-2536 or email at jcampagnoli@napcointl.com

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NAPCO Earns ISO 9001:2000 Certification

(Hopkins, MN - September 14, 2004) Napco International LLC, a global defense supplier announced that it has achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification from BSI, Inc., a quality management systems registrar.

Napco International began its registration process in February of 2004 with a very aggressive plan and a dedicated staff. As part of the ISO process, BSI performed on-site assessments, examined Napco International's documented procedures, and audited its overall operations. To determine continued compliance with ISO 9001:2000, BSI will periodically conduct routine surveillance audits of Napco International's business operations.

"Napco International has always been committed to providing the highest levels of service excellence" stated Jim Belcher, Napco International's President and CEO. "We are very proud to be certified to ISO 9001:2000. This demonstrates that our focus remains on quality, world-class performance, and continuously monitoring our business operations to ensure that we deliver on the promises we make to our customers, employees and suppliers."

"For a company that has been around since 1918, evolving our U.S. military quality management system to ISO 9001:2000 standards was an incredible journey" stated Gary Gelhaye, Napco International Quality Manager. "Napco International employees labored diligently to document their processes as well as performing internal audits to ensure conformance. Napco had a good quality system already in place; we just needed to stay focused and loyal to our goal. We knew it was ambitious to accomplish so much in such a short time. Our success speaks highly of our company and our employees. We are very proud to have gained certification."

By earning ISO 9001:2000 certification, Napco International is further demonstrating its commitment to quality," said Robert Perry, President of BSI, Inc. "By formalizing their documentation and using ISO 9001:2000 as an extra set of eyes, Napco International will be able to improve quality and remain at the cutting edge of their industry. The company's employees are committed and use well organized processes – ISO 9001:2000 certification can only serve to improve an already top-of-the-line business."

NAPCO is a global leader in the support of U.S. manufactured military vehicles and electronics equipment in service with International and U.S military forces. NAPCO provides material management, procurement, integration, packaging, containerization and light manufacturing services and has a broad distribution network of spare parts, components, assemblies, subsystems and upgrade kits.