Charles Industries Names Phillips Communications & Equipment Company as New Distributor for Broadband Multiplexer Products.

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. -- Charles Industries Ltd., a privately held, diversified manufacturing and high-technology company today announces a new distribution agreement with Phillips Communications & Equipment Company, Inc., to sell and support the Charles Broadband Multiplexer product line. Phillips Communications & Equipment Company is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Charles Industries Broadband Access Solutions utilize a combination of Broadband Multiplexers, mini-DSLAMs, and Channel Banks to deliver integrated solutions for service providers and systems integrators alike. The Charles Broadband Multiplexer product line includes the Exchange Mux(TM) I, Exchange Mux(TM) II, Mini Mux(TM) 210 & 280, Mini Mux(TM) 155, and the Mini Mux(TM) 840. "We are pleased with the addition of Phillips as a channel partner," said Mark Rahmel, head of distribution sales for Charles Industries. "With Phillips as a partner, we expect to further penetrate the US broadband access market," he added.

"Phillips is excited about the opportunity to represent the Charles Multiplexer product line," said Bobby Baine, V.P. of Phillips Communications & Equipment Company. "The flexibility of the Exchange Mux II and the tremendous density of T1 termination afforded by the Mini-Mux 840 are generating demand from our customers. We are fully committed to offering our customers the products they need. Charles is a welcomed addition to Phillips' extensive product offering," Mr. Baine said.

About Phillips Communication and Equipment

Phillips Communications and Equipment Company, Inc. is a leading solution provider, combining best-of-class equipment with service and support options to provide telecommunications solutions that are tailored to a customer's individual needs. Phillips was established in 1979 to decommission central offices. As equipment was acquired from various sources, Phillips began restoring and reselling the decommissioned central office and transmission equipment. In the last decade, Phillips Communications has transitioned from a leading reseller of refurbished equipment into a major distributor of new and previously owned central office transmission and power equipment.

Phillips has provided equipment to virtually every type of industry, both in the U.S. and abroad. Coupled with a huge selection of product offerings, Phillips also specializes in recommending the right equipment, while providing accurate technical advice. For further information, please visit http://www.pc-e.net/.

About Charles Industries

Charles Industries, Ltd., is a privately held, diversified manufacturing and high-technology company. It is ISO 9000 and TL 9000 certified, and employs more than 600 individuals in its Rolling Meadows, Illinois, corporate headquarters and five U.S.-based manufacturing plants. Charles designs, manufactures and sells quality, innovative solutions worldwide through its Telecommunications, Marine and Industrial Groups. For further information, please visit http://www.charlesindustries.com or call [phone].