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Superconductive Components Announces Resignation of Vice President

CONTACT:
Dan Rooney
President & CEO
(614) 486-0261

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- April 30, 2002 -- Daniel Rooney, President and Chief Executive Officer, of Superconductive Components, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SCCI) today announced J.R. Gaines, Jr., Vice President of the company, has resigned effective April 30, 2002 to accept the position of Vice President-Corporate Development for Oak Ridge Micro Energy, Inc. (Salt Lake City, Utah).

Mr. Gaines has been with the company since its inception in 1987. Most recently, he served as Vice President and General Manager of the SCI Division. During ten years prior to joining the company, Mr. Gaines held management positions at small companies in cryogenics and other related fields.

Dan Rooney commented, "We genuinely appreciate J.R.'s many contributions to Superconductive Components during the past 15 years. He has played a key role in the company's development, including the identification of emerging markets suitable for the company's intellectual property and production capabilities. One of those areas is the Thin Film Battery market. J.R.'s decision to accept this position at Oak Ridge Micro Energy is a significant step in his career, and, importantly, validates a strategic market the company is focused on for future growth."

Key markets for thin-film batteries include semiconductor and computer manufacturers, radio frequency tags, sensors, implantable medical devices, inventory control, as well as military and government national security needs.

Oak Ridge Micro Energy, Inc. owns the rights to acquire a non-exclusive license from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory pertaining to electrically and solar rechargeable thin-film lithium batteries. Dr. John Bates, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, of Oak Ridge Micro Energy, Inc., and his research team at Oak Ridge National Laboratory discovered and invented thin film batteries. Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a multi-program service and technology laboratory.

About Superconductive Components, Inc.

Superconductive Components, Inc. manufactures advanced ceramics such as superconductors, ferroelectrics and optical materials for use in wire, cable, sensors, batteries, wireless and fiber optics systems. The Target Materials, Inc. Division of the Company manufactures thin film materials for photovoltaic, flat panel displays, electronic switches, hardness and decorative coatings. The Company is a global materials supplier with clients in more than 40 countries. Additional information is available at www.superconductivecomp.com.

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