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KYOCERA Industrial Ceramics Corporation Introduces New Expanded Website

Vancouver, WA - May 11, 2005 - Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of a new expanded website.

The new website features Kyocera’s advanced materials, components and devices in the following categories:

• Automotive Products
• CERATIP Cutting Tools
• Industrial Ceramic Components
• Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs)
• Lens Components and Assemblies
• Semiconductor Processing Equipment Components
• Thermal Printheads
• Ultra-high Vacuum Metallized Ceramic Products

In addition to products, the site offers detailed information relating to technology solutions and applications, with downloadable PDF specs and brochures.

For more information, visit www.kyocera.com/kicc -- or contact:

Julie Mathes
Phone: 508-651-3922
E-mail: Julie.mathes@kyocera.com

About Kyocera
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corporation is headquartered in Vancouver, WA with four manufacturing plants and 12 sales offices throughout the United States. The company manufactures advanced ceramic components and CERATIP cutting tools, and markets LCDs, thermal printheads, ultra high vacuum metallized assemblies and industrial lenses. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kyocera International, Inc. of San Diego, the North American holding company for Kyocera Corporation.

Kyoto, Japan-based Kyocera Corporation (NYSE: KYO), the group’s global parent, employs approximately 57,000 people in 25 nations and recorded consolidated sales of approximately $11 billion during the year ending March 31, 2005.