Best Power campaign takes first place in Computer Advertising Excellence competition.

NECEDAH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 1996--Best Power, worldwide manufacturer of uninterruptible power systems (UPSs), has been selected a first-place winner in the 12th Annual Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Golden Screen Awards for Computer Advertising Excellence. Co-sponsored by CompTIA and the Channel Group of CMP Media Inc., the 1996 Golden Screen Award (Big Budget Campaign) recognizes Best Power's brand awareness advertising campaign launched in May of 1996.

The impactful trade magazine advertising campaign revolves around the theme "Best Answers." The campaign promotes the overall expertise of Best Power in the area of protecting particular applications from the ravages and damages of power problems.

Winners were announced at the recent Breakaway Xchange Conference in Orlando, FL, co-sponsored by CompTIA and the Channel Group. John Venator, Executive Vice President/CEO, CompTIA, said, "As the computing industry's leading voice for recognizing the excellence of computer companies in a variety of areas, your participation allows us to salute you as an industry leader."

Best Power is a leading manufacturer of uninterruptible power systems which protect computers, information networks, and other critical systems from power-line disturbances. Best Power is a unit of General Signal Corporation, a leading worldwide manufacturer of products for the process control, electrical control and industrial technology industries.

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CONTACT: Best Power, Necedah

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