AUSTIN, TX– Austin based Symtx, Inc., the largest independent supplier of functional test systems for electronic manufacturing, announced today that it is being recognized by Lockheed Martin Corporation for its performance ensuring mission critical success.

At a banquet, sponsored by Lockheed Martin Corporation, on April 26, 2004, Symtx was honored for its continued contributions to the overall F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program and named as “2003 Small Business Supplier of the Year” by Lockheed Martin Corporation.

“We are honored to be recognized with this award,” said Len Gilmore, President and Chief Executive of Symtx. “We consider this a testament to Symtx and Lockheed Martin's collective commitment to deliver the highest quality products and services in support of this program.”

About Symtx, Inc.

Symtx, Inc., founded in 1983, is the largest independent system integration firm specializing in the development of functional test solutions for electronics manufacturers. As an AS9100:2004 Rev B and ISO9001:2000 certified company headquartered in Austin, Texas, Symtx offers a variety of ATE products and services within the defense/aerospace, avionics, telecommunications, medical, RF/microwave, optical, automotive, semiconductor, and consumer/industrial electronics industries.