High-tech executive accepts Chairman's position on Microbridge Technologies Board

Montréal, Québec, December 19, 2003 - Microbridge Technologies Inc., a privately-held technology company today announced the appointment of Dr. Adam Chowaniec as the Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors.

"We are fortunate to be able to attract a chairman with Dr. Chowaniec's experience to our Board of Directors," said Mike Foster, president and CEO of Microbridge Technologies. "Dr. Chowaniec will contribute directly to our strategic direction, business plans and he will provide us with valuable industry contacts."

"I am honoured to have been chosen by Microbridge Technologies to lead their Board of Directors" said Dr. Chowaniec. "Microbridge has world class innovations in electronically adjustable micro-resistors that will have a significant affect on the electronics industry. I'm pleased to be part of the team that will bring this technology to market."

Dr. Chowaniec has served on numerous boards of directors in the United States and Canada, including Amiga and GEAC Computer Corporations. He currently serves on the boards of IceFyre Semiconductor Corporation, Belair Networks, and SiberCore Technologies Inc. He is also on the advisory boards of Ottawa Hydro Holdings Corporation.

Dr. Chowaniec is Chair of the board of Tundra Semiconductor, Chair of the Information Technologies Association of Canada, and Vice-Chair of the Ottawa Health Research Institute.

Dr. Chowaniec began his career as a member of the scientific staff of Bell Northern Research. From there, he moved into engineering management at Nortel Networks. In 1983, as vice-president of technology with Commodore International, Dr. Chowaniec was responsible for the development of the Amiga personal computer.

1986, Dr. Chowaniec was appointed President and CEO of Calmos Systems and was instrumental in having Calmos Systems acquired by Newbridge Networks Corporation. In December 1995, Dr. Chowaniec was the founding CEO of Tundra Semiconductor Corporation.

Dr. Chowaniec has been recognized for his leadership, business excellence and innovation. In 1998, the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) awarded him its prestigious Chairman's Award. Also in 1998, the Carleton Board of Trade honoured Dr. Chowaniec with its Silver Business Person of the Year. In 1999, Dr. Chowaniec received the Gold Business Person of the Year, from the Ottawa Board of Trade.

Dr. Chowaniec holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Queen's University (Canada) and a Ph.D. from the University of Sheffield (England). His affiliations include the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario.

About Microbridge Technologies
Microbridge Technologies, Inc. is an early stage technology company specializing in micro-systems technology for electronics, micro-devices and sensor-based systems. Microbridge uses micro-thermal devices based on conventional silicon integrated circuit technology to create solutions in a variety of industries. The devices involve a micro-membrane with embedded micro-heater, suspended over a cavity in a silicon chip. These structures form the basis for a broad family of products in the form of electronically adjustable resistive micro-devices that provide an unprecedented combination of high precision, price, and ease of use.