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To: Shaw who wrote (863)	10/31/2000 10:24:31 AM
From: LJM	Respond to of 2293

Avanex Attains ISO 9001 Certification FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Avanex Corporation (Nasdaq: AVNX), the global provider of photonic processors that enable next generation performance for optical communications networks, announced today that its Fremont headquarters and manufacturing facility have achieved certification to the ISO 9001 standard for Quality Systems. The ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard covers the critical business processes within a company, including sales (contract review), design, manufacturing, delivery and shipping. The standard ensures that these processes operate under controlled conditions. "We have received our formal notification that the Avanex Quality System is certified to the ANSI/ISO/ASQC ISO 9001 -- 1994 American National Standard," Avanex Chairman and CEO Walter Alessandrini said. "Attaining ISO certification is a natural adjunct to Avanex's commitment to our customers. Despite our rapid growth, we attained certification quickly and as a matter of course, which validates the soundness and strength of the system we apply to develop, produce and deliver our advanced photonic processing solutions to the industry." Avanex was certified to the ISO 9001 standard by the international firm of Det Norske Veritas (DNV), one of the leading registrars in the world with 300 offices in more than 100 countries and with accreditation by 19 different bodies worldwide. About Avanex Avanex designs, manufactures and markets photonic processors for the communications industry. Avanex's photonic processors offer communications service providers and optical systems manufacturers greater levels of performance and miniaturization, reduced complexity and increased cost- effectiveness as compared to current alternatives. Avanex was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Fremont, Calif. In addition to a development and manufacturing facility in Fremont, the company also maintains The Photonics Center(TM) in Richardson, Texas. To learn more about Avanex, visit its web site at: www.avanex.com. Forward-looking Statements This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, our inability to sufficiently anticipate market needs and develop products and product enhancements that achieve market acceptance. Avanex undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. SOURCE Avanex Corporation