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INGRAM MICRO DEMONSTRATES COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY THROUGH CHARITABLE DONATIONGift Will Aid Educational InstitutionsSANTA ANA, Calif., June 23, 1999Ingram Micro Inc., the world's largest provider of technology products and services, today announced that the company made a recent sizeable donation of obsolete computer hardware and software to the Detwiler Foundation Computers for Schools Program, a non-profit organization that refurbishes obsolete equipment for use in educational institutions. The donated equipment was provided by Frameworks, Total Integration Services, the company's comprehensive reconfiguration, channel assembly and unbranded systems initiative. This corporate donation demonstrates Ingram Micro's continued commitment to the communities in which its associates live and work. Ingram Micro associates volunteered lunch hours to pack thousands of pieces of donated hardware and software for pick up by the Detwiler Foundation. This equipment will be used to upgrade computer systems being refurbished at educational training facilities. "Ingram Micro strives to set an example of good corporate citizenship," said Cindy Beyl, senior manager, community relations at Ingram Micro. "Giving back, through financial and other company resources, is an integral part of Ingram Micro's strong commitment to our community partners." The Computers for Schools Program facilitates the donation of Windows95 compatible and better equipment and comparable Mac computer equipment that is desperately needed in schools. "With California ranking 48th in the nation in computers in classrooms, partnerships like this can help schools by providing no-cost tools that enrich the quality of education for all students," said Martha Baker, director, marketing relations at the Detwiler Foundation Computers for Schools Program. "We thank Ingram Micro for helping us to bring technology to students in Southern California." About The Detwiler Foundation Computers for Schools ProgramThe Detwiler Foundation Computers for Schools Program was begun in 1991 when John, Diana and Carolyn Detwiler saw the widening gap between those students who "had access to technology, and those who did not." Simultaneously, corporate America was discarding millions of unwanted computers, but they were not being recycled and reused productively. Over the years, the Foundation, based in San Diego, has solicited equipment and funding from individuals, corporations and other foundations for the purpose of facilitating the refurbishment of computers and placement in schools. To that end, more than 55,000 computers have been donated for the classroom benefit of more than 5 million students. The nonprofit 501 (c) (3) foundation receives no funding from state or public sources, and is dependent on private and corporate donations for its continuance. For more information, visit Detwiler Foundation Computers for Schools Program. About Ingram Micro Inc.Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM), headquartered in Santa Ana, Calif., is the world's largest wholesale provider of technology products and services, and is a leader in assembly and integration services with sales of $23.6 billion for the past four reported quarters. The company and its subsidiaries operate in 33 countries and distribute more than 225,000 products to more than 140,000 resellers in 130 countries. Contact
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