Nortech Systems hires National Account Manager

Addition of Patrick Beadles advances corporate strategy

To strengthen its sales organization, Nortech Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:NSYS) has named Patrick Beadles as a new National Account Manager. Beadle's responsibilities will include promoting Nortech's electronics manufacturing services to key existing commercial accounts and developing new customers.

"Pat's addition is an important step in fulfilling our corporate strategy of an expanded sales footprint in the field, to grow our current business and to nurture new relationships," says Mike Degen, President and CEO of Nortech Systems. "His strong track record and excellent skill-set make him a terrific fit for this very important role."

Beadles joins Nortech Systems after a 24-year career in sales and management with high-tech companies, most recently with ReyHan PGF, Eagan, Minn., a color separator and consultant firm serving printed circuit board fabricators and digital printers. Previously, Beadles held several positions with Buckbee-Mears, St. Paul, Minn., including Regional Sales Manager and Senior Technical Representative. Beadles' addition will help Nortech Systems broaden its customer base and better leverage existing accounts.

Revenue has been increasing at Nortech Systems recently. In July, the company reported record net sales of $18.0 million for the second quarter of 2004, up 20 percent over the $15.0 million the company reported for the first quarter and up 24 percent from the second quarter of 2003. Nortech expects fiscal 2004 revenue to increase approximately 15 percent over 2003, in the range of $67 million to $68 million.