A.E. PETSCHE CO., INC.
2112 West Division Street
Arlington, TX 76012
Phone: 817-461-9473 Fax: 817-795-5219
Contact: Vicki Kerr, Media Relations
Phone: 817-548-6711
E-Mail: vkerr@aepetsche.com

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 2004

 

A.E. Petsche Company Signs Agreement to Distribute Gore Bulk Wire & Cable Products

Arlington, 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.

About W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Founded in 1958, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has parlayed its unique technical capabilities into hundreds of diverse products and is world-renowned for its expertise in configuring the remarkably versatile polymer PTFE. This has resulted in numerous products for electronic signal transmission; fabric laminates; medical implants; as well as membrane, filtration, sealant, and fiber technologies for diverse industries.

With $1B+ global sales and approximately 6,000 associates in 45 locations around the world, Gore is one of the "100 Best Companies to Work for in America." For further information, please visit Gore's Web site at www.gore.com/electronics.

A.E. Petsche Co., Inc.
A.E. Petsche Company is the world's leading supplier of high-performance military/aerospace interconnect products and services. The company is headquartered in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas and operates sales offices and distribution centers worldwide.

For additional information on A.E. Petsche Company and it's new Connector Products visit www.aepetsche.com

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