Park Electrochemical Corp. Announces UL Recognition and OEM Approvals of the N4000-2 EF® Environmentally Friendly Product LAKE SUCCESS, New York, May 23, 2001… Park Electrochemical Corp. (NYSE – PKE announced that its N4000-2 EF® bromine-free epoxy FR-4 multilayer material system has received UL recognition, including 94V-0 flame retardancy classification. Park/Nelco also announced that the N4000-2 EF® system has already received OEM approval from three major OEM’s. The EF® series of laminate and prepreg is designed to bridge the gap between existing high performance materials and the bromine-free and reduced-halogen requirements demanded by environmentally conscious OEM’s worldwide. The N4000-2 EF provides a viable alternative to major electronics manufacturers seeking to eliminate halogens such as bromine in the newer environmentally friendly products. N4000-2 EF is designed for use in high-density multilayer boards and is suitable for surface mount multilayers. This product retains the wide process latitude normally associated with fiberglass reinforced epoxy laminate systems. Park Electrochemical Corp. is a leading global designer and producer of electronic materials used to fabricate complex multilayer printed circuit boards and interconnection systems. Park specializes in advanced materials for high layer count circuit boards and high-speed digital broadband telecommunications, internet and networking applications. Park’s electronic materials business operates through fully integrated business units in Asia, Europe and North America. The Company’s major manufacturing facilities are located in Singapore, England, France, Germany, New York, Arizona and California. Park’s electronic materials business operates under the “Nelco” name.
