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Bourns Acquires Assets of J.W. Miller Division of Bell Industries

RIVERSIDE, Calif, May 1, 2006 - Bourns, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of the JW Miller Magnetics Division of Bell Industries, Inc. from Bell. Founded in 1924, J.W. Miller Magnetics is a well-known supplier of custom and standard magnetic components with capabilities to meet short run or high volume production requirements. Products include a complete line of high-quality coils, chokes, inductors and transformers in both surface mount and through-hole configurations. According to Jim Somers, General Manager of the Bourns Magnetics Business, this acquisition significantly strengthens Bourns position as a leading supplier of magnetic products and solutions for the electronics industry throughout the world. Mr. Somers said that following a brief transition period, Bourns intends to move the JW Miller Business from Gardena, California to Bourns Riverside, California facility.

About Bourns

Bourns, Inc., is a leading manufacturer and supplier of position and speed sensors, circuit protection solutions, magnetic components, microelectronic modules, panel controls and resistive products. Headquartered in Riverside, California, USA, Bourns serves a broad range of markets, including automotive, industrial, consumer, communications, non-critical life support medical (low/medium risk), audio and various other market segments. Additional company and product information is available at www.bourns.com.

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Agency Contact:
Annette Keller
Keller Communication
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Company Contact:
David Scofield
Bourns, Inc.
(951) 781-5054
david.scofield@bourns.com