HICKORY, NC – June 17, 2008 – CommScope, Inc. (NYSE:CTV), a global leader
in infrastructure solutions for communications networks, introduces XpressPrep™,
a CommScope innovation that reduces preparation steps for field applications.
XpressPrep is a new design feature on CommScope HEC 2 headend cables and
on the full range of indoor, underground, and messenger drop cable products
for broadband networks. Designed to reduce field preparation by more than
50 percent of the conventional time required to prepare drop and headend cables
for connectorization, the new XpressPrep supports the CommScope legacy of helping
service providers complete their jobs with optimum efficiency.
Reducing field preparation to three quick steps from the standard four, the
innovative XpressPrep design bonds the outer tape shield of a “tri” or “quad”
shield design to the cable jacket, enabling it to be removed along with the
jacket. It’s as easy as one-two-three: 1) Strip 2) Comb back the
braid 3) Install connectors.
According to Doug Wells, director, HFC (Hybrid Fiber Coax), CommScope Broadband
division, time studies and actual field applications have shown that XpressPrep
reduces by more than 50 percent the time involved preparing cable ends in tri
and quad shield designs.
“At the request of our customers, CommScope has developed XpressPrep to significantly
lower installation time and ultimately save costs,” said Wells. “Initial customer
feedback has been impressive. By cutting time, we can help customers make service
connection and equipment installation that much faster. Reduction of steps while
lowering installation costs—that’s a benefitting combination for our customers.”
CommScope will display its new XpressPrep, as well other solutions for the
cable industry, at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in Philadelphia, PA on June 25-27,
in booth #1050.
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About CommScope
CommScope, Inc. (NYSE: CTV – www.commscope.com) is a world leader in infrastructure
solutions for communication networks. Through its Andrew® brand it is a
global leader in radio frequency subsystem solutions for wireless networks.
Through its SYSTIMAX® brand, CommScope is a world leader in network infrastructure
solutions, delivering a complete end-to-end physical layer solution, including
cables and connectivity, enclosures, intelligent software and network design
services for business enterprise applications. It is also the premier manufacturer
of coaxial cable for broadband cable television networks and one of the leading
North American providers of environmentally secure cabinets for DSL and FTTN
applications. Backed by strong research and development, CommScope combines
technical expertise and proprietary technology with global manufacturing capability
to provide customers with infrastructure solutions for evolving global communications
networks in more than 130 countries around the world.
This press release includes forward-looking statements that are based on
information currently available to management, management’s beliefs, as well
as on a number of assumptions concerning future events. Forward-looking
statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of
uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results to differ
materially from those currently expected. For a more detailed description
of the factors that could cause such a difference, please see CommScope’s filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In providing forward-looking
statements, the company does not intend, and is not undertaking any obligation
or duty, to update these statements as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise.
Investor Contact:
Phil Armstrong, CommScope +1 828-323-4848 phil.armstrong@commscope.com
News Media Contact:
Beverly Lampe, CommScope +1 828-323-4873 blampe@commscope.com
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