MERX Merix (MM)

Merix Corporation (NASDAQ: MERX), a leading provider of high-reliability printed circuit boards, today announced the receipt of MIL-PRF-31032 certification for its factory in San Jose, California. This significant military certification establishes strict performance and verification requirements and was awarded in recognition of Merix' advanced quality management and production systems that meet or exceed the requirements of the rigid MIL-PRF-31032 standard.

"The award of this certification is confirmation of Merix' longstanding reputation as a leading provider of high-reliability printed circuit boards," said Michael D. Burger, President and CEO of Merix Corporation. "Further, achieving this certification was one of our key milestones that will enable Merix to continue to grow market share in the strategic defense and aerospace segment. We look forward to providing a more comprehensive product portfolio to our rapidly growing defense and aerospace customer base with this certification, and to continuing the development of capabilities and certifications across all of our factories."

About Merix

Merix is a leading manufacturer of technologically advanced multilayer rigid printed circuit boards for use in sophisticated electronic equipment. Merix provides high-performance materials, quick-turn prototype, pre-production and volume production services to its customers. Principal markets served by Merix include communications and networking, computing and peripherals, test, industrial and medical, defense and aerospace and automotive end markets in the electronics industry. Additional corporate information is available on the internet at www.merix.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to the Company's business operations and prospects and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release are based on current expectations, and Merix Corporation does not undertake to update any such factors or to publicly announce developments or events relating to the matters described herein.

Merix Investor Relations Contact: Allen Muhich Vice President, Finance & Investor Relations 503.716.3700