Exhibit 99.1

                       TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CORPORATION
                        ANNOUNCES CEO SUCCESSION PLAN

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, May 12, 2004 - Technology Research Corporation (TRC),
(NASDAQ-TRCI), announced today the manner in which its Board of Directors
intends to implement the Chief Executive Officer succession plan that has been
contemplated for some time.  At the 2004 annual Board of Director meeting, to
be conducted following conclusion of the Company's August 24, 2004 annual
shareholder meeting, Jerry T. Kendall, currently the Company's President and
Chief Operating Officer, is expected to be elected to the positions of Chief
Executive Officer and President.

Robert S. Wiggins, the Company's current Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer, is expected to remain as Board Chairman and Company
Secretary, and as a continuing Company employee to concentrate on manufacturing
cost improvements and strategic growth initiatives.

Mr. Wiggins noted that, "we were fortunate in being able to secure the services
of Jerry Kendall, as President and Chief Operating Officer, commencing in April
2003.   Jerry has done an outstanding job for the Company and it is time for
him to assume the Chief Executive Officer's position.  Jerry is a highly
experienced and respected executive and will be an able leader of the Company's
efforts in the years to come."

Technology Research Corporation designs, manufactures and markets electrical
safety products that save lives, protect people from serious injury caused by
electrical shock and prevent electrical fires in the home and workplace.  These
products have worldwide application.  The Company also supplies power
monitoring and control equipment to the United States military services and
their prime contractors.

"Safe Harbor" Statement:  Certain statements made in this press release are
forward looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and
uncertainties.  The actual results may differ materially from those described
or contemplated.





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