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25 January 2005 - Rogers Corporation

Rogers will be featuring its RO4000 Series High Frequency Circuit Materials, R/flex CRYSTAL polyimide laminates, two new lines of 2L-FCCL adhesiveless, all-polyimide (API) flexible circuit materials, and R/flex 8080 Liquid Photoimageable Covercoat at this year's DesignCon West.

They are:

* RO4000 Series High Frequency Circuit Material is a glass-reinforced hydrocarbon/ceramic thermoset laminate system designed for performance sensitive, high volume commercial applications. These laminates and prepregs are designed to offer superior high frequency performance and low cost circuit fabrication. The result is a low loss material, which can be fabricated using standard epoxy/glass (FR4) processes.

* R/flex CRYSTAL flexible circuit materials with a transparent epoxy-based adhesive system lead the industry in performance for cellular phone handset hinge flex, while offering the versatility for a diverse range of applications such as lap top computers and other hand-held electronic equipment. The proven R/flex CRYSTAL system has set the standard for the increasing performance and design demands imposed on today's flexible circuit materials. Inherent flame retardant performance, superior adhesion, dynamic flexibility, low and predictable dimensional change, among other features, make this system ideal for high density circuitry in dynamic or static applications.

* R/flex 8080 Liquid Photoimageable Covercoats help achieve the ultra-fine patterns needed for today's high density flexible printed circuits. Offering uniform coverage and reliable performance in mass production processes, R/flex 8080 materials allow manufacturing of high precision patterns unattainable through conventional screen printing.

* 2L-FCCL Adhesiveless, All-polyimide (API) Flexible Circuit Materials are designed for use in cell phone hinge flex, LCD interconnection, and other applications. Offerings of the two new lines of 2L-FCCL API materials include R/flex AP 200 material, a single-clad, cast-on type product and Mitsui Chemicals NEOFLEX NFX material, a double-clad, laminated-type product. Both are available in rolls 250mm and 500mm (9.84 inches and 19.68 inches) wide. The new adhesiveless products are polyimide-based, made by directly bonding polyimide onto adhesion-treated copper foil, without the use of conventional adhesives. They are ideally suited for the manufacturing of circuits intended for use in high-density designs, harsh working environments, dynamic flexing applications as well as thin multilayer and rigid-flex circuits.

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About: Rogers Corporation
Manufactures and markets specialty polymer and electronic materials for targeted applications, focused on communication and computer markets.

Manufacturing locations:
Rogers manufactures its products in fourteen plants, which are located in Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois in the U.S., and in Gent, Belgium and Asia.

Product mix: Specialty materials for communication and computer applications include: High frequency printed circuit board laminates become circuits for cellular telephones and other communication equipment, wireless infrastructure equipment, high speed data transfer, internet servers, and satellite television antennas. Flexible printed circuit board laminates are used in advanced hard disk drives, portable and hand-held computers, cellular telephones, and other electronic equipment. PORON urethanes and BISCO silicones are used to protect and cushion sensitive components in portable and hand-held computers, wireless communication devices, and wireless infrastructure equipment. Rogers Engineered Polyolefin Foams are flexible foam materials for general industrial, automotive, packaging, and sports and leisure applications. From Durel Division electroluminescent lamps and drivers are used for backlighting the displays in wireless communication handsets, pagers, and personal digital assistants.

In addition, Rogers elastomer materials are used to cushion and seal a broad variety of industrial and consumer products; cushion insole materials are incorporated into footwear and footcare products; nonwoven and elastomer materials are used for specialized medical applications; elastomer components are used for paper transport in imaging equipment; busbars are used for power distribution in telecom cabinets, train and mass transit systems, and static industrial motor controls; and printing sleeves and R/bak cushion mounting materials are used by the printing industry.

Sales information:
Rogers Combined Sales, which include Rogers share of sales by its joint ventures, were $297 million in 2003. Rogers net sales were $243.3 million in 2003.

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