General Cable and Panduit Announce Alliance and Introduce PanGen Structured Cabling Solutions New Technology-Enabling Systems For Both Performance-Driven and Value-Oriented Applications HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. and TINLEY PA......General Cable and Panduit Announce Alliance and Introduce PanGen Structured Cabling Solutions New Technology-Enabling Systems For Both Performance-Driven and Value-Oriented Applications HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. and TINLEY PARK, Ill., Nov 9, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- General Cable Corporation (NYSE:BGC), a global manufacturer of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable, and Panduit, a world leader in network and electrical solutions, today announced a new alliance and the introduction of the PanGen(TM) Structured Cabling Solutions designed to meet diverse network infrastructure requirements. The new General Cable and Panduit alliance brings together two respected leaders in cable and connectivity to provide a comprehensive line of structured cabling solutions. The strength of this new alliance includes research and product development along with extensive joint marketing and sales programs, which will bring enhanced customer-focused products and services to the market. PanGen structured cabling is offered in two copper Category solutions -- performance-driven PanGen(TM) Plus for the open-architecture enterprise market and value-oriented PanGen(TM) Pro for the smaller-sized business market. PanGen Plus solutions are offered with high-performance Category 5e and Category 6 cables and connectivity products. PanGen Pro solutions provide Category 5e and minimally compliant Category 6 cables for a high-quality option at an economical installed cost. All PanGen systems are backed by comprehensive technical support, cable management expertise and an outstanding PanGen(TM) System Warranty Program. "Panduit is proud to join forces with General Cable to deliver premier open architecture PanGen structured cabling solutions to the industry," said Andy Caveney, Panduit Vice President, Business Development. "We recognize General Cables commitment to service, quality and cable technology expertise and believe their strengths complement ours extremely well." "General Cable is excited to partner with the industrys leading connectivity manufacturer," added Jim Barney General Cables Senior Vice President and General Manager, Communications. "With our joint commitment to research and development, manufacturing excellence, customer satisfaction and ongoing industry leadership, we believe we bring tremendous value to our mutual customers." PanGen structured network cabling and connectivity systems will be sold through authorized General Cable and Panduit Distributors. For more information, call General Cable at 1-800-424-5666 or Panduit at 1-800-777-3300. General Cable and Panduit are planning to premiere the new PanGen structured cabling solutions to contractors with exhibits and conferences held at the 2005 BICSI Winter Conference in Orlando, Florida on January 24th through the 27th.