Partner Press Release
Marshall Industries Launches RosettaNet Initiative

EConcert Implementation Scheduled For February 2, 2000

For Release June 9, 1999

El Monte, CA -- Marshall Industries (NYSE: MI), one of the largest publicly held distributors of industrial electronic components and production supplies in North America, is announcing its participation in the EConcert pilot project with RosettaNet. By utilizing RosettaNet's standards, Marshall will enhance its own e-commerce strategy.

"RosettaNet is bringing real leadership and order to the complexity of supply chain management challenges of the day", stated Robert Rodin, CEO and president of Marshall Industries. "Marshall is looking forward to participating in this important collaboration of supply chain professionals. Through the efforts of RosettaNet and its partners, the development and promotion of an open transaction standard will enable businesses to use the power of the Internet to implement their own global commerce strategies."

About Marshall
Marshall Industries is one of the largest publicly held industrial distributors of electronic components and production supplies. Marshall connects its customers and suppliers to comprehensive coverage in the major electronic manufacturing areas of the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Its network of branch locations deliver sales and technical support to OEMs and end users - all linked to their 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week manned technical service center. Marshall's web sites provide customers with full Internet access - from data sheets to on-line NetSeminars and real-time ordering. All warehousing and value-added service operations meet quality standards required for ISO 9002 certification.

Along with its alliance partners, Marshall Industries and its subsidiaries provide coverage in 36 countries from 164 locations. They are connected to a state-of-the-art computer system providing global access to their business partners around the world. Headquartered in El Monte, California, the Company's stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Symbol: MI). Marshall Industries may be found on the Internet at http://www.marshall.com or www.electronicdesign.com.

About RosettaNet
Founded in 1998, RosettaNet is an independent, self-funded, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting an industry-wide initiative to agree on and adopt common electronic business processes worldwide. The RosettaNet managing board consists of 28 individuals representing global members of the IT supply chain, including: ABB, American Express, CHS Promark Electronics, Cisco Systems, CompUSA, Compaq, Computacenter, Computer 2000, Deutsche Financial, EDS, Federal Express, GE Information Services, GSA, Hewlett-Packard Company, IBM, Ingram Micro Inc., Insight, Intel, Marshall Industries, Microage/EC Advantage, Microsoft, Netscape, Oracle, PC Order, SAP Technology, Tech Data, Tech Pacific, Toshiba Information Systems and United parcel Service. RosettaNet can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.rosettanet.org.