DB Design Management Purchases Company
Rennie Bowers and Mark Stenholm lead DB Design
In New Era of Semiconductor Supply Chain

Fremont, California June 30, 2010 – The long-time management team of DB Design of Fremont, California, a leading supplier of test hardware and interface products, has purchased the company from WELLS-CTI, Inc. This acquisition positions DB Design to focus on its unique market while servicing new and existing customers.

DB Design manufactures innovative test interface solutions which include change kits, stiffeners, docking systems and manipulators. DB Design has a broad and diverse customer base that includes many of the top semiconductor manufacturers and will continue its operations in Silicon Valley.

“Research shows that DB Design has long been perceived by the marketplace as the highest-quality designer and supplier of IC handler change kits. Purchasing DB Design ensures our continued quality and world-class service,” said Rennie Bowers, whose primary focus will be to head up operations and engineering.

Mark Stenholm, who will be responsible for sales, marketing and product development, said “We are very excited about the opportunity to bring our vision to DB Design as the new leadership team. After working at DB since the very early days, Rennie and I believe that we can enhance our customer satisfaction while continuing to explore new markets.”

“WELLS-CTI has decided to focus on our core, high growth areas including advanced thermal management,” said Matt Bergeron WELLS-CTI CEO. “We wish the new DB team the best of luck and look forward to working with them on future projects.”

About DB Design
DB Design Group is a leading provider of test interface solutions for the semiconductor industry. DB Design’s products include IC device handler change kits, hard docking systems, socket-saving receptacles and custom-designed equipment that all serve to improve its customers’ IC test productivity and reduce their cost-of-test. DB Design has forged strategic partnerships with top semiconductor test equipment companies to offer end-users the best possible quality, price and service. DB Design’s continued emphasis is to deliver the highest quality product in a timely manner, allowing customers to decrease their time-to-market. Visit www.dbdesign.com or call 408-834-1422 for more information.

About WELLS-CTI, Inc.
WELLS-CTI is the leading supplier of innovative thermal and interconnect solutions including sockets, and custom-designed equipment. Founded in 1948, WELLS-CTI has sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia and R&D and manufacturing in the United States and Japan. www.wellscti.com