To: rrufff who wrote (21095 ) 6/16/2004 9:26:52 AM From: rrufff Respond to of 120415 DPAC - continuing transformation to RFID wireless DPAC Technologies Provides Marlin Controls, Inc. with Remote Access and Control Capability for Industrial Lighting Systems Wednesday June 16, 9:00 am ET DPAC's 802.11b Wireless LAN Node Module Reduces Component Cost and Complexity of Marlin's Development Effort; Airborne(TM) Module Enables Remote Access and Control of Complex Industrial Lighting Systems GARDEN GROVE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16, 2004-- Marlin Controls, Inc. a privately held company announced today that it has selected the Airborne(TM) Wireless LAN Node Module from DPAC Technologies (Nasdaq:DPAC - News) for its newest line of industrial lighting systems called Stellar. Marlin is an industry leader designing and providing customized industrial lighting systems used in nationally recognized restaurant chains such as Outback, Chili's, Cheesecake Factory, Dave & Busters, P.F. Chang's and many more. The Airborne module enables wireless remote access and control of complex industrial lighting systems by site managers, technicians, or even executives. "The Airborne Wireless LAN Node Module allowed us to take advantage of programmable inputs and outputs, therefore, considerably reducing the amount of components required on our printed circuit board," said Moe Chigani, president for Marlin Controls, Inc. "The programmers could immediately develop their software. In addition, the Airborne module has also been extremely useful for proof-of-concept as there was no need to design a new printed circuit board." "Marlin's decision to use DPAC demonstrates the flexibility of Airborne used across multiple industry applications," said Kim Early, CEO for DPAC. "We are looking forward to our relationship with Marlin as they implement a wireless networking solution." The Airborne(TM) and AirborneDirect(TM) family of products provide wireless networking solutions to OEMs requiring industrial grade performance and a quick time-to-market. The wireless products were first introduced to market in September of 2003 and have quickly earned their way into dozens of OEM designs. DPAC has successfully adhered to an aggressive product launch plan and a commitment to leading the OEM market for wireless networking solutions. About DPAC Technologies Located in Garden Grove, California, DPAC Technologies provides embedded wireless networking and connectivity products for machine-to-machine communication applications. DPAC's wireless products are used by major OEMs in the transportation, instrumentation and industrial control, homeland security, medical diagnostics and logistics markets to provide remote data collection and control. The Company's web site address is www.dpactech.com. About Marlin Controls, Inc. Located in Dallas, Texas, Marlin Controls, Inc. has been delivering advanced lighting control solutions for restaurants and other applications since 1986, working closely with corporate planners and lighting designers to deliver lighting control systems customized for their needs. Marlin's mission is to provide quality service with a quality product. Each system is tested both as individual components and as a whole. Comprehensive technical support, hands-on, multimedia, and web-based training is also provided. Marlin is committed to continuously work toward innovating new products and refining existing products. The Company's web site address is www.marlincontrols.com.