A.E. PETSCHE CO., INC.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A.E. Petsche Company Signs Agreement to Distribute Gore Bulk Wire & Cable ProductsArlington, TX (March 17, 2004) - A.E. Petsche Co., Inc. announced today their agreement to become a value-added distributor of high performance bulk wire and cable products for W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. This agreement is specifically designed to deliver innovative and cost-effective cabling solutions to the military/aerospace market, globally. "The A.E. Petsche sales team is very excited about working with Gore," says Glenn Davidson, CEO. "Gore has an excellent reputation for quality and innovation in all the markets they serve, and the quality of their products is undisputed. A.E. Petsche sets very high standards for both product quality and customer service, and we believe the Gore cabling products will further broaden our appeal within the military/aerospace marketplace. "We're extremely impressed with A.E. Petsche's market position and strong relationships at leading military/aerospace OEMs. By combining Gore's Product Leadership position with A.E. Petsche's Service Leadership position, together we can deliver the best value to the military/aerospace market," states Eric Gaver, global business leader for Gore. Gore's years of experience and knowledge in the development of PTFE-based materials and technology have enabled a broad range of innovative, high-performance cabling products. Due to the superior electro-mechanical characteristics of the materials used in these products, they are ideally suited for demanding defense and aerospace applications. "Our cabling products typically offer an electrical performance, size, weight, or durability advantage in harsh environments," adds Gaver. Under the agreement, A.E. Petsche will be promoting and stocking a variety of standard and custom products ranging from basic insulated and impedance controlled cables to complex round cables. |