MERX Merix (MM)

Merix Corporation (NASDAQ: MERX), a leading provider of high-reliability printed circuit boards, today announced the receipt of MIL-PRF-31032 certification for its largest North America factory located in Forest Grove, Oregon. This certification establishes strict performance and verification requirements and was awarded in recognition of Merix' advanced quality management and production systems that meet or exceed the requirements of the rigid MIL-PRF-31032 standard.

"With this award, Merix is now MIL-PRF-31032 certified in all of our North American facilities," said Michael D. Burger, President and CEO of Merix Corporation. "The receipt of this certification means that Merix will be able to bring our industry-leading quality and reliability to a broader set of defense and aerospace customers, and we look forward to the continuation of our strong growth in this market."

About Merix

Merix is a leading manufacturer of technologically advanced multilayer rigid printed circuit boards for use in sophisticated electronic equipment. Merix provides high-performance materials, quick-turn prototype, pre-production and volume production services to its customers. Principal markets served by Merix include communications and networking, computing and peripherals, test, industrial and medical, defense and aerospace and automotive end markets in the electronics industry. Additional corporate information is available on the internet at www.merix.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to the Company's business operations and prospects and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release are based on current expectations, and Merix Corporation does not undertake to update any such factors or to publicly announce developments or events relating to the matters described herein.

Merix Investor Relations Contact: Allen Muhich Vice President - Finance 503.716.3700