Graybar Names National Market Manager - Security


ST. LOUIS, August 2, 2006 - Graybar, a leading distributor of communications and electrical products and related supply-chain management and logistics services, has named Paul H. Koebbe national market manager - security.

In this new position, Koebbe will be responsible for leading Graybar's security marketing initiative. In 2004, Graybar expanded its traditional electrical and communications product portfolio to include security and notification products to address the growing demands of building design, construction and IS professionals.

"Security is an important extension of our significant comm/data and electrical businesses," said Michael Dumas, vice president, comm/data business, Graybar. "Demand for security solutions remains strong, and Paul will help us to further capitalize on this trend. Having the right security solutions will enhance our comprehensive offering of low-voltage building subsystems and enable our sales organizations to deliver complete IP technology solutions that work to our customers' advantage."

About Graybar

Graybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the distribution of high-quality electrical, telecommunications and networking products, and an expert provider of related supply-chain management and logistics services. Through its network of more than 250 North American distribution facilities, it stocks and sells products from thousands of manufacturers, serving as the vital link to hundreds of thousands of customers. For more information, visit www.graybar.com or call 1-800-GRAYBAR (472-9227).

Contact: Dawn Ouchi, 314-573-6287

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