Methode to Exhibit at Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) 2008

Methode Electronics, Inc. will showcase its power distribution solutions and process variable sensing technologies at the 2008 Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) Conference and Exposition, December 2-4 at Washington DC Convention Center.

Methode offers a wide range of power distribution solutions for electric and electric-hybrid vehicles, including systems for inverters, converters, and battery systems. Power products and technologies to be shown include: extremely flexible, high current carrying power cables, Tribotek™ high density power connectors, and harness assemblies, machined, laminated and powder coated bus bars, PowerRailTM modular bus bar rail and cable interconnect systems, and thermal management heat sink solutions. The Methode exhibits will include examples of technology solutions and informational videos and materials. Methode staff will be available to discuss how Methode’s power distribution products can be utilized to maximize the performance of electric drive systems.

Methode’s Magna-Lastic Devices, Inc. (MDI) offers rugged and reliable non-contact sensing technology for a wide range of process variable measurements in harsh environment applications. These measurements include: torque, speed, horsepower, bending, linear position, load, force, or a simultaneous combination of multiple measurements. Methode’s exhibit will feature a working transmission and brake system that utilizes MDI’s technology, with demonstrable operational benefits.

Please stop by booth #505 and #1104 to see the latest Methode technologies and to discuss your electric drive application needs for power and sensor solutions.

For information on the EDTA show, or to register, visit the EDTA website at www.edtaconference.com.

For information on Methode’s power distribution solutions, please visit www.methodenetworkbus.com, email info@methode.com, or call 847-577-9545.

For information on Methode’s Magna-Lastic Devices, Inc. process variable sensing technology, please visit www.mdi-sensor.com, email info@mdi-sensor.com, or call 708-867-6777.

Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) is a global manufacturer of component and subsystem devices with manufacturing, design and testing facilities in the United States, Malta, Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany, Czech Republic, China and Singapore. We design, manufacture and market devices employing electrical, electronic, wireless, sensing and optical technologies to control and convey signals through sensors, interconnections and controls. Our business is managed on a segment basis, with those segments being Automotive, Interconnect, Power Distribution and Other. Our components are in the primary end markets of the following industries: automobile, information processing and networking equipment, voice and data communication systems, consumer electronics, appliances, aerospace vehicles and industrial equipment. Further information can be found at Methode's website www.methode.com.