SAN JOSE, Calif., July 24, 2001 – Epson Electronics America (EEA), a world leader in energy saving electronic devices (ICs, LCD displays and crystals/quartz devices) announced that its Environmental Management System has been registered as compliant with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO )14001.

ISO 14001 specifies the requirements for an Environmental Management System, the tools an organization uses to control the impact of its activities, products or services on the environment. By working to meet the internationally recognized standards of ISO 14001, EEA demonstrates its commitment to the environment, improvement of the organization’s management and fulfillment of established guidelines. EEA’s achievement is a direct result of the entire organization working together to effectively develop and maintain the Environmental Management System to meet the technical requirements for registration.

Compliance with ISO is a voluntary practice designed to enhance the quality of trade between businesses by improving the development, manufacture and supply of products and services more efficiently, safely and cleaner. Audited by an independent certification body Bureau Veritas Quality International (BVQI), EEA’s registration to ISO 14001 is valid for three years.

About Epson Electronics America Inc.

Epson Electronics America Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Seiko Epson Corporation in Japan that is chartered to market, sell and support Epson’s electronic devices in the Americas. These devices include semiconductors, silicon foundry, packaging and assembly services, quartz devices, LCDs and device-applied products. For sales information, visit Epson Electronics America on the Web at www.eea.epson.com.

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