MILFORD, OH; JANUARY 14, 2004 --- International TechneGroup Incorporated (ITI), announces that Dr. Albert L. Klosterman has joined the company's Board of Directors. Inducted into the CAD/CAM Hall of Fame in 2000, Dr. Klosterman is a respected PLM software authority and recognized pioneer. His research and direction while at SDRC and later EDS/PLM served as the foundation for many of today's leading product development and manufacturing technologies.

"Dr. Klosterman possesses a rare blend of experience, knowledge and vision," stated Dr. Jason Lemon, ITI founder, Chairman, and CEO. "Activities developed and led by Dr. Klosterman over the years are directly responsible for the advanced engineering, manufacturing, and data management tools employed throughout the product development process today. Lending his guidance to ITI's extensive product development consulting expertise will help solidify our leadership position as the product development improvement consulting authority. It is with great pleasure that we welcome Dr. Klosterman to the ITI family and our Board of Directors."

"Having spent my career in the realm of software tools and technologies, I was interested in joining ITI to leverage my experience with the company's CPPD® Breakthrough Improvement™ methodology for product development," said Klosterman. "I am excited to be working with the people of ITI to help create even more value for their clients."

About ITI
With global headquarters in Milford, Ohio (USA), ITI is the world's leading provider of consulting, software products and related integration services that enable clients to dramatically improve their product and manufacturing process development capabilities. ITI is the world's largest independent provider of product data integration products and services. The Company's Concurrent Product and Manufacturing Process Development (CP/PD®) tools and technology shorten product development time cycles and reduce product and manufacturing process development costs.