IDEAL OmniSeal Pro XL Tops Competitors at 2008 Upper Midwest Electrical Expo, Awarded 'Best New Product'


Achievement Reinforces Strong Market Acceptance of IDEAL Connectors, Handtools & Testers

SYCAMORE, IL, May 1, 2008 -- Continuing to win accolades for its best-of-breed data communications products, IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. announced today that its OmniSeal Pro XL compression tool and OmniCONN connectors were awarded the prestigious "Best New Product" award in their categories at the 2008 Upper Midwest Electrical Expo, the electrical industry's largest gathering in North America, held April 9-10, 2008, in Minneapolis, MN.

Exclusively selected by Expo attendees, this award garners respect throughout the electrical industry. The IDEAL OmniSeal Pro XL was honored based on its ability to meet the demands of satellite, CATV and CCTV system installers with its advanced set of features and increased connector compatibility. IDEAL OmniSeal RCA and F-series compression connectors were recognized for their unique, easy-to-terminate designs.

For more information, contact IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., Becker Place, Sycamore, Illinois 60178. Or phone 1-800-947-3614, Fax: 1-800-533-4483. On the web, www.idealindustries.com.

ABOUT IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. has been serving the electrical industry since 1916. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of professional quality tools and supplies meeting the needs of installation professionals in the construction, maintenance, data communications and original equipment manufacturing industries.

O'Connell Communications
Dan O'Connell
email: dan@oconnellpr.com
phone: 708-482-0212

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
Liz Koley
email: liz.koley@idealindustries.com
phone: 800-435-0705

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