Henry Bros. Electronics’ CEO Jim Henry to Speak at the National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition

FAIR LAWN, N.J., July 29 /CEO News Info/ — Jim Henry, CEO of Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBE), a turnkey provider of technology-based integrated electronic security solutions, has been invited to speak on a panel at the 2010 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition. This year’s conference will be held in New Orleans.

The panel, entitled “Sports Safety and Security 2020: What Does Our Future Hold and How Can We Shape It” is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 8am EDT. Dr. Mitchell D. Erickson, Director Northeast Operation, Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate will lead a discussion that will focus on steps sports venues can take to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for fans and athletes alike.

The Sports Safety and Security Conference, sponsored by National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (“NCS4″) is a premier safety seminar in the US, gathering professionals in security and sports from throughout the country. The NCS4′s objective is to demonstrate the development of security infrastructure systems and processes, while simultaneously balancing safety, security, and spectator experience.

About Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc.

Henry Bros. Electronics (NASDAQ:HBE) provides technology-based integrated electronic security systems, services and emergency preparedness consultation to commercial enterprises and government agencies. The Company has offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Virginia.

For more information, visit http://www.hbe-inc.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement: Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements is contained under the heading of risk factors listed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Henry Bros. Electronics Inc. does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information.

Investor Contacts:
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Todd Fromer Jim Henry, Chief Executive Officer
KCSA Strategic Communications Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc.
212-896-1215 201-794-6500
tfromer@kcsa.comjhenry@hbe-inc.com

Source: Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Contacts: Todd Fromer, KCSA Strategic Communications,
+1-212-896-1215, tfromer@kcsa.com, or Jim Henry, Chief Executive Officer,
Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc., +1-201-794-6500, jhenry@hbe-inc.com

Web Site: http://www.hbe-inc.com/

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Onstream Media CEO, Randy Selman, to Present at Upcoming Trade Show News Network (TSNN) Webinar, Highlighting Results of Groundbreaking Virtual Tradeshow Survey

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., July 29 /CEO News Info/ — Onstream Media Corporation (NASDAQ:ONSM), a leading online service provider of live and on-demand Internet broadcasting, corporate web communications and virtual marketplace technology, will co-host an upcoming webinar, taking place Wednesday, August 4 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, with the Trade Show News Network (TSNN) to reveal the findings of a seminal, joint online survey on what’s driving the rapid adoption and expansion of virtual tradeshows, events and online marketplaces.

Presenters of the webinar include Randy Selman, President and CEO of Onstream Media, RD Whitney, CEO of Tarsus Online Media, Tarsus Group plc and Stephen Nold, President of TSNN.com, MTOsummit and MeetingTechOnline.com.

The presenters will reveal and expand upon the survey responses from over 800 professionals in the tradeshow industry, highlighting such key findings as:

– Virtual events have come of age proliferating, growing and gaining
momentum;
– A major paradigm shift is occurring in the events industry and where
it is headed;
– Virtual events are projected to become an $18B+ industry in 5 years;
– Green focus is drawing companies toward virtual as a way of reducing
their carbon footprint;
– 75% of responders see virtual tradeshows as an add-on or an extension
to an existing show or physical event; and
– Content is still king, followed by ease of use and cost savings.

“There are several major forces at play, creating the perfect environment for virtual tradeshows and online marketplaces to flourish moving forward, including the explosive growth of social networking and collaborative technologies, combined with the overall reduction of corporate travel budgets and need for creating new revenue streams and customer loyalty,” said RD Whitney, CEO of Tarsus Online Media. “And, the early adopters of virtual events are already beginning to reap the benefits.”

“As evidenced by the survey results, there’s a sea change taking place within the tradeshow industry and Onstream Media is seeing a lot of interest and demand for our MarketPlace365 technology as a result,” said Randy Selman, President & CEO, Onstream Media. “We’re well positioned to be one of the leading providers of virtual tradeshow and online marketplace technology due to our self-provisioned, no upfront cost model and integrated search engine optimization, social networking and other lead generation features.”

“The trade show industry is being transformed and reshaped before our very eyes as more and more tradeshow organizers realize how virtual tradeshow technology is being utilized to ‘embrace and extend’ their existing events, creating a better environment for exhibitors to be part of a dynamic, online community of like-minded individuals who openly share ideas, best practices and conduct business,” said Stephen Nold, President of TSNN.com, MTOsummit and MeetingTechOnline.com.

Onstream Media’s MarketPlace365(TM) platform enables publishers, associations, trade show promoters and entrepreneurs to rapidly and cost effectively self-deploy their own profitable, online virtual communities consisting of social networking, lead generation, multi-media content libraries, tradeshows, virtual conferences and educational facilities.

To register for the upcoming webinar, visit www.visualwebcaster.com/TSNN/70280/reg.html.

About Tarsus Group & TSNN.com:

Tarsus Group plc (London Stock Exchange: TRS.L) is an international media company with a portfolio of exhibitions, conferences, publications and online media that span across the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. With its head office in London, Tarsus also has offices in Paris (France), Milwaukee and Boca Raton (USA), Düsseldorf (Germany), Shanghai (China) and Dubai (UAE). Tarsus Group owns the Trade Show News Network (TSNN), which is the world’s leading online resource for the trade show, exhibition and event industry since 1996.

The Trade Show News Network (TSNN) is the world’s leading online resource for the trade show, exhibition and event industry since 1996. TSNN.com owns and operates the most widely consulted event database on the Internet, containing data about more than 18,000 trade shows, exhibitions, public events and conferences. TSNN features an expanding Industry News and Thought Leader blog with contributions from industry leaders and analysts. We help facilitate the exchange between buyers and sellers with over 137,000 registered website users, over 120,000 newsletter subscribers and over 3,000 LinkedIn group members and thousands of followers on Twitter. To learn more about TSNN visit www.TSNN.com

About Onstream Media:

Onstream Media Corporation (NASDAQ:ONSM) is a leading online service provider of live and on-demand Internet broadcasting, corporate web communications and virtual marketplace technology. Onstream Media’s innovative Digital Media Services Platform (DMSP) provides customers with cost effective tools for encoding, managing, indexing, and publishing content via the Internet. The DMSP provides intelligent delivery and syndication of video advertising, streaming video, mobile streaming and supports pay-per-view for online video and other rich media assets. The DMSP also provides an efficient workflow for transcoding and publishing user-generated content in combination with social networks and online video classifieds, utilizing Onstream Media’s patent-pending Auction Video(TM) technology.

The company’s MarketPlace365(TM) solution enables publishers, associations, trade show promoters and entrepreneurs to rapidly and cost effectively self-deploy their own profitable, online virtual marketplaces. In addition, Onstream Media provides live and on-demand webcasting, webinars, web and audio conferencing services. To date, almost half of the Fortune 1000 companies and 78% of the Fortune 100 CEOs and CFOs have used Onstream Media’s services. Select Onstream Media customers include: AAA, Bonnier Corporation, Dell, Disney, Georgetown University, National Press Club, PR Newswire, Shareholder.com (NASDAQ), Sony Pictures and the U.S. Government. Onstream Media’s strategic relationships include Akamai, Adobe, BT Conferencing, eBay and Qwest. For more information, visit Onstream Media at www.onstreammedia.com or call 954-917-6655.

Media Relations:
Chris Faust
Fastlane
973-226-4379
cfaust@fast-lane.net

Investor Relations:
Brett Maas
Hayden IR
646-536-7331
brett@haydenir.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this document and elsewhere by Onstream Media are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such information includes, without limitation, the business outlook, assessment of market conditions, anticipated financial and operating results, strategies, future plans, contingencies and contemplated transactions of the company. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause or contribute to actual results of company operations, or the performance or achievements of the company or industry results, to differ materially from those expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements. In addition to any such risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed elsewhere herein, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing materially from those expressed or implied for the forward- looking statements include, but are not limited to fluctuations in demand; changes to economic growth in the U.S. economy; government policies and regulations, including, but not limited to those affecting the Internet. Onstream Media undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in Onstream Media Corporation’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Source: Onstream Media Corporation

CONTACT: Media Relations: Chris Faust, Fastlane , +1-973-226-4379,
cfaust@fast-lane.net; or Investor Relations: Brett Maas, Hayden IR,
+1-646-536-7331, brett@haydenir.com

Web Site: http://www.onstreammedia.com/

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Cogent Communications CEO to Present at Oppenheimer’s Annual Technology, Media & Telecommunications Conference

WASHINGTON, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Cogent Communications Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CCOI), one of the largest Internet service providers in the world, today announced that Dave Schaeffer, Cogent’s chief executive officer, will present at Oppenheimer’s Annual Technology, Media & Telecommunications Conference at 2:00 p.m. ET, August 10th. The conference is being held at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston in Boston, MA.

Investors and other interested parties may access a live audio webcast of the presentation by going to the Investor Relations section of Cogent’s website (http://www.cogentco.com/us/ir_events.php) to access the link to the live audio webcast. A replay of the webcast will be available on Cogent’s IR website for 90 days following the presentation.

About Cogent Communications

Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI) is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and point-to-point transport services. Cogent’s facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 145 markets located in North America and Europe.

Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in existence. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring.

Cogent Communications is headquartered at 1015 31st Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20007. For more information, visit www.cogentco.com. Cogent Communications can be reached in the United States at (202) 295-4200 or via email at info@cogentco.com.

Information in this release may involve expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to Cogent Communications Group, Inc. as of the date of the release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement. The statements in this release are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Numerous factors could cause or contribute to such differences. Some of the factors and risks associated with our business are discussed in Cogent’s registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in its other reports filed from time to time with the SEC.

Source: Cogent Communications Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Public Relations, Travis Wachter, Cogent Communications,
+1-202-295-4217, twachter@cogentco.com, or Investor Relations, Cogent
Communications, +1-202-295-4212, investor.relations@cogentco.com

Web Site: http://www.cogentco.com/

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Multi-Color Corporation Announces New Chief Financial Officer

CINCINNATI, July 9 /CEO News Info/ — Multi-Color Corporation (“MCC”) announced effective July 9, 2010, the appointment of Sharon E. Birkett as Vice President and Chief Financial and Accounting Officer of the Company. Ms. Birkett succeeds Dawn H. Bertsche who will no longer serve as Senior Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer of the Company effective today.

Ms. Birkett, age 44, relocated to the U.S. from Australia in February 2010 when she was appointed as MCC’s Vice President Corporate Controller. Prior to this appointment, following MCC’s acquisition of Collotype International Holdings Pty Limited (“Collotype”), Ms. Birkett served for two years as the Company’s Vice President Finance, International, and prior to the acquisition, as Collotype’s Chief Financial Officer for five years.

Nigel Vinecombe, President and CEO stated, “Sharon not only will continue to provide very strong financial skills and knowledge to our business, she also brings to our global leadership group important strategic, commercial and teamwork attributes we need to help grow our existing businesses and acquire new ones.”

Ms. Birkett holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy from the University of South Australia, and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Adelaide. She is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA) and Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) in Australia.

“The Company is grateful for Dawn’s contributions to Multi-Color the past ten years, including her leadership of the accounting and finance team and the guidance she has provided to the organization,” stated Multi-Color’s Chairman of the Board, Larry Kellar.

About Multi-Color (http://www.multicolorcorp.com/)

Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A. based Multi-Color Corporation (MCC), established in 1916, is a leader in global label solutions supporting the world’s most prominent brands including leading producers of home and personal care, wine and spirit, food and beverage and specialty consumer products. MCC serves national and international brand owners in North, Central and South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa with a comprehensive range of the latest label technologies in Pressure Sensitive, Cut and Stack, In-Mold, Shrink Sleeve and Heat Transfer. MCC employs approximately 1,300 associates across 13 operations globally and is a public company trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market Exchange (NASDAQ:LABL).

Safe Harbor Statement

The Company believes certain statements contained in this report that are not historical facts constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created by that Act. Reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which they are made.

Statements concerning expected financial performance, on-going business strategies, and possible future actions which the Company intends to pursue in order to achieve strategic objectives constitute forward-looking information. Implementation of these strategies and the achievement of such financial performance are each subject to numerous conditions, uncertainties and risk factors. Factors which could cause actual performance by the Company to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, without limitation, factors discussed in conjunction with a forward-looking statement; changes in general economic and business conditions; the ability to consummate and successfully integrate acquisitions; ability to manage foreign operations; the success and financial condition of the Company’s significant customers; competition; acceptance of new product offerings; changes in business strategy or plans; quality of management; the Company’s ability to maintain an effective system of internal control; availability, terms and development of capital; cost and price changes; raw material cost pressures; availability of raw materials; ability to pass raw material cost increases to its customers; business abilities and judgment of personnel; changes in, or the failure to comply with, government regulations, legal proceedings and developments; risk associated with significant leverage; increases in general interest rate levels affecting the Company’s interest costs; and terrorism and political unrest. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Source: Multi-Color Corporation

CONTACT: Nigel A. Vinecombe, President & CEO, Multi-Color Corporation,
+1-513-345-1158

Web Site: http://www.multicolorcorp.com/

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FirstMerit Names Brocklehurst as Executive Vice President, Retail Banking

AKRON, Ohio, July 9 /CEO News Info/ — FirstMerit Corporation (NASDAQ:FMER) announces the appointment of N. James Brocklehurst as Executive Vice President, Retail Banking. Brocklehurst joined FirstMerit in July, 2006, as Senior Vice President, Retail Sales Manager, and became interim Executive Vice President of Retail Banking in February 2010.

Brocklehurst is responsible for leading all aspects of Retail Banking for FirstMerit, including development of retail strategy, corporate marketing and real estate management. He reports directly to Paul G. Greig, chairman, president and CEO.

“Jim has distinguished himself in his Retail leadership positions at FirstMerit,” Greig said. “Recently, he has led the successful integration of our new Chicago branches, spearheaded key marketing initiatives and overseen our compliance with new industry regulations. He has a deep understanding of how to achieve the highest levels of customer service and I am confident he will greatly enhance FirstMerit’s ability to meet and exceed customer expectations.”

Brocklehurst has 22 years of retail banking experience. Prior to joining FirstMerit, he was employed by JP Morgan for 16 years, most recently as Senior Vice President, Retail/Market Manager. Jim received his Bachelor’s degree from Ball State University and is a graduate of Stonier Graduate School of Banking. Jim resides in Medina, Ohio.

About FirstMerit

FirstMerit Corporation is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Akron, Ohio, with assets of $12.3 billion as of March 31, 2010 and 183 banking offices and 204 ATMs in Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and the Chicago area. FirstMerit Corporation provides a complete range of banking and other financial services to consumers and businesses through its core operations. Principal wholly-owned subsidiaries include: FirstMerit Bank, N.A., FirstMerit Mortgage Corporation, FirstMerit Title Agency, Ltd., and FirstMerit Community Development Corporation.

FirstMerit Corporation
Analysts: Thomas O’Malley/Investor Relations Officer
Phone: 330.384.7109
Media Contact: Robert Townsend/Media Relations Officer
Phone: 330.384.7075

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Source: FirstMerit Corporation

CONTACT: Analysts: Thomas O’Malley, Investor Relations Officer,
+1-330-384-7109, Media: Robert Townsend, Media Relations Officer,
+1-330-384-7075, both of FirstMerit Corporation

Web Site: http://www.firstmerit.com/

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Paul D. Duke Resigns From Mesa’s Board of Directors

LAKEWOOD, Colo., July 8 /CEO News Info/ — Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ:MLAB) today announced that Paul D. Duke, citing health reasons, has resigned as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, effectively immediately.

“Paul’s experience and insight have been extremely helpful to me and the whole management team at Mesa,” said John J. Sullivan, President and CEO. “Paul managed Mesa’s Medical product line from its infancy until 2002 when he retired from the Company as an active employee. Mesa’s position as a key quality control supplier to the worldwide dialysis industry is largely due to the effort that Paul put into building the Medical product line and Mesa’s brand in the marketplace. I would like to thank Paul for his many years of service, not only to Mesa, but to the whole dialysis industry.”

“Paul has been a key part of Mesa’s success since cofounding the company with me in 1982,” said Luke R. Schmieder, Chairman. “Paul was a trusted colleague and friend who helped build Mesa into the company it is today. Though he leaves as a member of our Board, Paul will always have a special place in the history of Mesa.”

Mesa Laboratories develops, acquires, manufactures and markets electronic instruments and disposables for industrial, pharmaceutical and medical applications.

This news release contains forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning important factors that could cause results to differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statement is contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form-10K for the year ended March 31, 2010 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and from time to time in the Company’s other reports on file with the Commission.

Source: Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

CONTACT: John J. Sullivan, Ph.D., President and CEO, or Steven W.
Peterson, CFO, both of Mesa Laboratories, Inc., +1-303-987-8000

Web Site: http://www.mesalabs.com/

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Sterling CIO Wallis McMath Announces His Retirement; Deborah Dinsmore to Become Chief Operations & Information Officer

HOUSTON, July 8 /CEO News Info/ — Sterling Bancshares, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:SBIB) wholly-owned subsidiary Sterling Bank announced that its EVP & Chief Information Officer Wallis McMath plans to retire effective December 31, 2010. At the same time, the bank announced the promotion of EVP & Director of Operations Deborah Dinsmore to Chief Operations & Information Officer. Dinsmore will assume responsibility for the bank’s information systems and facilities, and McMath will remain with the bank through the end of the year to assure a smooth transition of responsibilities and projects.

“Wallis was instrumental in the development and implementation of our high-security data center, system redundancies and state-wide computer network,” said Sterling Chairman, President & CEO J. Downey Bridgwater. “His work and expertise substantially expanded and improved all aspects of our information systems, and we appreciate Wallis’s significant contributions to the bank during his tenure with Sterling.”

Bridgwater said the bank is fortunate to have an experienced senior manager like Dinsmore who can seamlessly assume responsibility for IT. “Deborah has been with Sterling Bank since 1996,” he said, “and she has effectively managed substantial parts of our infrastructure for many years. Her experience within our IT group and her motivating leadership style make her the perfect person to carry on Wallis’s work and take Sterling to the next level.”

McMath joined Sterling Bank in 2006 after serving as chief information officer for First American Bank in Bryan and overseeing the conversion of First American’s applications and customer data to Citibank. He brought extensive experience in networked and remote terminal data systems, having previously served as senior vice president of AMS, a comprehensive software system for independent insurance agents, and as president and CEO of Managed Network Solutions, Inc. At Sterling Bank he oversaw IT, including data security, software development, the bank’s real estate and facilities services, as well as business continuity.

Sterling Bancshares, Inc., is a Houston-based bank holding company with total assets of $5.0 billion that operates 58 banking centers in the greater metropolitan areas of Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio. The Company’s common stock is traded through the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “SBIB.” For more information on Sterling Bancshares please visit the Company’s web site at http://www.banksterling.com/.

For More Information Contact:
Chris Reid, Vice President
Director of Investor Relations
(713) 507-2873

Media:
Graham Painter, Executive Vice
President Director of Corporate
Communications
(713) 507-2770

Source: Sterling Bancshares, Inc.

CONTACT: Chris Reid, Vice President Director of Investor Relations,
+1-713-507-2873, or Media, Graham Painter, Executive Vice President Director
of Corporate Communications, +1-713-507-2770, both of Sterling Bancshares,
Inc.

Web Site: http://www.banksterling.com/

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Silex Microsystems Names Gary Johnson as Chief Executive Officer

Silicon Valley Veteran to Drive Silex to Next Wave of Growth

JARFALLA, Sweden and BOSTON, July 7 /CEO News Info/ — Silex Microsystems, a leading pure-play foundry for MEMS, today announced the appointment of Gary Johnson as chief executive officer. Mr. Johnson is a Silicon Valley veteran, with 20-years experience driving large and small companies to accelerate their revenue growth and to establish leadership positions in fast-growing markets. Formerly CEO of PortalPlayer, Inc. and S3, Inc., Mr. Johnson is renowned for his ability to create defensible and early mover strategies that create significant value for customers, employees and shareholders.

“As a well-known Silicon Valley Veteran, Gary has proven experience driving companies to their next level of growth and global success,” said Lennart Jacobsson, senior partner at CapMan Plc and Silex Microsystems board member. “We believe his leadership skills will enable Silex to further expand the high-volume shipments they are delivering today to become one of the largest and technology-advanced pure-play MEMS foundries in the world.”

Most recently, Mr. Johnson was Chairman of Marwood Technology where he provided strategic advisory services to a variety of US & European Venture Capital firms, and also to a number of their respective portfolio companies. Before that, Mr. Johnson was the president and CEO of PortalPlayer Inc., the leading supplier of low-power application processors for personal media players including the first Apple iPods. He led PortalPlayer through a highly successful IPO on NASDAQ in 2004 and later merged the company with NVIDIA. Previously, Johnson was CEO of S3 Inc., a publicly-traded company on NASDAQ that became an industry-leading manufacturer of multimedia semiconductors. During Gary’s tenure at S3, the company established a successful joint venture foundry with UMC in Taiwan. Earlier in his career, Mr. Johnson spent 7 years at National Semiconductor where he founded two wireless business units. He started his career at British Telecom Research Laboratories at Martlesham Heath in the UK.

Mr. Johnson replaces Mr. Jan Nerdal who held the position of CEO since 2002 and will retire mid-year. During Mr. Nerdal’s tenure, Silex Microsystems grew from a small lab-based start-up to its current position as a leading manufacturer of Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) on an industrial scale, with leading customers in Europe, United States and Asia.

“Silex has done an impressive job ramping from a small start-up to a high-volume MEMS foundry with a strong technology portfolio and an outstanding reputation in the industry,” said Johan Siberg, chairman of the board for Silex Microsystems. “I want to thank Jan for his tremendous contributions in bringing the company to this solid market position and we wish him much success in his future endeavors.”

MEMS are complex mechanical and electrical systems built in micro scale on one single chip. This market is credited with driving innovation in everyday applications and represents tremendous growth opportunities for pure play foundries such as Silex Microsystems. According to a recent report by iSuppli, the MEMS market is expected to grow by 11.1% to 6.5 billion in 2010 and as a leading supplier with strong IP and proven technology, Silex Microsystems is well positioned for future expansion.

“I look forward to working with the entire Silex team and capitalizing on the incredible technology and world-class customer base that Silex has developed over the past ten years,” said Gary Johnson, CEO of Silex Microsystems. “With the company’s core technology platforms and applicability across a broad and diverse set of markets, Silex is well positioned for strong growth.”

About Silex Microsystems

Silex Microsystems is a world leading pure-play MEMS foundry providing manufacturing capacity, advanced process technologies and proven standard process platforms to a wide range of high-tech companies. The company’s yearly-managed capacity exceeds 50 thousand 6-inch wafers and 100 thousand 8-inch wafers. For more information, please visit www.silexmicrosystems.com.

Silex Microsystems Public Relations:

Kelly Karr
Tanis Communications
+1 (408) 718-9350

Source: Silex Microsystems

CONTACT: Kelly Karr of Tanis Communications, +1-408-718-9350, for Silex
Microsystems

Web Site: http://www.silexmicrosystems.com/

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Tefron Announces Appointment of Arnon Tiberg as New Chairman of the Board of Directors

MISGAV, Israel, July 7, 2010/CEO News Info/ — Tefron (NYSE:TFR, TASE: TFR), (“Tefron”), a leading producer of seamless
intimate apparel and engineered-for-performance (EFPTM) active wear, today announced the appointment of Arnon Tiberg as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. Tiberg, a textile industry veteran, replaces Jacob Gelbard who had served as chairman of Tefron since December 27, 2007.

Mr. Tiberg brings to Tefron many years of direct experience in the textile industry and close relationships with Tefron’s major customer base. Mr. Tiberg served as President and CEO of Delta Galil Industries from 1997 to 2006 where he executed a successful turnaround program for the company and lead Delta’s global expansion and NASDAQ listing. Mr. Tiberg also serving as a member of the Board of Directors at NILIT, an Israeli nylon fiber manufacturer, since 1987.

Among other senior managerial positions, Mr. Tiberg was Managing Director of Mediterranean Car Agency and CEO of the Manufacturers Association of Israel. In 2000, Mr. Tiberg was awarded the Manufacturers’ Association ‘Industry Award’ which recognizes exceptional activities or achievements in manufacturing industries.

In welcoming Mr. Tiberg, Tefron CEO Amit Meridor commented that, “Arnon brings to Tefron in-depth understanding of managing manufacturing companies in general, and the textile industry, in particular. His long industry experience and direct knowledge of the major customer base will help to strengthen Tefron’s turnaround program and especially in improving our service to customers. I have great respect for Arnon, having seen his constructive influence on the Board of Directors at NILIT, where I managed the fiber division, and I look forward to working with Arnon now even more closely to take Tefron forward in its restructuring program.”

About Tefron

Tefron manufactures boutique-quality everyday seamless intimate apparel, active wear and swimwear sold throughout the world by such name-brand marketers as Victoria’s Secret, Nike, The Gap, J.C. Penney, Wal-Mart, lululemon Athletica, Calvin Klein, Maidenform, Patagonia, Reebok, and El Corte Englese, as well as other well known retailers and designer labels. The company’s product line includes knitted briefs, bras, tank tops, boxers, leggings, crop, T-shirts, nightwear, bodysuits, swimwear, beach wear and active-wear.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, with respect to the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events

Words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “plan,” “could,” “may,” “project,” “goal,” “target,” and similar expressions often identify forward-looking statements but are not the only way we identify these statements. Except for statements of historical fact contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release regarding our future performance, plans to increase revenues or margins and any statements regarding other future events or future prospects are forward-looking statements.

These forward looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements, including, but not limitedto:

- the effect of the worldwide recession on our sales to our customers inthe United States and in Europe and on our ability to finance ouroperations;
- our customers’ continued purchase of our products in the samevolumes or on the same terms;
- the failure of any of our principal customers to satisfy itspayment obligations to us;
- the cyclical nature of the clothing retail industry and theongoing changes in fashion preferences;
- the competitive nature of the markets in which we operate,including the ability of our competitors to enter into and compete inthe seamless market in which we operate;
- the potential adverse effect on our business resulting from ourinternational operations, including increased custom duties and importquotas (e.g., in China, where we manufacture for our swimwear division)
- fluctuations in inflation and currency rates;
- the potential adverse effect on our future operating efficiencyresulting from our expansion into new product lines with morecomplicated products, different raw materials and changes in markettrends;
- the purchase of new equipment that may be necessary as a resultof our expansion into new product lines;
- our dependence on our suppliers for our machinery and themaintenance of our machinery;
- the fluctuations costs of raw materials;
- our dependence on subcontractors in connection with ourmanufacturing process
- our failure to generate sufficient cash from our operations topay our debt;
- political, economic, social, climatic risks, associated withinternational business and relating to operations in Israel;

As well as certain other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Contacts
Company Contact:
Eran Rotem
Chief Financial Officer
+972-4-990-0881
reran@tefron.com

Source: Tefron Ltd

Company Contact: Eran Rotem, Chief Financial Officer, +972-4-990-0881, reran@tefron.com

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