RIVERSIDE, CA - May 1, 2006 - Bourns, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of the JW Miller Magnetics Division of Bell Industries, Inc. from Bell. Founded in 1924, J.W. Miller Magnetics is a well-known supplier of custom and standard magnetic components with capabilities to meet short run or high volume production requirements. Products include a complete line of high-quality coils, chokes, inductors and transformers in both surface mount and through-hole configurations. According to Jim Somers, General Manager of the Bourns Magnetics Business, this acquisition significantly strengthens Bourns position as a leading supplier of magnetic products and solutions for the electronics industry throughout the world. Mr. Somers said that following a brief transition period, Bourns intends to move the JW Miller Business from Gardena, California to Bourns Riverside, California facility.
About Bourns, Inc.
Bourns, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of Trimming Potentiometers, Precision Potentiometers, Automotive Position Sensors, Modular Contacts, Switches, Resistor Networks, Resistor/Capacitor Networks, Capacitor Networks and Input Devices, including Panel Controls, and Encoders. Meeting the Circuit Protection requirements of nextgeneration products, Bourns broad offering includes an extensive line of PPTC Resettable Fuses, Thyristor Surge Protectors, Telecom Fuses, ESD Protectors, Line Protection Modules as well as TVS Diodes and Diode Arrays. Bourns GDT Products group includes Gas Discharge Tubes (GDT), Telephone Station Protectors, 5-Pin Protectors, Industrial Signal and Data Line Protectors, Chip Diodes and Inductive Components. Bourns also offers a range of standard and custom ESD and EMI filters as well as magnetic solutions for VOIP and PoE applications. Headquartered in Riverside, California, Bourns serves a broad range of markets, including telecommunications, computer, industrial, instrumentation, automotive, consumer, non-critical life support medical, audio and various other market segments. Bourns products are manufactured according to ISO-9000 standards under Six Sigma quality programs. For more information, contact Bourns' corporate headquarters at 1200 Columbia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507. Phone (951) 781- 5500; Fax (951) 781-5006; URL: www.bourns.com.