Gore Announces Exclusive North America Distributor of Wire & Cable


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Elkton, Md. / Arlington Tx. (December 2006) - W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore), a leading provider of aerospace wire and high data rate cable, is pleased to announce A. E. Petsche Company as the exclusive North America distributor of GORE(TM) Bulk Wire and Cable. This agreement enables Gore to continue to provide its key customers with excellent service and sales support.

"Gore is committed to meeting the needs of our customers," says Doug Hardy, global product manager for bulk wire and cable. "This agreement brings together the technical expertise of Gore with the service expertise of A. E. Petsche while benefiting our customers with shorter lead times, lower minimum order quantities and improved sales support."

"A. E. Petsche is pleased to combine its industry leading service skills with Gore's renowned wire & cable products," says Glenn Davidson, A. E. Petsche's CEO.

Under the agreement, A. E. Petsche will be the exclusive North America wire and cable distributor for Gore. They will stock a wide range of custom Gore products ranging from basic insulated and impedance controlled cables to complex round cables.

For more information, contact Gore at 800-445-4673, 302-292-5100, or visit their Web site at www.gore.com.

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 nearly $2 billion in global sales and over 7,000 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.

About 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, visit www.aepetsche.com.

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