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New EMCON® TEMPEST Semi-Rugged Notebook to be Showcased at CANSEC 2012

ORLANDO, FL and OTTAWA — May 15, 2012 —API Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:ATNY) (“API” or the “Company”), a leading provider of RF/microwave, microelectronics, and security solutions for critical and high-reliability applications, announced today the availability of the EMCON® TEMPEST S400 Semi-Rugged Notebook. This 14-inch widescreen laptop with HD graphics meets the requirements of NSTISSAM 1-92, Level 1; CID09/15A, Level 1; and NATO SDIP-27, Level A. It will be showcased at CANSEC 2012 (Booth #1505), May 30-31, 2012 at the CE Centre in Ottawa.

“Users of TEMPEST products are demanding that equipment have the look, feel, and usability of standard, off-the-shelf products,” said Peter Patterson, Vice President and General Manager, SSIA Canada, API Technologies. “This EMCON TEMPEST Notebook is based on the Getac S400 Semi-rugged model and does exactly that: combines the usability and durability of a...
Cryptek™ TEMPEST TelePresence EX 90 Now in Production

ORLANDO, FL — May 8, 2012 — API Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:ATNY) (“API” or the “Company”), a provider of electronic systems, subsystems, RF, and secure systems for defense, aerospace, and commercial applications, announced today it is now shipping the Cryptek™ TEMPEST TelePresence EX 90 System. This Cryptek TEMPEST EX 90 is based on the Cisco® TelePresence EX 90 and meets NSTISSAM 1-92, Level 1 and NATO SDIP-27, Level A standards while delivering face-to-face communications in an office or small conference room environment.

“TEMPEST equipment--such as computers, phones, and fax machines--have been used for years by the U.S. Government and NATO forces as a way to stop the interception of secure information in electromagnetic radiation,” said Rick Mahar, VP & General Manager, Secure Systems and Information Assurance (SSIA) Division, API Technologies. “With the addition of the TEMPEST EX 90 to...
API Technologies Receives $1.6 Million Order to Provide Engineered Solutions for Transportation Systems

ORLANDO, FL– (PRNewswire) – May 7, 2012 – API Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:ATNY) (“API”, “API Technologies”, or the “Company”), a provider of electronic systems, subsystems, RF, and secure solutions for the defense, aerospace, and commercial industries, today announced that is has received a new $1.6 million order to provide engineered solutions for critical transportation applications. This order includes the manufacture of highly technological electronics, including advanced circuit boards and assemblies, and will be delivered a global Fortune 50 customer.

“The award represents an expansion of this transportation customer's long-time relationship with API," said Bel Lazar, President and Chief Operating Officer of API Technologies. “Our growing presence within the industrial arena is a reflection of our high-reliability products and the quality services we deliver."

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API Technologies’ Wesson Facility Recognized as “Corporate Business of the Year” from the Chamber of Commerce

ORLANDO, FL – May 3, 2012 – API Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:ATNY) (“API”, “API Technologies”, or the “Company”), a provider of electronic systems, subsystems, RF, and secure solutions for the defense, aerospace, and commercial industries, today announced that its manufacturing facility in Wesson, Mississippi was awarded “Corporate Business of the Year” by the Wesson Chamber of Commerce in Copiah County, Mississippi.

“As a leading supplier to the high reliability electronics market, we rely on our Centers of Excellence, like the Wesson facility, to deliver a superior product time and time again” said Bel Lazar, President and Chief Operating Office of API Technologies. “It is because our dedicated, skilled employees at this facility, as well as our facilities around the world, that API continues to be the partner of choice when it comes to critical applications. I congratulate our Wesson...
API Technologies Receives $1 Million Order to Provide Microwave Products for Commercial Airline Systems

ORLANDO, FL– (PRNewswire) – May 1, 2012 – API Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:ATNY) (“API”, “API Technologies”, or the “Company”), a provider of electronic systems, subsystems, RF, and secure solutions for the defense, aerospace, and commercial industries, today announced that is has received a new $1 million order to provide high-reliability Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) for use in commercial aircraft altimeter systems from one of the leading Fortune 100 global multinationals.

“These high-performance VCOs are widely used by both U.S. and European airlines, where safety is obviously of foremost concern,” said Bel Lazar, President and Chief Operating Office of API Technologies. “API is a trusted provider of microelectronics and microwave products of exceptional quality for critical applications. With the addition of C-MAC in March, we further extended our reach within the high-reliability market and look forward to broadening our business with these important operators as commercial air...
API Technologies Designs Intelligent 400 Hz Power Distribution Unit for Unmanned Aircraft System

ORLANDO, FL — April 30, 2012 — API Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:ATNY) (“API” or the “Company”), a provider of electronic systems, subsystems, RF, and secure systems for defense, aerospace, and commercial applications, announced today that it has developed an intelligent power distribution unit (PDU) for an unmanned aircraft system (UAS). This new PDU was designed and is being manufactured by API’s Spectrum Power product line and will be used in a Department of Defense (DoD) project.

“This dual input, 200 VAC 3 phase in / 3 phase out, 400 Hz PDU has a number of specialized features that are compliant for operation at a high altitude and meet MIL-STD shock and vibration requirements,” said Tracy Shaffer, Vice President, Spectrum Power product line of API Technologies. “In addition, this unit gives the DoD the ability to communicate (via Telnet, SNMP, or Web) with the PDU to monitor and control six...
API Technologies to Present at Investor Conferences in May
ORLANDO, FL – (PRNewswire) – April 30, 2012 – API Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:ATNY) (“API”, “API Technologies”, or the “Company”), a provider of electronic systems, subsystems, RF, and secure solutions for the defense, aerospace, and commercial industries, today announced that it will participate in three conferences for institutional investors during the month of May, as follows:
- May 7: FBR Energy & Industrials One-on-One Conference in Boston
- May 16: Oppenheimer 7th Annual Industrials Conference in New York
- May 22: B. Riley & Co. 13th Annual Investor Conference in Santa Monica
The latter two events will include a live audio webcast. To hear the presentation and view related materials, please visit the Company’s website at http://www.apitech.com/investor-relations/events.

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API Technologies Receives $1.1 Million Order to Provide Critical Electronics for Commercial Wireless Communication Systems

ORLANDO, FL– (PRNewswire) – April 24, 2012 – API Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:ATNY) (“API”, “API Technologies”, or the “Company”), a provider of electronic systems, subsystems, RF, and secure solutions for the defense, aerospace, and commercial industries, today announced that is has received a new $1.1 million order to provide critical electronics for wireless communications from an existing customer, a global mobile solutions provider.

“Carriers and providers alike must adapt their infrastructure to support increased demand for reliable wireless communications across a wide array of demanding conditions. As a leading manufacturer of high-reliability electronics, we are pleased that the world’s foremost communications companies look to API to address their evolving business requirements,” said Bel Lazar, President and Chief Operating Officer of API Technologies.

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New Monitored Power Strips for Local and Remote Power Monitoring

ORLANDO, FL — April 12, 2012 — API Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:ATNY) (“API” or the “Company”), a provider of electronic systems, subsystems, RF, and secure systems for defense, aerospace, and commercial applications, introduced today its new line of Spectrum Power Monitored Rack Mount Power Strips.

These new monitored power distribution units (PDU) provide both local and remote monitoring of voltage, current, and power factor. PDUs are employed in a variety of applications, including: data centers, communication systems, military and defense, and industrial infrastructure.

“The advantages of using a monitored PDU lie within its intelligent display and remote monitoring capabilities,” said Tracy Shaffer, Vice President, Spectrum Power product line of API Technologies. “The user can easily compare the measured value against the maximum limit of the PDU to determine whether additional equipment can be safely added. It also reduces the risk of an overload condition resulting in...
API Technologies Corp. Hires New Chief Financial Officer: Current CFO, Jack Freeman, Retires After 21 Years

ORLANDO, FL – (PRNewswire) – April 10, 2012 – API Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:ATNY) (“API”, “API Technologies”, or the “Company”), a provider of electronics systems, subsystems, RF, and secure solutions for the defense, aerospace, and commercial industries, today announced the appointment of Phil Rehkemper as Chief Financial Officer and the retirement of current Chief Financial Officer, Jack Freeman. Mr. Freeman had served as the CFO of API since its merger with Spectrum Control, Inc. on June 1, 2011. Prior to joining API, Mr. Freeman had been a Director and the CFO of Spectrum Control for over 21 years.

Mr. Rehkemper brings more than 25 years of financial and strategic planning experience to API. For the last nine years, he was part of the management team of International Rectifier ( NYSE: IRF ), most recently serving as their Vice President of Finance. Prior to joining International Rectifier, Mr. Rehkemper was Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance at Alliance Fiber Optic...