Augat wins supply agreement from Cox Communications; Company's communications products division selected to supply coaxial connectors for Cox's network improvements and plant extensions.MANSFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 1996 -- Augat Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AUG) today announced that its Communications Products Division has been awarded a two-year agreement to supply Cox Communications Cox Communications is a privately owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises providing digital cable television and telecommunications services in the United States. It is the third-largest[2] cable television provider in the United States, serving more than 6. , a leading media and broadband communications company Communications Company is a communications unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are part of Combat Logistics Regiment 37 , 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3MLG) and III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF). The unit is based out of the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. located in Atlanta, GA, with coaxial co·ax·i·al adj. Having or mounted on a common axis. coaxial Adjective 1. Electronics (of a cable) transmitting by means of two concentric conductors separated by an insulator connector products to be used in a variety of system upgrade projects. The agreement is valued at a total of approximately $10 million. "Through our Communications Products Division, Augat is committed to playing a major role in shaping the landscape for the future of cable-based communications services worldwide," said Augat's chief executive officer William Fenoglio. "Being selected by Cox Communications to provide coaxial connectors is further evidence of our success in pursuing that goal. This is a significant contract for Augat and a strategic opportunity to expand our relationship with one of the country's largest multiple system operators." Larry Buffington, vice-president and general manager of Augat's Communications Division said, "Cox selected Augat for the capabilities of our 'W' series coaxial connector, which employs a three-piece design. We believe this agreement is indicative of the quality of our communications products and our ability to meet the demands of industry leaders." Cox Communications, Inc., (NYSE:COX) is among the nation's five largest multiple system operators, serving some 3.2 million customers. Cox is a fully integrated, diversified diversified (di·verˑ·s broadband communications company with interests in the domestic and international cable distribution systems, programming networks, and telecommunications technology. Augat Inc. is a world-class supplier of interconnection in·ter·con·nect v. in·ter·con·nect·ed, in·ter·con·nect·ing, in·ter·con·nects v.intr. To be connected with each other: The two buildings interconnect. v.tr. technology solutions to the communications, automotive, computer and industrial markets. The company is pursuing a strategy for growth through customer partnerships, new-product introductions, strategic acquisitions and ongoing productivity measures. CONTACT: Ellen B. Richstone or James R. Buckley James Richard Buckley (November 18, 1870 - June 22, 1945) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Buckley attended the public and parochial schools and Christian Brothers' Commercial Academy. He engaged in mercantile pursuits. Augat Inc. Sharon Merrill Associates, Inc. 508/543-4300 617/262-1800 |
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