Representing major global corporations, The Torrenzano Group specializes in building, enhancing and protecting corporate reputations through high-level counsel and precise implementation of corporate communications and investor relations programs.

"The Torrenzano Group brings a highly experienced, no-nonsense approach to the essential job of supporting GenRad's communications," said Robert M. Dutkowsky, GenRad Chairman, President and CEO. "I look forward to a long and productive association where the beneficiaries will be GenRad's shareholders, customers and employees."

GenRad awarded The Torrenzano Group its communications account following a competitive review directed by Marina del Ray, Calif.-based public relations management consultant, Jerry Swerling of Swerling & Associates.

GenRad Background

GenRad, Inc. provides electronics OEMs and their customers with the hardware, software and services to increase productivity by optimizing product design, manufacturing and after-market service. GenRad, headquartered in Westford, MA, offers products and services through three business units: Advanced Diagnostic Solutions (ADS), Electronic Manufacturing Solutions (EMS), and GR Software (GRS). GenRad's web site address http://www.genrad.com.

Statements made in this press release which are not historical, including statements regarding future performance, product capabilities and markets are forward looking statements and as such are subject to a number of risks. Factors that may cause results to differ materially from those projected are discussed in GenRad's 1999 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending January 1, 2000 under the section "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations - Factors That May Affect Future Results."