Orlando, FL, October 16, 2002 — Coleman Technologies, Inc. today announced that it ranked number 385 on the 2002 Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America.  Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over five years, from 1997-2001. Coleman Technologies, Inc. grew 870 percent during this period.

"With its ranking on the prestigious Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 500, Coleman Technologies, Inc.’s leaders have proven that they have the vision and the fortitude to excel in the highly competitive technology industry," said Mark A. Evans, managing director of Deloitte & Touche’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications Group.  "We congratulate Coleman Technologies, Inc. on becoming one of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in the United States and Canada."

In addition to ranking on the Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 500, Coleman Technologies, Inc. ranked 10th on the Central Florida Technology Fast 50, which is a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology firms in Central Florida High Tech Corridor.  Coleman Technologies, Inc. has been in the Fast 50 top 10 for three consecutive years (all years in which CTI has been eligible for this award).