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Vishay Intertechnology is Honored by Samsung Electronics MALVERN, Pa., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. , a leading global manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, has been honored by Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd, a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, and digital convergence technology. Vishay received a Plaque of Appreciation from Samsung Electronics during the October 28 opening ceremony of Neotech21 in Suwon, South Korea. Neotech21 is an annual event held by Samsung to enhance relationships with its key suppliers. The plaque was presented to Vishay by D.S. Choi, President and CFO, Samsung Electronics. Accepting it on behalf of Vishay was Allan Lam, Vice President Sales, Asia, Vishay. "Vishay is honored to receive this recognition from Samsung," noted Mr. Lam. "We greatly value our strategic relationship with Samsung. Vishay, as a leader in electronic-component technology for over 40 years, is committed to supporting Samsung's development of new products and technologies for consumers and businesses worldwide." Samsung Electronics has been hosting Neotech21 each year since 1999 to facilitate the sharing of critical technologies and to maintain leadership in the new digital era. Neotech21, as a response to the rapidly changing technology landscape, features seminars on the future of digital technology. Vishay was one of 17 suppliers invited to Neotech21, and one of seven to be formally recognized with a plaque from Samsung. In addition, Vishay's Siliconix division presented a seminar at the October 2003 Neotech21 event that had the highest attendance of any of the seminars. Siliconix incorporated (NASDAQ:SILI) is an 80.4%-owned subsidiary of Vishay. Vishay, a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, rectifiers, transistors, optoelectronics, and selected ICs) and passive electronic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, and transducers). The Company's components can be found in products manufactured in a very broad range of industries worldwide. Vishay is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, and has operations in 17 countries employing over 25,000 people. Vishay can be found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com/. CONTACT: Andrew Post, Global Communications Manager, Vishay Intertechnology, +1-610-251-5287, Fax: +1-610-889-0935, . DATASOURCE: Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. CONTACT: Andrew Post, Global Communications Manager, Vishay Intertechnology, +1-610-251-5287, Fax: +1-610-889-0935, Web site: http://www.vishay.com/

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