May 2002 - CPI and Sanmina - SCI Sign Global Agreement to Co-Develop Network Enclosure Products

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.—Chatsworth Products, Inc. (CPI), a 100% employee-owned leading manufacturer of structural support systems for technology equipment, and Sanmina-SCI, one of the world's largest manufacturers of cabling and circuits, announce the signing of an agreement to design, develop and manufacture high quality cabinets and enclosure systems for computer networks worldwide.

CPI's legacy as a solutions provider to end users, and its expertise in the sales and marketing of systems designed to organize, store and secure computer networks, are being combined with Sanmina-SCI's internationally recognized efficiency as a contract designer and manufacturer of electronics and system storage products. CPI customers worldwide will benefit from the enhanced product design resources, global manufacturing presence and international sales and marketing support created by the announcement of an agreement between the two companies. With global sales of more than 10 billion dollars (US) and operations located in 22 countries and five continents, Sanmina-SCI's skill in the cost-effective design and manufacturing of complex interconnect products and its leadership in circuit fabrication, system assembly, integration, and production of enclosures and cabling are recognized throughout the world. The pairing of Sanmina-SCI's extensive manufacturing resources and engineering capabilities with CPI's global sales, customer service and distributor networks will provide customers worldwide with leading-edge, high quality products without peer in the industry.

"The combined resources resulting from the CPI / Sanmina-SCI business agreement will provide our customers with unique solutions that will set new industry standards for quality and maximum value" said CPI's president, Joseph Cabral. "Sanmina-SCI's internationally recognized engineering resources and the efficiencies of its manufacturing operations perfectly complement the leadership position CPI has established in the areas of customer service, support, training and distribution. I'm also extremely excited that the agreement greatly expands our ability to service our international customers through the worldwide engineering and manufacturing operations of Sanmina-SCI. We're looking forward to jointly developing new products that will serve to strengthen our established reputation as a reliable solutions provider for our customers."

About Chatsworth Products

Chatsworth Products (CPI) is a global manufacturer of products and solutions that protect your ever-growing investment in information and communications technology for IT and industrial automation applications. We act as your business partner and are uniquely prepared to respond to your requirements with global availability and rapid product customization, giving you a competitive advantage. With decades of experience engineering thermal, power and cable management solutions for the data center, enterprise networking and industrial enclosure markets, CPI is well positioned to provide you with unequaled application expertise, customer service and technical support, and a global network of industry-leading distributors.

CPI is listed with the General Services Administration (GSA) under Federal Supply Schedule IT 70. Products are also available through GSA Advantage and through Government Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), including GSA Connections and NITAAC-ECS III (www.chatsworth.com/gov).

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