ADC Introduces Global Manufacturing Strategy for Fiber-Optic Couplers; Ensures quick delivery of quality products.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 1996--ADC Telecommunications, Inc., announced today it will produce AOFR optical splitters and wavelength division multiplexers (WDMs) in Minneapolis, Minn., for its North and South American regions as part of an enhanced global manufacturing and distribution strategy. The global manufacturing plan will shorten delivery times and maintain cost effectiveness while still ensuring high-quality, reliable AOFR fiber-optic products for ADC's customers worldwide. AOFR is a subsidiary of ADC Telecommunications, with headquarters in Canberra, Australia.

"Since we added this product line to our offering we've seen an explosion in demand for these couplers worldwide," said Rick Masloski, vice president and general manager of ADC's fiber-optic division in its broadband connectivity group. "The fast-changing nature of our customers' business requires us to be more responsive. By adding production capability in Minnesota, we can better meet our customers' demanding delivery schedules for quality fiber-optic couplers."

"A global production and distribution strategy is important to both ADC and its North and South American customers," continued Masloski. "Customers in these regions are particularly heavy users of our coupler products, and therefore require quick turn-around and demand competitive pricing. A multi-region production strategy was imperative to meet and exceed our customers' requirements."

ADC will produce AOFR's optical splitters and WDMs in Minnesota in addition to its existing production in Canberra, Australia, where ADC is constructing a new, larger facility to house AOFR operations. The 4,400 square meter (47,300 square feet) facility is scheduled for completion in November of this year, and will encompass all AOFR Australia-based operations including space for offices, laboratories, manufacturing, assembly and warehousing.

ADC will provide the optical splitters and WDMs to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as well as package them for service providers such as cable TV companies, local telephone companies, inter-exchange carriers, competitive access providers and international service providers.

ADC Telecommunications, Inc., is a leading supplier of transmission and networking systems used to deliver voice, data and video services. The company holds a preeminent market position in physical connectivity products for fiber-optic, twisted-pair, coaxial and wireless networks. Wholly owned business units include ADC Video Systems, ADC Fibermux, ADC Kentrox, AOFR and ITS Corporation. The company also operates international business units in Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, England, Mexico, Singapore and Venezuela. Revenues for fiscal year 1995 were $586.2 million.

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