2 Mar 2004 -- PowerLinx Rounds Out Board With New Member

TIERRA VERDE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2004--PowerLinx, Inc. (OTCBB:PWLX - News), the leader in powerline communication products, has further expanded its Board of Directors. Douglas A. McIntyre, Chairman, President & CEO of On2 Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:ONT - News) has accepted an appointment to join the Board effective March 1, 2004.

Mr. McIntyre is currently Chairman, President & CEO of On2 Technologies, Inc., a world premier codec developer. He brings more than 20 years of experience in Internet operations, investment banking, media, sales and marketing to the board. He brings to the Board his significant relationships within the Wall Street and technology-investment communities. Prior to joining On2 in April 2000, Doug was President and CEO of Future Source/Bridge LLC, a global software distributor of investment information focusing on the futures, options, commodities, and energy markets. Previously, Doug was President of Switchboard, Inc., an Internet services company which he helped position as among the top ten most visited sites on the Web. He was also President and Editor-in-Chief of Financial World magazine. Finally, he graduated magna cum laude from the Harvard University School of Business.

Commenting on Mr. McIntyre's appointment, George S. Bernardich III, PowerLinx's Chairman & CEO stated, "As the Company continues to grow beyond our successes of 2003, it is critical that we have the leadership in place to challenge, guide and advise the management team in properly executing our business plan to generate maximum returns to our shareholders. Not only will Doug add expertise in several areas of our Board, he will be an ambassador for the Company within his professional network and expand our opportunities for growth in the future in many markets. This addition to our Board is another strategic step toward our long-term goal of becoming a worldwide leader in the manufacturing and distribution of PowerLine communication products to consumer, commercial and industrial markets."