MODCOMP Awarded ISO 9001 Certification

January 14, 1997, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - MODCOMP, a leading worldwide supplier of high-performance real-time computer systems, today announced it was recently awarded the ISO 9001 Quality System Certification. This assures that MODCOMP products produced at its Ft. Lauderdale headquarters, are designed, developed, manufactured, installed, serviced and repaired in accordance with a documented system that meets the rigorous requirements of ISO 9001.

John P. Clary, President and CEO of MODCOMP commented, "We are pleased to have achieved the ISO 9001 international quality standard. This certification reflects our high standards in the manufacturing process and reaffirms our commitment to provide quality products to our customers. Achieving this status will increase our global presence and bring new opportunities for us to approach companies that require such certification."

To earn its certification, MODCOMP met all 20 elements of the ISO 9001 quality system standard, including contract review, design control, document and data control, inspection and testing, quality records, corrective action, training and servicing. Certification required the participation of all employees at all levels of the company. MODCOMP passed the ISO 9001 assessment on the first audit, performed by their Registrar, TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.

MODCOMP officials attribute their success in achieving ISO 9001 certification so quickly, to the organization's commitment to high quality standards. MODCOMP began to develop a formalized standards program in the 1970's to fulfill stringent customer requirements. During the 1980's, MODCOMP instituted a quality control program and became certified with a nationally recognized Total Quality Management Program. MODCOMP continues to enhance its comprehensive Quality Program as new technology emerges. "ISO 9001 certification is a major milestone for us," stated Clary. "This, coupled with ongoing CE Mark conformance of our

Company Background
Founded in 1970, MODCOMP has supplied high performance, real-time computer systems, products and services for mission-critical applications -- such as government/aerospace, communications and industrial automation -- to customers worldwide. MODCOMP systems operate in exceptionally critical and demanding applications, where reliability and real-time performance are essential. A broad range of leading industrial and government organizations have chosen MODCOMP for their real-time applications. These range from tracking and receiving data from deep space probes, to supervisory control of electrical distribution networks for power companies. MODCOMP also offers Electronic Commerce solutions designed to integrate proprietary or legacy type systems to web-based technology, enabling companies to access their transaction-based systems over a corporate Intranet, Extranet, or the Internet.

MODCOMP develops leading-edge hardware, software and application products to provide the best real-time interactive solutions for its customers. MODCOMP delivers state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive, flexible and around-the-clock support services. MODCOMP's worldwide field service organization provides total support for installation and commissioning, remedial maintenance, training, project management and extensive application support services. Visit our web site at http://www.modcomp.com.

Corporate Headquarters: MODCOMP, Inc., 1650 West McNab Road, P.O. Box 6099, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309-1088, USA, Tel: +1 954 974 1380, Fax: +1 954 977 1900, E-mail: info@modcomp.com, Internet: http://www.modcomp.com

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For more information regarding this press release contact: Ellen Rowley, PH: 954-977-1655, E-mail: rowleye@modcomp.com