A.E. PETSCHE CO., INC.
2112 West Division Street
Arlington, TX 76012
Phone: 817-461-9473 Fax: 817-277-2887
Contact: Ian Locke
Phone: 817-548-6769
E-Mail: ilocke@aepetsche.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Effective October 30, 2001

A.E. Petsche Company, Inc. Becomes "Certified Supplier" to Bombardier Aerospace

A.E. Petsche Company announced today its status as a "Certified Supplier" to Bombardier Aerospace. Following a detailed audit of A.E. Petsche Company's quality practices, the A.E. Petsche Company is now one of fewer than 50 "Certified Suppliers" recognized by Bombardier Aerospace. As a result of this certification A.E. Petsche Company will be authorized to ship products directly to users within various Bombardier manufacturing facilities worldwide.

Bombardier Aerospace made this announcement approximately one year after signing a worldwide agreement with A.E. Petsche Company naming them as their exclusive supplier of wire and cable. The A.E. Petsche Company has continued to add to its quality systems over the past several years and is recognized by a wide range of aerospace companies worldwide. In addition, the company is maintaining its certification to both AS 9002 and ISO 9002.

A. E. PETSCHE CO., INC.
A. E. Petsche Company is the world's largest supplier of high performance aerospace wire, cable and interconnect products. The company is headquartered in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas and currently operates nine locations in North America including four hub warehouse facilities. The company is represented worldwide through a network of agency affiliations and is acknowledged as a leader in JIT [Just-In-Time] Programs to supply wire, cable and interconnect products to the aviation industry.

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