Merrimac Receives $7.7 Million Order From Military Systems Supplier For Complex Custom RF Assemblies To Be Manufactured Using Me

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., Sept. 22  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Merrimac Industries, Inc. (AMEX:MRM), a leader in the design and manufacture of RF Microwave components, assemblies and micro-multifunction modules (MMFM ), today announced that it has received a $7.7 million contract to provide customized Multi-Mix  RF assemblies to a large defense prime contractor of electronic systems in support of a significant U.S. military program. Delivery for this contract will begin in 2009 and continue through 2011.

Mason N. Carter, Chairman and CEO commented, "We see Multi-Mix  technology as an enabler for significantly reducing cost, size and complexity of sophisticated RF systems. I am pleased that Multi-Mix  provides a unique and innovative solution for such an important program."

About Merrimac

Merrimac Industries, Inc. is a leader in the design and manufacture of RF Microwave signal processing components, subsystem assemblies, and Multi-Mix  micro-multifunction modules (MMFM ), for the worldwide Defense, Satellite Communications (Satcom), Commercial Wireless and Homeland Security market segments. Merrimac is focused on providing Total Integrated Packaging Solutions  with Multi-Mix  Microtechnology, a leading edge competency providing value to our customers through miniaturization and integration. Multi-Mix  MMFM  provides a patented and novel packaging technology that employs a platform modular architecture strategy that incorporates embedded semiconductor devices, MMICs, resistors, passive circuit elements and plated-through via holes to form a three-dimensional integrated module used in High Power, High Frequency and High Performance mission-critical applications. Merrimac Industries facilities are registered under ISO 9001:2000, an internationally developed set of quality criteria for manufacturing operations.

Merrimac Industries, Inc. has facilities located in West Caldwell, NJ and San Jose, Costa Rica and has approximately 210 co-workers dedicated to the design and manufacture of signal processing components, gold plating of high-frequency microstrip and bonded stripline Teflon (PTFE) circuits and subsystems providing Total Integrated Packaging Solutions  for wireless applications. Merrimac (MRM) is listed on the American Stock Exchange. Multi-Mix , Multi-Mix PICO , MMFM , System In A Package , SIP  and Total Integrated Packaging Solutions  are registered trademarks of Merrimac Industries, Inc. For more information about Merrimac Industries, Inc. please visit our website http://www.merrimacind.com/.

This press release contains statements relating to future results of the Company (including certain projections and business trends) that are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks associated with demand for and market acceptance of existing and newly developed products as to which the Company has made significant investments, particularly its Multi-Mix  products; risks associated with adequate capacity to obtain raw materials and reduced control over delivery schedules and costs due to reliance on sole source or limited suppliers; slower than anticipated penetration into the satellite communications, defense and wireless markets; failure of our Original Equipment Manufacturer or OEM customers to successfully incorporate our products into their systems; changes in product mix resulting in unexpected engineering and research and development costs; delays and increased costs in product development, engineering and production; reliance on a small number of significant customers; the emergence of new or stronger competitors as a result of consolidation movements in the market; the timing and market acceptance of our or our OEM customers' new or enhanced products; general economic and industry conditions; the ability to protect proprietary information and technology; competitive products and pricing pressures; our ability and the ability of our OEM customers to keep pace with the rapid technological changes and short product life cycles in our industry and gain market acceptance for new products and technologies; risks relating to governmental regulatory actions in communications and defense programs; and inventory risks due to technological innovation and product obsolescence, as well as other risks and uncertainties as are detailed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

  Contact:

  Mason N. Carter, Chairman & CEO
  973.575.1300, ext. 1202
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CONTACT:  Mason N. Carter, Chairman & CEO, [phone], ext. 1202,





Web Site:  http://www.merrimacind.com/ 

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