To: BW who wrote (5939 ) 10/9/2001 2:09:15 PM From: Wowzer Respond to of 48461 NSSC is finally starting to get discovered. Just wait until competitor FTEC starts to get a little attention. NSSC says calls increased 10 fold :-) Tuesday October 9, 11:57 am Eastern Time Press Release SOURCE: NAPCO Security Systems, Inc. NAPCO Security Systems, Inc. Highlighted in Crain's New York Business AMITYVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2001--NAPCO SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NSSC - news), one of the world's leading suppliers of high performance electronic security equipment, is highlighted in the ``Stock Watch'' section of Crain's New York Business, October 8-14, 2001 edition. The article, entitled ``Safety Pays for Trio of Local Firms,'' discussed the surge in stock prices since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 for several New York-area companies that make protective apparel and security devices. According to the article, Napco reached a 52-week high of $5.95 on Sept. 17, the first trading session following the terrorist attacks. According to Mr. Soloway, ``In the weeks since the terrorist attacks we have seen a dramatic increase in interest in our particular field of safety and security products. Inquiries for Napco's products have risen tenfold. In the wake of the recent tragedy and ongoing international events, security has become a top priority for many employers across the country who will be upgrading security in their buildings to ensure a safer work environment for all employees.'' NAPCO Security Systems, Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of technologically advanced electronic security equipment including burglary and fire alarm systems, access control products and electronic locking devices. The Company's products, including those of Alarm Lock and Continental Instruments, feature some of the most popular and best-selling security panels, sensors, locking devices and access control systems. They are used in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial applications. NAPCO security products have earned a reputation for technical excellence, reliability and innovation, poising the Company for revenue growth in the rapidly expanding electronic security market -- a market that has increased annually since 1991 and now exceeds $25 billion. For more information on NAPCO and its recent acquisition, Continental Instruments, please visit the Company's web sites at: www.napcosecurity.com and www.cicaccess.com This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: NAPCO Security Systems, Inc. Richard Soloway/Kevin S. Buchel, 631/842-9400 ext. 120 or Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger Assoc. LLC Stephen D. Axelrod/Donald Weinberger, 212/370-4500 Fax: 212/370-4505