Siemon Announces New MAX Surface Mount Box

For Immediate Release
February 28, 2005

Siemon Announces New MAX^® Surface Mount Box

Siemon is pleased to announce the release of its new line of MAX^® Surface Mount boxes, available in one, two, four and six port configurations. These compact and easy-to-install products bring the full range of Siemon work area connectivity to areas requiring surface mount installation.

The MAX Surface Mount Box is designed to support the entire range of Siemon flat single-port MAX^® modules, including their 10 Gigabit-ready 10G 6™ UTP and screened MAX modules, Category 6, Category 5e and Category 3 MAX outlets, as well as coax, video and fiber modules. The box will also accommodate the industry's highest performing copper connectivity - the Siemon Category 7 TERA^® outlet.

Multiple built-in cable management features ensure proper bend radius and strain relief for both copper and fiber, for a well-organized installation. The box also allows sufficient clearance for a range of cable sizes including the larger diameters of the latest 10-Gigabit UTP, Screened and Fully-Shielded cables.

The cover features a simple, secure release latch and designation areas for color-coded icons and write-on designation labels. Multiple breakout areas on the sides and bottom allow flexible cable and raceway entry. Mounting options include concealed screw and flush-mount magnets. All of these features combined with a new appealing design and decorative colors make this new Surface-Mount box from Siemon the ideal choice for your cabling needs.

To find out more about Siemon's new MAX Surface Mount Box and other Siemon innovations, visit www.siemon.com.

###

About Siemon: Established in 1903, Siemon is an industry leader specializing in the manufacture and innovation of high quality, high-performance network cabling solutions. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, with global offices, manufacturing and service partners throughout the world, Siemon offers the most comprehensive suite of copper (unshielded and shielded twisted-pair) category 5e, category 6 (Class E), augmented category 6/category 6A(Class E_A) and category 7/7A (Class F/F_A), and multimode and singlemode fiber cabling systems available. With over 400 active patents specific to structured cabling, from patch cords to patch panels, Siemon Labs invests heavily in R&D and development of industry standards, underlining the company's long-term commitment to its customers and the industry.

Press Contact:: Brian Duval; Marketing Communication Manager; Siemon; 101 Siemon Company Drive; Watertown, CT 06795; Phone : (1) 860 945-4380; Fax : (1) 860 945-8503