Vishay Chairman / CEO Makes Presentation at Electronic Distribution Show and Conference

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA -- May 14, 2003 -- Dr. Felix Zandman, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH), is making a presentation to the media on May 14 at the Electronic Distribution Show and Conference, held at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Zandman discussed the Company's growth and development and its product portfolio of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components.

The Electronic Distribution Show and Conference (EDS) is an annual meeting-place and marketplace for the worldwide community of manufacturers of electronic components, instruments, and accessories and the electronic distributors through whom these products are brought to market. It includes exhibits, educational programs, and other activities. This year it is held from May 13 through 15.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, rectifiers, transistors, and optoelectronics and selected ICs) and passive electronic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, sensors, and transducers). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Its product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and ability to provide "one-stop shop" service have made Vishay a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com.