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STI Electronics, Inc.261 Palmer RoadMadison, AL 35758Phone: 256-461-9191Fax: 256-461-9566www.stielectronicsinc.comFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACTDavid Raby, President & CEOSTI Electronics, Inc.Phone: 256-461-9191E-mail: draby@stielectronicsinc.comWeb site: www.stielectronicsinc.comSTI Electronics Develops IPC J-STD-001 Certification Kit with Lead-Free OptionMADISON, AL — August 2010 — STI Electronics, Inc., a full service organization providingtraining, electronic and industrial distribution, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, andsmall- to medium-volume PCB assembly, has developed an IPC J-STD-001 Certification Kitwith a lead-free option.Soldering workmanship kits are required for certification training under the J-STD-001Certification and Training Program for both CIT (Trainers) and CIS (Operators). STI’scertification kit is available in lead-free as well as Tin-lead versions. The components arerepresentative of those commonly experienced in today’s industry.Since the kit has been used for skill training over the years, it is a very useful resource for thetransition to lead-free. The kit is packaged with enough components to populate the two boardsthat are provided. This allows skill development using one board and final assessment with theother. Components and boards also can be purchased individually.For more information about STI Electronics Inc., visit www.stielectronicsinc.com.###

About STI Electronics, Inc.Since 1982, STI Electronics, Inc. (STI) has been the premier full service organization for training,consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly in theelectronics industry. STI also produces a complete line of solder training kits and training supportproducts. Additionally, the company distributes products for the electronics and industrial markets. Formore information, visit www.stielectronicsinc.com.