WHAT: Five years ago Epson established a goal to become a

“lead-free” company. In today’s issue of Environmental

Newsline, Volume 2 (http://www.eea.epson.com), the company

nears that goal and announces it is now using 98.6% lead-free

solders for in-house manufacturing capabilities, and

purchasing 40% lead-free parts.

WHY: Epson believes it needs to protect the Earth’s ecosystem

through environmental innovation while delivering quality

products designed for the future.

WHO: Epson Electronics America, Inc. / Editors and Journalists

WHERE: Visit Environmental Newsline Vol. 2 at

http://www.eea.epson.com. For more information about lead-free

solders see “The Road to Lead-Free Soldering” at

http://www.epson.com.jp/e/cc/lead-free/index.html and

http://www.eea.epson.com/go/aboutEEA/Lead-Free-Products.htm.

WHEN: The commitment to being lead free remains a primary focus

for Epson and that commitment will continue until it is 100%

realized.

About Seiko EPSON

Seiko EPSON is a progressive company that increases its corporate value through its innovative and creative culture. The company’s main product lines comprise information-related equipment such as printers and projectors, electronic devices including semiconductors, LCDs and crystal devices, and precision products, including watches. Seiko EPSON is one of the world’s leading companies of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness and energy efficiency with sales in fiscal 2001 of 1,274 billion yen and a workforce of 68,786 employees.