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Sparton Corporation Has Been Named a 2004 Supply & Design Chain Champion

JACKSON, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2005--Electronics design and manufacturing service (EMS) provider, Sparton Corporation (NYSE:SPA), announced it has been named a 2004 Supply & Design Chain Champion by Electronics Supply & Manufacturing magazine.

Sparton Corporation was one of five companies to receive this award. Awarded by the editors of Electronics Supply & Manufacturing magazine, Sparton was selected for its continuous advancement of the highest standards for supply and design chain management.

"The rigorous process of selecting this year's Supply & Design Chain Champions began early in 2004 with a call for nominations to readers," said Bruce Rayner, editor-in-chief of Electronics Supply & Manufacturing magazine. "Readers were asked to provide detailed reasons for their nominations, as well as supporting data, including information on goals achieved.

"In addition to the traditional financial and business metrics, through, we were looking to profile innovators," said Rayner. "Specifically, we sought out functional managers and staffers who make the tough decisions, and advance the cause, day in and day out. We wanted to profile companies that reward the teams that challenge conventional wisdom, and the people who set the example for their peers both within their own companies and across the industry--companies like Sparton."

About Electronics Supply & Manufacturing magazine

Electronics Supply & Manufacturing, a CMP Media publication, has been created to serve the needs of the 21st century OEM manager. Its mission is to provide in-depth global coverage of the trends and issues that impact the business. Electronics Supply & Manufacturing is dedicated to providing practical, usable information that functional managers can apply immediately to improve the business and financial performance within their companies and within their supply and design chains.

About Sparton Corporation

Sparton Corporation (NYSE:SPA) now in its 105th year, provides design engineering and electronics contract manufacturing services utilizing seven manufacturing locations encompassing nearly 870,000 sq. ft. along with several alliance partner facilities. In addition to strong core surface mount technology (SMT) and plated through-hole (PTH), printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and complete assembly manufacturing capabilities, Sparton offers a complete range of pre-manufacturing, post-manufacturing and engineering services. Pre-manufacturing services include product development, concurrent engineering, design for test (DFT), design for manufacturing (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), printed circuit board design and quick-turn prototyping. Post-manufacturing services range from repair depot, direct ship, distribution management to field support.

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"Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: To the extent any statements made in this release contain information that is not historical, these statements are essentially forward-looking and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the difficulty of predicting future results, the regulatory environment, fluctuations in operating results and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contacts


Sparton Corporation
Rhonda Aldrich, 517-787-8600

EAGLEWARE ANNOUNCES SHIPMENT OF GENESYS PERSONAL: HIGH-ACCURACY DESIGN ON A CREDIT-CARD BUDGET

Norcross, GA – May 13, 2003 - Eagleware, a leading supplier of EDA software for the RF and microwave industry, today announced the shipment of GENESYS Personal.
GENESYS Personal is the most affordable way to get started with the integrated suite of GENESYS design tools. Using schematic entry, users access powerful s-parameter simulation, real-time tuning, input equations, and optimization features that are normally available only with much higher-priced solutions.

Bringing the accuracy and speed of GENESYS Enterprise versions to individuals, GENESYS Personal includes a full set of linear circuit elements, rectangular graphs, Smith Charts, polar charts, and table output. Sophisticated layout is also available in demonstration mode. Although layout files cannot be stored, they can be exported into Gerber, GDSII, and DXF files for prototyping applications. Optional synthesis tools can be added to GENESYS Personal to speed the initial stages of filter, matching, and equalizing structures by instantly converting specifications to first-pass circuit designs.

Incorporating the latest features of GENESYS 2003.03, GENESYS Personal is available in Japanese and Chinese versions and internationalization permits users to incorporate any language-set supported by Microsoft Windows.

GENESYS Personal comes with on-line documentation and Web-based activation delivery. Application notes, video demonstrations and a users’ forum are also available on the Eagleware website. GENESYS Personal is backed by Eagleware’s outstanding team of engineers for prompt technical support via e-mail and the Web and a 30-day money back guarantee.

GENESYS Personal is the latest addition to the GENESYS suite of products, including GENESYS Basic, GENESYS Premier, and GENESYS Enterprise. The full purchase price of Personal can be applied towards upgrades to the enterprise versions of GENESYS. To learn more about GENESYS Personal, and to compare Personal with the enhancements available with other GENESYS suites, visit http://www.eagleware.com/products/PersonalSolutions.htm.
GENESYS Personal is priced at $995 and is available immediately.

ABOUT EAGLEWARE
Eagleware Corporation leads in providing power, speed, and accuracy in high-frequency design software. The company’s fully integrated suite of products includes system, synthesis, linear, non-linear and EM simulation software. Engineers worldwide rely on Eagleware products in the design of cellular telephones, pagers, cable TV systems, satellite communications systems, mobile base-station equipment and RFID devices.

Contact: Dennis Ford
Phone: +1 678-291-0995
E-mail: dennis@eagleware.com

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