inTEST Provides Update on Semiconductor Business

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inTEST Corporation (NYSE: INTT) reported a significant uptick in its EMS segment with Q4 2020 bookings nearly doubling compared to Q3 2020. This was fueled by strong demand across sectors such as automotive and consumer electronics, leading to a 91% increase in bookings. The company has successfully consolidated its California operations to New Jersey, optimizing costs and improving service delivery. The introduction of innovative products like the Intellidock™ has positioned inTEST favorably within the semiconductor industry’s growth trajectory.

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• Q4 2020 EMS bookings nearly doubled compared to Q3 2020.
• 91% increase in bookings indicates strong market demand.
• Successful consolidation of California operations into New Jersey for cost reduction.
• Launch of innovative products like the Intellidock™ enhancing market position.

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• EMS Q4 2020 Bookings Nearly Double Over Q3 2020
  

MT. LAUREL, N.J., Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- inTEST Corporation (NYSE American: INTT), a global supplier of innovative test and process solutions for use in manufacturing and testing across a wide range of markets, including automotive, defense/aerospace, energy, industrial, semiconductor and telecommunications, announced today that business in its EMS segment, which predominantly serves production test for analog and mixed signal semiconductor applications and has historically accounted for 15-30% of the Company’s annual revenue, has continued to experience a significantly improved order flow, with fourth quarter 2020 bookings nearly doubling over the 2020 third quarter’s EMS bookings.

“We are seeing strength across the board in our EMS product offerings, driven by considerable industry tailwinds in the automotive, consumer electronics, mobile, mass memory and IoT markets,” commented inTEST President and CEO Nick Grant. “As we noted on our third quarter 2020 financial results conference call, the first half of 2020 was marked by an order flow resurgence, a trend that accelerated in the 2^nd half, which resulted in a 91% increase of EMS’ fourth quarter bookings as compared to the third quarter. Strong customer interest has continued into the current first quarter.”

Mr. Grant continued, “We have placed a particular emphasis on organic growth for the Company and are excited by the traction we are already seeing on this front. For example, EMS has had key wins in the memory market, in which inTEST has historically not had a presence. Another example of an organic development project is adoption of the industry’s first automated manipulator, coupled with our intelligent docking system, the Intellidock^TM, which provides customers with the first intelligent docking test cell. Driven by the trend towards automated test floors, this intelligent test cell is gaining traction at multiple customers. These are derivatives of highly customized previous technologies that we have been able to utilize in next generation new products and applications, and these wins position us into our customers’ roadmaps and test process flow, paving the way for additional opportunities.”

Mr. Grant added, “I’m happy to report that the consolidation we kicked off shortly after I arrived has been essentially completed for our EMS California manufacturing into our New Jersey facility, providing cost reductions through footprint optimization, but more importantly enabling us to better serve customers through streamlined operations. We believe the consolidation has met expectations thus far, and we recently shipped our first Interface units out of New Jersey; in addition, the consolidation positions us well to execute and capture the growth that the semiconductor industry is currently experiencing.”

About inTEST Corporation
inTEST Corporation is a global supplier of innovative test and process solutions for use in manufacturing and testing across a wide range of markets including automotive, defense/aerospace, energy, industrial, semiconductor and telecommunications. Backed by decades of engineering expertise and a culture of operational excellence, we solve difficult thermal, mechanical and electronic challenges for customers worldwide while generating strong cash flow and profits. Our strategy uses these strengths to grow and increase stockholder value by maximizing our businesses and by identifying, acquiring and optimizing complementary businesses.

For more information visit www.intest.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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FAQ

What were inTEST Corporation's Q4 2020 EMS bookings compared to Q3?

Q4 2020 EMS bookings nearly doubled compared to Q3 2020.

What sectors are driving growth for inTEST Corporation?

Growth is being driven by the automotive, consumer electronics, mobile, mass memory, and IoT markets.

What is the significance of the Intellidock™ for inTEST?

The Intellidock™ is the industry's first automated manipulator, enhancing their product offerings in the semiconductor industry.

How has inTEST Corporation optimized its operations?

The consolidation of its California operations into New Jersey has led to cost reductions and improved service delivery.