Group Technologies Trunk Encryption Device Receives National Security Agency Endorsement

Business Wire, Sept 23, 1997

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 1997--Group Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq/NM:GRTK) announced today that it has received a letter of endorsement from the National Security Agency (NSA) for the Communications Security (COMSEC) features of it's KIV-19 Trunk Encryption Device. This device is used to secure U.S. Government information, and was developed under the Commercial COMSEC Endorsement Program (CCEP). As a result of this endorsement, GroupTech is authorized to sell the KIV-19 to U.S. Government departments and agencies, eligible government contractors, and certain other purchasers as authorized by NSA.

In the letter dated 19 September, Thomas J. McDermott, Deputy Director for Information Systems Security said "Congratulations to the Group Technologies Corporation Team. Your professionalism during this effort has been noteworthy and of immense value to the program."

Thomas W. Lovelock, President and CEO of GroupTech said, "We are very pleased and appreciate the endorsement from the NSA. This product is already being well received in the market. In fact, we have already received orders in excess of $2.5 million for the KIV-19."

"This endorsement means that the KIV-19 is certified to be used for the transmission of classified or sensitive unclassified U.S. Government information," Lovelock added. "Bringing this product to market was a result of a coordinated effort across the entire organization, and it shows what can happen when talent and skill meet opportunity."

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, GroupTech customizes a full range of design, manufacturing, engineering, and testing services to meet the demanding requirements of modern electronic systems, subsystems, and complex circuit card assemblies. GroupTech serves the avionics, communications, federal systems, government, industrial controls, instrumentation, medical, and space marketplaces.

CONTACT: Group Technologies Corp., Tampa

Thomas W. Lovelock, 813/972-6000