Contact:
Joe North
Director of Sales and Marketing
425-746-9481

Spectrum Controls Announces Sponsorship of NASCAR Busch Series Race Car.

Spectrum Controls and Rockwell Automation partner to sponsor the #20 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

February 9, 2004—Bellevue, Washington -- Spectrum Controls Racing moves into the fast lane with sponsorship of the NASCAR Busch Series, Joe Gibbs Racing #20 car driven by Mike Bliss.  "The popularity of NASCAR racing and the tie to our automation and controls customer base are indisputable.  Sponsorship of the #20 car represents an extension of our pedal-to-the-metal attitude towards expanding our business." says Joe North, Director or Sales and Marketing.

The 2002 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion, Mike Bliss, is poised to make an explosive impact in the NASCAR Busch Series. He is no stranger to tough competition or finding his way to victory lane.  Spectrum Controls is thrilled to be associated with the winning team of Rockwell Automation and Joe Gibbs Racing," said Bruce Wanta, President of Spectrum Controls. "We wish Mike Bliss a successful 2004 season."

"It is an exciting time at Rockwell Automation as we add a fine company such as Spectrum Controls to our lineup of sponsors," said Jay Lee, Director of Business Communications, Rockwell Automation Power Systems. "At Rockwell Automation, we share a sound business relationship with Spectrum Controls, a Rockwell Automation Global Encompass Partner. We look forward to welcoming them to our NASCAR Busch Series sponsorship program at Joe Gibbs Racing."

“We are hard at work planning an exciting slate of technical, marketing and promotional  events to establish a relationship with NASCAR’s passionate fan base and dedicated business partners,” North added.

Since 1983, Spectrum Controls continues to be the premier provider of hardware and related software products for the industrial controls marketplace. Products fall into three major categories: I/O modules, human-machine interfaces and communications devices. Corporate headquarters is located in Bellevue, Washington. For more information, visit our Web site at www.spectrumcontrols.com, email spectrum@spectrumcontrols.com or telephone 425-746-9481.