Channell's Mini-Rocker Connector Chosen by Cox Communications for New Telephony Network Deployments.Business Editors TEMECULA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2000 Channell Commercial Corp. (Nasdaq:CHNL CHNL Channel ) Monday announced that 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. Inc. has chosen Channell's Mini-Rocker(TM) copper wire connector system for their nationwide telephony network buildout. Cox is the first major U.S. broadband multiple system operator (MSO (1) (Multiple System Operator) Typically refers to a cable TV organization that owns more than one cable system, but it may refer to an operator of only one system. ) to approve the Channell Mini-Rocker as a key component of their rapidly growing telephony service offering nationwide. It is estimated that the total U.S. broadband (CATV (Community Antenna TV) The original name for cable TV. It used a single antenna at the highest location in the community in order to deliver a quality signal to homes in areas with hilly terrain or other interference. ) market opportunity for copper wire connectivity components such as the Mini-Rocker is in the area of $15-$20 million. Cox Communications is one of the nation's largest broadband communications companies, delivering an array of video, voice and data services to residential and commercial customers via an advanced broadband delivery network of fiber optic and coaxial cables. Successfully deployed worldwide by many telephone network operators and telecommunications equipment OEM's, the Mini-Rocker is an environmentally sealed insulation displacement connector with a Category 5 data transmission rating and offers high-density, high-performance copper connectivity without requiring the use of tools. The Mini-Rocker's rocker mechanism automatically strips, connects and protects the wire. William H. Channell, Jr., president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. said: "We are delighted that Cox Communications has selected the Mini-Rocker for its new telephony network. As a leading innovator in the communications industry, Cox's choice of the Mini-Rocker confirms the validity of our global connectivity strategy. The Mini-Rocker, together with the enclosures we have been supplying Cox for many years, exemplifies Channell's dedication to supporting the rapidly changing needs of our customers." About Channell Channell Commercial Corp. is a global designer and manufacturer of telecommunications equipment primarily supplied to telephone and broadband network operators worldwide. Major product lines include a complete line of thermoplastic A polymer material that turns to liquid when heated and becomes solid when cooled. There are more than 40 types of thermoplastics, including acrylic, polypropylene, polycarbonate and polyethylene. and metal fabricated enclosures, advanced copper termination and connectorization products, fiber optic cable Noun 1. fiber optic cable - a cable made of optical fibers that can transmit large amounts of information at the speed of light fibre optic cable transmission line, cable, line - a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power management systems and coaxial-based passive RF electronics. With headquarters in Temecula, Channell currently operates its U.S. manufacturing facilities in California and a distribution facility in North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. . International operations include manufacturing facilities in Toronto (Canada), London (U.K.), Sydney (Australia) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). Channell's customers have included telco and broadband service providers such as AT&T, Bell Atlantic, BellSouth, GTE GTE General Telephone & Electronics GTE Génie Thermique et Énergie (French) GTE Gas Turbine Engine GTE Global Tropospheric Experiment GTE Geothermal Energy GTE Gas Turbine Efficiency plc (Sweden & USA) , British Telecom, Singapore Telecom, Telekom Malaysia, Telstra, Cable & Wireless, Rogers Canada, Shaw Communications, Optus, Cox Communications, Time Warner, Media One and TCI (Trustworthy Computing Initiative) An umbrella term from Microsoft for its efforts to improve security in Windows. TCI was announced in 2002 after viruses such as Code Red and Nimda had succeeded in attacking numerous Windows computers. . Corporate Profile An eight-page Channell Corporate Profile can be viewed at www.channellcomm.com. The Corporate Profile includes illustrations of the Local Loop and typical Channell products in the Local Loop. It also includes a discussion of the Company's markets, competitive position and growth strategy. Forward-Looking Statements Forward-looking statements contained within this news release are subject to many uncertainties in the company's operations and business environments. Examples of such uncertainties include customer demand, material costs, integration of acquired businesses and worldwide economic conditions among others. Such uncertainties are discussed further in the company's annual report/10K and S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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