Belden® introduces a new corporate identity and a significantly expanded master catalog

With the introduction of its new corporate identity, Belden marks its evolution from a wire and cable product supplier to a full-service provider of signal transmission solutions.

St. Louis, Missouri – Belden announces the launch of an initiative that unifies its corporate identity with its flagship brand: Belden. To reflect the company’s expanded product position as a supplier of signal transmission solutions, Belden also introduces a new brandline: Belden - Sending All the Right Signals™.

The company is also issuing the 2006 edition of the Belden Master Catalog (in print and at www.belden.com), the industry’s most valued resource for wire and cable information worldwide. Besides offering broad and diverse lines of copper and optical fiber electronic cables, the 2006 Master Catalog incorporates new product/system solutions, including data network connectivity, structured cabling systems and services, enclosures and racks, surface raceway systems, cable management accessories, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) systems.

John Stroup, President and CEO of Belden, said, “Extensive market research confirms that the Belden brand is one of our most powerful assets. ‘Belden’ is synonymous with customer care, application expertise and high quality, reliable products for every market we serve – from broadcast and entertainment to data networking, industrial networks, security applications and home automation. Our goal is to build on this foundation by bringing a whole new array of signal transmission solutions and services to our global customers.”

Larrie Rose, President of Belden – Europe, commenting on Belden’s ongoing evolution from a wire and cable company to a single – source provider of signal transmission solutions, said “Belden offers one of the most comprehensive signal transmission product lines that include copper and fiber cable, connectors and cable management systems. When customers face ‘Mission Critical’ applications, they trust Belden to provide the quality and service to satisfy those environments on a global scale.”

To obtain additional information, please contact Dee Johnson, Belden Investor Relations, at +1 314.854.8045, or Frank Stone, Marketing Communication Manager, at +1 765.983.5354. Or visit our web site at www.belden.com.

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