PARK ELECTROCHEMICAL CORP. DECLARES CASH DIVIDEND

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, March 22nd, 2005…The Board of Directors of Park Electrochemical Corp. (NYSE-PKE) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share payable May 10, 2005 to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 12, 2005.

Park Electrochemical Corp. is a global advanced materials company which develops and manufactures high-technology digital and RF/microwave printed circuit materials and advanced composite materials for electronics, military, aerospace, wireless communication and industrial markets. The Company’s manufacturing facilities are located in Singapore, China (currently under construction), France (two facilities), Connecticut, New York, Arizona and California. The Company operates under the FiberCote, Nelco and Neltec names.

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