Counterfeit Policy Statement

Wall Industries, Inc. understands there is a world wide problem with concern to

counterfeit components entering the supply chain.

To protect our customers and provide quality products, Wall Industries, Inc. will procure its components from

the following sources:

• Component OEM Direct

• Component OEM authorized Franchise

• Component OEM authorized agent/representative

Where components are obsolete/EOL or allocated/hard to find, Wall Industries, Inc. will purchase only from

known and reputable sources. In an effort to mitigate our exposure to counterfeit components, purchasing

directive is to procure product through only franchised distributors. In the event that a situation demands the

need to obtain product through alternate sources such as Independent Distributors or the Broker network, we

seek to purchase through only those organization that are members of one or more of the following

organizations:

SIA: Semiconductor Industries Associates

ECIA: Electronic Components Industry Association

COG: Components Obsolescence Group (UK & Germany)

IDEA: Independent Distributors of Electronics Association

TECS: Chinese Reliability Electronic Components Supplier

ERAI: Electronic Resellers Association International

AFDEC: Association of Franchised Distribution of Electronic Components (UK)

CEDA: China Electronics Distributor Alliance

We also look for companies that have been certified to CCAP-101

These are associations that promote best purchasing practices and disseminate information about combating

counterfeiting in the industry.

These sources are continually monitored for its order history information for quality, performance and service

prior to procurement. When contractually arrangements are effective, the customer will be notified of delay in

OEM component procurement to assist in approval or alternative arrangement.