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To: UNOO who wrote (193)	11/28/1997 7:41:00 PM
From: Marantz	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 283

Hi Unoo, I was surprised and dismayed at the drop from $33. If I had known this was going to happen I would have liquidated. Wouldn't you have? But, we never know, do we? We just buy into growing, profitable, companies with what we think are bright futures. I think Genrad fits that description. I havn't seen any press releases or any other news from them for quite some time, so I couldn't say why the stock price has been weak. Maybe it is the simple lack of news that is to blame. No new buyers are being attracted to the company. Those May 35 calls should be cheap enough now that you could buy them back for next to nothing and then not have to worry about having your shares taken away from you during a run to new highs. May is still far enough away that you can't be sure that the options will expire worthless. On the other hand, there is nothing in the recent price action to make me think a run to new highs is imminent. Good luck, Marantz

To: UNOO who wrote (193)	12/2/1997 9:33:00 AM
From: TomOrt	Respond to of 283

To All: Tuesday December 2, 8:07 am Eastern Time Company Press Release GenRad's Mitron Subsidiary is Selected by Jabil Circuit, Inc. for Worldwide Electronics Manufacturing Solution Jabil Standardizes On CIMBridge '97 For Mixed-Vendor PCB Assembly Line Optimization WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 1997-- Mitron, a subsidiary of GenRad, Inc. (NYSE:GEN - news), today announced a purchase order from Jabil Circuit, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBIL - news). Under the terms of the agreement, Mitron will provide Jabil with CIMBridge '97 line optimization software to be deployed globally by Jabil throughout their automated manufacturing facilities in Florida, Michigan, Mexico, Scotland and Malaysia. Software product shipments are anticipated to begin in the fourth quarter of calendar 1997. Ken Johnson, Automation Engineer, Jabil Circuit, Inc. stated, ''The decision to select Mitron over other vendors was greatly enhanced by the ability of CIMBridge '97 to deliver highly optimized machine programs for Fuji, Universal and other assembly equipment, allowing us to achieve up to a 15% gain in machine utilization. Mitron's ability to provide worldwide support and deliver ease-of-use software also contributed to our decision.'' ''The capability of CIMBridge '97 to optimize the manufacturing process will enable Jabil to increase their proficiency in providing customers with improved manufacturing for time-to-volume production. We are excited about our relationship with Jabil and proud to offer the unique strength of GenRad's worldwide organization to support Jabil's global manufacturing needs,'' states Gary Mueller, Vice President, General Manager of Mitron. Jabil Circuit Background Jabil Circuit, Inc. is an electronic manufacturer of circuit board assemblies for international original equipment manufacturers in the personal computer, computer peripheral, communications and automotive markets. Jabil offers circuit design, board design from schematic, prototype assembly, volume board assembly and system assembly services from automated manufacturing facilities in Florida, Michigan, California, Scotland, Malaysia and Mexico. Mitron Background Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Mitron, a subsidiary of GenRad, Inc. provides electronics OEMs and their customers with world-class software and services designed to accelerate product introductions, optimize throughput, and improve process management from design to manufacturing. GenRad Background GenRad, Inc., provides electronics OEMs and their customers with hardware, software and services to optimize manufacturing and after-market service productivity through increased yields and lower life cycle costs. GenRad employs approximately 1,400 people worldwide, of whom, 35 percent are applications, software and hardware engineers. GenRad's most current shareholder information is available by visiting our Website at genrad.com or calling our Fax On Demand Service at (800) 469-1261. Statements made in this press release which are not historical, including statements regarding product demonstration, product capabilities and markets are forward looking statements and as such are subject to a number of risks. Please see the Company's 1996 Annual Report or Form 10K and other reports filed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for additional disclosure regarding such risk factors. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: