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To: C.K. Houston who wrote (418)	2/5/1998 10:08:00 AM
From: Mighty_Mezz	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 810

NameChange Press Release ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Topro, Inc., d.b.a. TAVA Technologies, Inc., (Nasdaq: TPRO) a leading provider of automation and information technology solutions to industry, today announced the shareholders approved a formal change of the company name to TAVA Technologies, Inc. TAVA is an acronym derived from Topro and three additional companies, ACT, Vision Engineering and All Control Systems, each of which Topro acquired over the last two years. John Jenkins, TAVA CEO, stated, "We have been marketing the company's products and services under the name TAVA for several months now, and the formal name change will allow us to launch a much more aggressive identity marketing campaign." Jenkins added that the company has applied for National Market System (NMS) listing on the Nasdaq, and that Hanifen-Imhoff, Inc, has initiated research coverage on the company. In additional news, shareholders elected Rick L. Schleufer and Judith A. Draper as new members of its Board of Directors at the company's shareholder meeting held January 29th. Mr. Schleufer has been associated with Enterprise/IndeNet since 1986, presently serving as director of IndeNet, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer of Enterprise Systems Group, Inc. Enterprise Systems Group is a leading world- wide supplier of broadcast software. Ms. Draper has held the position of Director, Year 2000 Operations with Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE: CSC) since September, 1997 and directs its Y2K Center. Ms. Draper held various computer project management positions with the Social Security Administration from 1985 to September of 1997, most recently as the Project Director -- Year 2000 and as the Director of the Software Engineering Center. "We are very pleased to have these distinguished professionals join our team. Mr. Schleufer and Ms. Draper bring tremendous industry experience, and we look forward to their input as we grow the company, establish an international business base, and expand our Year 2000 products and services," Jenkins concluded. SOURCE Topro, Inc. /CONTACT: John Jenkins of Topro, Inc., 303-771-9794; Scott Liolios of Pacific Consulting Group, Inc., 714-574-3860/ (TPRO)

To: C.K. Houston who wrote (418)	2/6/1998 7:26:00 PM
From: C.K. Houston	Respond to of 810

< I am interested in pursuing research on the feasibility of TAVA's future as a systems integration company and would appreciate being informed of any sites which might be useful.> TAVA's PlantY2KOne Website: planty2kone.com Product, Services, CD-ROM & Web Site Message 2950208 What TAVA finds/fixes. Why it's also called a Year 2000 (Y2K) company. Message 2977892

To: C.K. Houston who wrote (418)	2/9/1998 6:39:00 PM
From: C.K. Houston	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 810

Dow Jones Newswires - February 9, 1998 ============================================================== Topro Stock Up 21%; Awareness Of Year 2000 Glitch Cited NEW YORK -- A growing recognition of the Year 2000 problem and a feeling that Topro Inc. (TPRO) is well positioned to handle it, pushed the company's shares to a new 52-week high Monday. Douglas Kelsall, Topro's chief financial officer, said the stock received a boost Monday from the awareness that Year 2000 numeral conversion glitches loom and the company is well positioned to resolve them. "They're waking up and realizing this problem is real," he said. An outside Topro spokesman said Topro is unique among companies that provide Year 2000 solutions, because it alone addresses potential problems in computer systems on the factory floor. [Embedded Systems] "There is nobody competing in their space," he said. Most other Year 2000 companies, he said, focus on resolving problems in mainframes or financial systems. Joseph Garner, an analyst with Emerald Research, said Topro's focus on factory floor systems makes it a standout among other Year 2000 companies, which he said are all gaining some strength. Garner also noted that the company is talking with several large companies about providing Year 2000 solutions. The company spokesman said Topro may reach agreements for new business soon. "They can happen pretty quickly," he said. The Venture Returns newsletter reported earlier Monday that Topro may have received a Year 2000 contract from a large chipmaker, which it said "is widely thought to be a contract with Intel." Kelsall declined to comment on the report, but said Topro is in ongoing discussions with a number of companies. An Intel Corp. (INTC) spokesperson did not immediately return calls seeking comment. Topro shares finished Monday trading at 8 5/16, up 1 7/16, or 20.9%, on volume of 3.8 million shares. Average daily volume for the small-capitalization shares is 318,500. Earlier, the shares reached 8 7/16, a new 52-week high. -Nancy Beiles; 201-938-5393 FYI - Here's what happened over the past 10 days: Message 3344292 If you want to know MORE about TAVA Technologies, check this out: Message 2978134 Cheryl