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                                                                    Exhibit 99.2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Sun Capital Will Acquire U.S. Assets of ACT Manufacturing

Boca Raton, FL - July 3, 2002 - Sun ACT Acquisition Corp., an affiliate of Sun
Capital Partners, Inc., a leading private investment firm specializing in
leveraged buyouts and turnarounds of market-leading companies, has emerged from
the bankruptcy process as the winning bidder for the U.S. assets of ACT
Manufacturing, Inc. After the transaction closes, the U.S. business will be a
separate operating entity providing value-added electronics manufacturing
services to original equipment manufacturers in the networking and
telecommunications, high-end computer and industrial and medical equipment
markets. The transaction is expected to close within one week.

"ACT Manufacturing has developed a strong reputation in its industry. This
reputation, combined with a healthy balance sheet, will be very beneficial as
the economy recovers and volume increases," said M. Steven Liff, Vice President
of Sun Capital, based in Boca Raton, Florida. "Furthermore, by combining our
business expertise at Sun Capital with the strengths of existing management, we
expect to extend ACT's position in its respective market niche."

ACT's Chief Executive Officer, John A. Pino added, "We are pleased with the
results of our court approved auction process and especially enthusiastic that
Sun Capital has emerged as the successful bidder to acquire ACT's domestic
operations." He added, "The acquisition by Sun Capital will create a preeminent
technology supplier with a strong commitment to its customers, employees and
suppliers."

About Sun Capital Partners, Inc.

Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on
leveraged buyouts of market-leading companies that can benefit from its in-house
operating professionals and experience. Sun Capital has invested in more than 30
companies during the past several years with combined revenues in excess of $3
billion. Investments have included companies in the following industries: paper
and packaging, filmed entertainment, automotive after-market parts, financial
services, healthcare, media and communications, outdoor advertising, building
products, wireless communication, industrial and decorative mirrors, computer
and workstation peripherals, consumer products, furniture manufacturing, general
merchandise distribution and technology. For more information about Sun Capital
Partners, visit www.suncappart.com.

For More Information Call:

M. Steven Liff, Vice President
Sun Capital Partners, Inc.
561-394-0550

Joseph Driscoll, Chief Financial Officer
ACT Manufacturing, Inc.
978-567-4000

