9/13/95 News Release



Adaptec ICs Achieve ISO Certification for Quality



Milpitas, Calif, - September 13, 1995 - The Electronics Industries Quality

Registry has granted ISO 9001 certification to Adaptec for the "design and

manufacture of integrated circuits," according to a statement released

today by Adaptec CEO Grant Saviers.



"This is an extraordinary tribute to the quality assurance we've been able

to achieve and sustain at Adaptec," said Saviers. "The quality system

requirements developed by the International Organization for

Standardization mean we have to consistently deliver products to one

rigorous specification. We consider the certification a great achievement."



The ISO 9000 family of standards is the most recognized quality assurance

system in the world today, with over 100 country members. Bob Beckwith,

Adaptec vice president for IC quality and reliability, characterized the

ISO 9001 certification as "A major reinforcement of our goal of total

quality management. It provides us with a better framework for continuous

improvement, so we feel the investment and effort involved in the

attainment of certification have been more than worthwhile."



Adaptec's manufacturing facility in Singapore has had ISO 9002

certification for board and integrated circuits for over two years.





Adaptec, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADPT) designs, manufactures and markets IOwareŽ

solutions to eliminate performance bottlenecks between microcomputers,

networks, and peripherals. Solutions range from simple connectivity

products for single-user and small office desktops, to intelligent

subsystem, high performance SCSI, RAID and ATM products for enterprise-wide

computing and networked environments. Adaptec I/O solutions are

incorporated into the products of virtually all the major computer and

peripheral manufacturers around the world.



Founded in 1981, and headquartered in Milpitas, Calif., Adaptec is a

recognized market leader in high performance I/O technology. Adaptec

currently employs approximately 1,800 people, and with its global

distribution network, serves customers worldwide. Adaptec's World Wide Web

home page address is http://www.adaptec.com.



Adaptec and IOware are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered

in some jurisdictions.