UNIROYAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
NAMES DAVID C. MILLER, Ph.D. PRESIDENT OF
OPTOELECTRONICS SEGMENT

            Sarasota, FL, June 26, 2001 - Uniroyal Technology Corporation (Nasdaq/NMS: UTCI) announced today the appointment of David C. Miller, Ph.D. as President of its Optoelectronics business segment effective June 27, 2001. Uniroyal Optoelectronics (UOE) manufactures high brightness light emitting diodes (LEDs) at its facility in Tampa, Florida.

            With 20 years experience in manufacturing and technical management for leading compound semiconductor companies, Dr. Miller will assume the management and leadership responsibilities for Uniroyal Optoelectronics. Prior to joining Uniroyal, Dr. Miller served as President of the Airtron Division of Litton Systems, which encompassed three semiconductor business segments. Dr. Miller is experienced in the startup and management of semiconductor businesses with successes that include the development of the first six inch GaAs substrate in the industry. He began his career at the General Electric Research Laboratories in Schenectady, New York, and was a member of the technical staff at Bell Labs where he conducted research involving materials science, including LEDs. Dr. Miller earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his Masters degree from the University of Warwick in England.

            "Dave Miller brings an impressive cache of knowledge and experience in strategically positioning new businesses, such as UOE, for accelerated growth and market recognition," noted Robert L. Soran, President and Chief Operating Officer of Uniroyal Technology Corporation. "His leadership and management skills will strengthen our management team and drive UOE's business plan for future growth and product development," he said.

            Uniroyal Technology's Compound Semiconductors & Optoelectronics business segment includes Uniroyal Optoelectronics, Sterling Semiconductor, Inc., and NorLux Corp. Uniroyal Optoelectronics manufactures high brightness light emitting diodes (HB-LEDs), a rapidly growing market with applications such as traffic signals, indoor/outdoor signage and automotive applications. Brand names include POWER-Ga(i)NJ and POWER-BR(ite)J. Sterling Semiconductor is a leading producer of silicon carbide (SiC) substrates, epitaxial thin films on SiC substrates and is developing SiC devices for wireless communications, industrial process control, and power amplification. NorLux Corp. specializes in the design and manufacture of custom lighting solutions utilizing light emitting diodes (LEDs). Well-known brand names in Uniroyal's Coated Fabrics and Specialty Adhesives segments include NAUGAHYDE® and NAUGASOFT™ in coated fabrics and, SILAPRENE®, HYDRA FAST-EN® and GUNTHER ULTRA/BOND® in adhesives.

            The Company's common stock and warrants trade on the Nasdaq/NMS under the symbols UTCI and UTCIW, respectively.

            Contact: George J. Zulanas, Jr., CFO, Uniroyal 941-361-2220; Mark N. Tyler, TT Communications 212-962-3690

Statements made herein that are forward-looking in nature within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.  Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those related to business conditions and the financial strength of the various markets served by the Company, the level of spending for such products and the ability of the Company to successfully manufacture and market its products.