Jaco Electronics Authorized to Distribute ISSI High Performance Integrated Circuits

Jaco Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: JACO), a global distributor and integrator of electronic components and customized flat panel display solutions (FPD), and provider of value-added logistics services, today announced that it has been appointed distributor of ISSI’s (Nasdaq: ISSI) full line of products, including high speed and low power SRAM and low and medium density DRAM for the digital consumer electronics, networking, mobile communications and automotive electronics sectors. "We look forward to developing and growing our new relationship with Jaco Electronics and their experienced North American distribution team,” stated Sanjiv Asthana, ISSI vice president of sales and marketing. "We believe they are an excellent fit to assist us in further expanding the reach of ISSI’s high performance integrated circuits.” Jaco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Joel Girsky, stated, "Jaco’s focus on new technologies allows us to continue to provide cutting-edge, value-added solutions and services to our global clients. ISSI is one of the leaders in the development, design and marketing of integrated circuits across various sectors. We are very excited to have been appointed as their newest distributor and look forward to working together.” About ISSI ISSI is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and markets high performance integrated circuits for the following key markets: (i) digital consumer electronics, (ii) networking, (iii) mobile communications and (iv) automotive electronics. The Company's primary products are high speed and low power SRAM and low and medium density DRAM. The Company also designs and markets EEPROM, SmartCards and is developing selected non-memory products focused on its key markets. ISSI is headquartered in Silicon Valley with worldwide offices in Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, China, Europe, Hong Kong, India, and Korea. Visit our web site at http://www.issi.com. About Jaco Electronics Jaco is a leading distributor of electronic components to industrial OEMs and contract manufacturers. Jaco distributes products such as semiconductors, capacitors, resistors, electromechanical devices, flat panel displays (FPD) and power supplies, which are used in the manufacture and assembly of electronic products, including: telecommunications equipment, computers and office equipment, medical devices and instrumentation, industrial equipment and controls, military/aerospace systems and automotive and consumer electronics. Jaco has two distribution centers, a warehouse in Singapore, and 15 strategically located sales offices throughout the United States. The Company operates an in-house FPD integration center housing its engineering and manufacturing staff and operations. The integration center enhances Jaco’s ability to provide customers with unique value-added display solutions and a "one-stop” source for their FPD supply and integration requirements. In addition to customized FPD solutions, Jaco provides a variety of value-added services including automated inventory management services and assembling stock items for customers into pre-packaged kits.