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March 2006

WHITNEY BLAKE COMPANY ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF
ADIRONDACK WIRE & CABLE

Strategic Acquisition Strengthens Whitney Blake’s Presence in Telecom Industry

Bellows Falls, VT- Whitney Blake Company, a leader in interconnect solutions, announces the acquisition of Adirondack Wire & Cable (AWC), a division of ASC Industries. AWC is a leading manufacturer of cable and cable assemblies for telecom, voice and data communications.

Clear strategic synergies between the two companies will allow Whitney Blake and AWC to provide their customers with ongoing competitive pricing, fast lead times, and high levels of quality, service and technical support.

"Adirondack Wire & Cable has built an extraordinary reputation for high quality wiring harnesses and copper cable assemblies," said Sheldon Scott, President and CEO of Whitney Blake Company. "We are very excited about the opportunities that this new division presents for our company as we expand our presence in the telecom arena and explore new markets."

Whitney Blake will continue to offer high quality coil cords and custom cable assemblies in addition to AWC’s comprehensive product line. Operations at the AWC facility in Monterrey, Mexico will be maintained and all key personnel will be retained.

AWC products are available through telecom/data/voice distributors and specified by end-users, CATV, RBOC’s and OEM markets worldwide.

About Adirondack Wire & Cable

Adirondack (AWC), a division of Whitney Blake Company, is a primary manufacturer of wiring harnesses and copper cable assemblies for telecom/data, premise wiring and OEM applications specializing in modular telephone cords and cordage. All products are manufactured in the ISO9002/QS9000/TS16949 registered, AWC factory, providing customers with competitive pricing, fast lead times and high levels of quality, service, and technical support. All products are manufactured to OEM specifications and comply with the latest industry standards and regulations. For more information, please call 800-237-4542 or visit www.awcwb.com.

January 2006

WHITNEY BLAKE COMPANY OFFERS SAG-RESISTANT COIL TETHER

Ideal for a Variety of Industrial Manufacturing Applications

Bellows Falls, VT- Whitney Blake Company, the leader in interconnect solutions, introduces its durable, sag-resistant Coil Tether for original equipment manufacturers. Whitney Blake’s Coil Tether is ideal for connecting products or components in a variety of industries including retail, banking, electrical, gaming, business and commercial, and signage applications.

Whitney Blake’s Coil Tether has a multitude of applications, including, but not limited to, stylus lead on card swipe machines and PDA’s, employee key/tag holders, high-end security device items or demo items, personal data devices, writing instruments and signage.

Exceptional engineering and a manufacturer blueprint using pre-coiled urethane cable gives the Whitney Blake Coil Tether remarkable coil memory and superior retractile properties. The coiled tether is offered in standard and custom lengths and may be configured with a myriad of clips, wrist bands, clasps and attachments. A central textile
or metal strength member is present for added strength and security.

The urethane cable used in Whitney Blake’s formula yields a non-absorbent tether that is resistant to salt water, chemicals and other harsh elements. Additionally, its non-corrosive and non-abrasive base material contains an electrical insulator that is safe for the environment.

"Our tether is resistant to temperature extremes making it a perfect choice for both hot and cold weather conditions," says Scott Sheldon, President and CEO of Whitney Blake Company.

January 2006

WHITNEY BLAKE OFFERS DURABLE COILED CORDS FOR INDUSTRIAL INTERCONNECT APPLICATIONS

Cords Feature Highly-Mobile and Extremely Durable Neoprene Jacket

Bellows Falls, VT- Whitney Blake Company, the leader in interconnect solutions, offers its heavy-duty coiled cords for industrial interconnect applications. Featuring a durable Neoprene jacket for extra protection, Whitney Blake’s wide variety of in-stock coiled cords are especially designed to withstand in harsh manufacturing environments. Ideal for wire and cable applications, Whitney Blake’s coil cords are used with automotive equipment, computers, bar code readers, material handling equipment, production line tools, and a large array of instrumentation and testing devices.

Whitney Blake’s Neoprene coiled cords provide optimum retractile properties over a broad temperature range, giving the user the greater range of motion needed for demanding environments. Whitney Blake’s reliable coiled cords have an extension length of 10 to 20 feet (2 to 4 feet retracted) and are available in 12AWG through 18AWG configurations. The light and medium duty cords reach a maximum of 300 volts, while the heavy duty cords reach a maximum of 600 volts.

Its broad range of in-stock coiled cords are available for immediate delivery, however, Whitney Blake can develop custom-designed cords to meet most client requirements. All of Whitney Blake’s coiled cords are UL-listed and CSA-certified. Various wire gauges and conductor counts are also available.

January 2006

WHITNEY BLAKE OFFERS HI-FLEX COIL CORDS FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS

Durable Cords Feature High Quality Conductor Materials, Strand Counts, Jacket Compounds and Shielding

BELLOWS FALLS, VT– Whitney Blake Company, the leader in interconnect solutions, offers a complete range of hi-flex coil cords for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). These durable cords feature high quality conductor materials, strand counts, primary jacket compounds, and shielding. Ideal for a variety of OEM market applications, Whitney Blake’s cords are often used to manufacture products for the medical, military, industrial, electronics, packaging, telecommunications and gaming industries.

Whitney Blake’s hi-flex cable, coil cords and cable assemblies provide superior long term failure-free service in rugged environments. The company’s product line is particularly designed for applications requiring superior extension life, sag-resistant coil memory, and excellent flex performance.

A broad range of in-stock coiled cords are available for immediate delivery, however, Whitney Blake can develop custom-designed cords to meet specific client requirements, from quick turnaround prototypes to large volume production.

All of Whitney Blake’s coiled cords are UL-listed and CSA-certified and various wire gauges and conductor counts are also available.

January 2006

WHITNEY BLAKE ANNOUNCES NEW LINE OF COIL CORDS

Industry-Leading Cords are Ideal for Wire and Cable Applications

Bellows Falls, VT- Whitney Blake Company, the leader in interconnect solutions, announces a new line of in-stock Coil Cords, including SVOW (light duty), SJOW (medium duty) and SOW (heavy duty). Whitney Blake’s wide variety of in-stock and custom designed Coiled Cords are used throughout the entire wire and cable industry. These Coiled Cords are ideal for many different industries, including industrial, electronics, medical equipment, and instrumentation and testing.

Whitney Blake’s SVOW, SJOW and SOW Coiled Cords are manufactured using a highly-mobile and extremely durable Neoprene jacket. These cords have an extension length of 10-to-20 feet (2-to-4 feet retracted) and are available in 12AWG through 18AWG. The light and medium duty cords reach a maximum of 300 volts, while the heavy duty cords reach a maximum of 600 volts. All are UL-listed and CSA-certified.

In addition, Whitney Blake offers in-stock power supply coiled cords which are UL-listed, CSA certified / SVO/SJO, and rated for 125V. These cords come in 1.5 lengths (retracted), with an extension length of 7.5 feet, and are 3 conductor 18 gauge. Various wire gauges and conductor counts are also available.

Whitney Blake’s Neoprene coil cords provide optimum retractile properties over a broad temperature range, giving the user the greater range of motion needed for demanding environments. In addition to its broad range of in-stock coiled cords available for immediate delivery, Whitney Blake can develop custom-designed cords to meet most client requirements.

January 2006

WHITNEY BLAKE OFFERS IN-LINE, MOISTURE SEALED, PASSIVE LATCH INTERCONNECT SYSTEM FOR MARINE APPLICATIONS

Unique Moisture Seal Contacts Protect Against Corrosion, Rust and Debris

BELLOWS FALLS, VT– Whitney Blake Company, the leader in interconnect solutions, announces its in-line, moisture sealed, Passive Latch interconnect system for the marine applications. Its uniquely designed moisture seal contacts protect against corrosion, rust and debris. Whitney Blake’s Passive Latch interconnect system is ideal for OEM manufacturing applications including boating, marine, sonar equipment, electrical connections and fish finders.

Because of its convenient detachable interface, Whitney Blake’s Passive Latch ensures a safe connection and prevents potential hazards that sometimes arise with traditional systems. For example, should the cable get caught on an object such as a branch, its innovatively designed interface de-mates at a specifically designed pull force, preventing injury to both the operator and the equipment itself.

Whitney Blake’s Passive Latch is designed and manufactured by the highly skilled engineers at Whitney Blake who develop, prototype, test and produce custom cables and cable assemblies that directly suit client applications.

January 2006

WHITNEY BLAKE OFFERS HI-FLEX COIL CORDS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS

Durable Cords Feature High Quality RoHS Compliant Conductor Materials, Jacket Compounds and Shielding

BELLOWS FALLS, VT– Whitney Blake Company, the leader in interconnect solutions, offers a complete range of hi-flex coil cords for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). These durable cords are manufactured utilizing a wide variety of high performance RoHS compliant materials and are available with standard and mixed conductor gauges. Specifically developed to meet the challenges of one’s market application, various jacket compounds and shieldings are also available. Ideal for a variety of OEM market applications, Whitney Blake’s cords are often used to manufacture products for the medical, military, industrial, electronics, packaging, telecommunications and gaming industries.

Whitney Blake’s hi-flex cable, coil cords and cable assemblies provide superior long term failure-free service in rugged environments and are offered with standard and custom designed flex reliefs. The company’s product line is particularly designed for applications requiring superior extension life, sag-resistant coil memory, and excellent flex performance.

A broad range of in-stock coiled cords are available for immediate delivery, however, Whitney Blake can develop custom-designed cords to meet specific client requirements, from quick turnaround prototypes to large volume production.

Many of Whitney Blake’s coiled cords are UL-listed and CSA-certified and various wire gauges and conductor counts are also available.

January 2006

WHITNEY BLAKE OFFERS SOW RATED COILED CORDS FOR HEAVY-DUTY APPLICATIONS

Especially Tough And Durable Jacket For Abrasion Resistance

Bellows Falls, VT- Whitney Blake Company, the leader in interconnect solutions, offers its SOW rated coiled cords, designed for heavy-duty applications. Used throughout the wire and cable industry, Whitney Blake’s SOW coiled cords comply with RoHS and WEEE regulations. These rugged cords are ideal for use in industrial equipment, production line tools, material handling equipment, commercial vehicles, control equipment, and instrumentation and testing devices used by many Fortune 500 OEM’s.

Whitney Blake’s SOW coiled cords feature a highly-mobile and extremely durable Neoprene jacket. These cords have an extension length of 10 to 20 feet (2 to 4 feet retracted) and are available in 12AWG through 18AWG. These SOW cords reach a maximum of 600 volts and provide optimum retractile properties over a broad temperature range, giving the user the greater range of motion needed for demanding environments. All cords are UL-listed and CSA-certified.

Its broad range of in-stock coiled cords are available for immediate delivery, however, Whitney Blake can develop custom-designed cords to meet most any requirement. Various wire gauges and conductor counts are also available.

January 2006

WHITNEY BLAKE OFFERS W RATED STOCK CORDS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ROHS AND WEEE REGULATIONS

Industry-Leading Cords are Ideal for Wire and Cable Applications

Bellows Falls, VT- Whitney Blake Company, the leader in interconnect solutions, offers industry-leading stock cords that comply with RoHS and WEEE regulations. Used throughout the entire wire and cable industry, this extensive line of stock cords includes SVOW (light duty), SJOW (medium duty) and SOW (heavy duty) coiled cords. These coiled cords are ideal for many different industries, including industrial and medical equipment, and instrumentation and testing devices used by many Fortune 500 OEM’s.

Whitney Blake’s SVOW, SJOW and SOW coiled cords feature a highly-mobile and extremely durable Neoprene jacket. These cords have an extension length of 10 to 20 feet (2 to 4 feet retracted) and are available in 12AWG through 18AWG. The light and medium duty cords reach a maximum of 300 volts, while the heavy duty cords reach a maximum of 600 volts. Whitney Blake’s Neoprene coiled cords provide optimum retractile properties over a broad temperature range, giving the user the greater range of motion needed for demanding environments. All are UL-listed and CSA-certified.

In addition, Whitney Blake offers in-stock power supply coiled cords which are UL-listed, CSA certified / SVO/SJO, and rated for 125V. These cords come in 1.5 lengths (retracted), with an extension length of 7.5 feet, and are 3 conductor 18 gauge. Various wire gauges and conductor counts are also available.

Whitney Blake’s technical advances in the reduction of environmental hazardous substances has enabled the company to provide high performance, environmentally safe products in support of an environmentally conscious OEM customer base.

January 2006

WHITNEY BLAKE INTRODUCES RUGGED, HIGH-PERFORMANCE HEADSET AND HANDSET ASSEMBLY CORDS

Ideal for Communication Applications in the Military Industry

Bellows Falls, VT - Whitney Blake Company, the leader in interconnect solutions, introduces rugged, high-performance headset and handset assembly cords for communication applications in the military industry. The new cords are manufactured with a Polyurethane jacket and may be customized with appropriate contacts and connectors.

Whitney Blake’s Headset and Handset are ideal for applications including radio telephone handsets, vehicle intercom systems and mobile radio systems. The length and flexibility of the cords gives users a greater range of motion, needed in demanding environments. The durability of the cords is designed to uphold in the harshest conditions. Whitney Blake’s communication cords are also well suited for utility and field site applications and may be enhanced through the design and development of custom over-molds.

January 2006

WHITNEY BLAKE OFFERS DURABLE COILED CORDS FOR MEDICAL INDUSTRY

Cords Feature A Wide Variety Of Jacket Compounds Including Neoprene, Sanoprene, Urethane & PVC

Bellows Falls, VT- Whitney Blake Company, the leader in interconnect solutions, offers its coiled cords for use in medical interconnect applications. Whitney Blake’s wide variety of coiled cords offer flexibility and durability in the most demanding environments. Specifically designed for high performance applications, these coil cords are used with medical equipment, including, as examples, illuminators for cavity inspections, portable instruments, thermometers for measuring body temperatures and body sensors for sleep disorders monitoring.

Whitney Blake’s highly-mobile coiled cords provide optimum retractile properties over a broad temperature range, giving the user a greater range of motion needed for demanding environments. Whitney Blake’s coiled cords are available in a wide range of extended lengths, conductor counts & wire gauges to meet the specific application needs.

Its broad range of in-stock coiled cords are available for immediate delivery, however, Whitney Blake can develop custom-designed cords to meet most client requirements. All of Whitney Blake’s coiled cords are UL-listed and CSA-certified. Various wire gauges and conductor counts are also available.

January 2006

WHITNEY BLAKE COMPANY OFFERS SOLUTIONS TO NEW ENVIRONMENTAL RESTRICTIONS

In Compliance With RoHS and WEEE

Bellows Falls, VT- Whitney Blake Company, a leader in interconnect solutions, now offers straight cable, coiled cords and high performance flexible products that comply with recent RoHS (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances) and WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) environmental regulations. Whitney Blake’s new RoHS/WEEE compliant product line is ideal for original equipment manufacturers in the electronics and medical industries.
"RoHS and WEEE are some the most significant developments in environmental legislation to happen in many years and these directives will significantly impact the electronics and medical device industries, as component manufacturers and end equipment makers are forced to change their processes to comply with the legislation," said Paul Carter, Vice President at Whitney Blake. "Whitney Blake’s focused engineering and design efforts have been successful in developing products utilizing environmental compliant materials suitable for a broad range of interconnect applications."

Whitney Blake’s technical advances in the reduction of environmental hazardous substances has enabled the company to provide high performance, environmentally safe products in support of an environmentally conscious OEM customer base.

April 2003
Whitney Blake

The Whitney Blake Company Is Now An Iso 9001-2000 Certified Company

Following the completion of a two day NQA ISO Certification Audit on March 19, 2003, in which Whitney Blake Company met all of the new ISO 9001-2000 level requirements, we were then recommended to be certified to the newly revised ISO Standards. Since this ISO revision encompassed major changes that required that our entire Quality Manual be completely rewritten and many of our procedures be revised, it meant that a major effort had to be made to qualify for this new certification level.

We were informed that 30 % of the companies in the US have either just started or have yet to begin a transition program to meet this goal. By our achieving certification at this time, we have an immediate advantage in the sales & market place for our wire, cable and retractile cord products.

August 2002
Cabling Business Magazine

Medical Information Bus (M.l.B.) Interconnect Cable Device

Whitney Blake Company offers the Medical Information Bus (M.I.B.) interconnect cable device, ideal for use in critical situations. The M.I.B. cable is pre-engineered with a flame retardant jacket, meets IEEE 1073.4.1 standards, provides clear, reliable signal transmission, and has superior extension and retractile characteristics providing the reliability needed for the critical signal devices typical in medical, aerospace and other sensitive environments. Whitney Blake’s M.I.B. cable consists of six conductors: one 28 AWG twisted pair offering two data signal lines; a second 24 AWG twisted pair providing two power conductors; and two individual 28 AWG for unique function signal lines. Additionally, all conductors are insulated with a durable dielectric material to ensure dependable performance. The M.I.B. cable’s 28 AWG drain wire provides ease of termination to the back shells of the cable connectors. The polyurethane jacket is designed to withstand repeated cord extensions, maintain retractability, and act as a reliable environmental barrier.

July 19, 2002
Engineering Talk.com

Whitney Blake Company has a range of fully connectorised communication cords for use in harsh environments.

Date: 19 July 2002
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Subject: Connectorised communication cords

Whitney Blake Company has a range of fully connectorised communication cords for use in harsh communication environments. Originally designed for military use, the new cords are manufactured with a polyurethane jacket and come pre-assembled with all appropriate contacts and connectors for assembly into communication devices.

The communication cords are ideal for utility and field site applications.

Whitney Blake's communication cords can be used in radiotelephone handsets and other communication equipment, such as vehicle intercom systems and mobile radio systems.

The length and flexibility of the cords gives the user a greater range of motion needed in demanding environments. The pre-assembled communication cords are also designed to allow greater freedom in the manufacturing process, making them ideal for OEM's.

Additionally, Whitney Blake custom designs cords to meet specific end user demands for use in a variety of settings.

April 2002
Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry

Interconnect Cable Device

A pre-engineered cable offers a flame retardant jacket, clear signal transmission, and extension and retraction capabilities. The medical information bus (M.l.B.) cable consists of six conductors: a 28 AWG twisted pair with two data signal lines, a 24 AWG pair with two power conductors, and two 28 AWG for function signal lines. Conductors are insulated with a durable dielectric material. A polyurethane jacket withstands repeated cord extensions and acts as an environment barrier. M.I.B.’s 28 AWG drain wire eases wire termination to the back shells of the cable connectors.

April 2002
Wireless Design & Development

Military Cable

Whitney Blake’s cutting edge expertise in matching materials and performance requirements allowed them to create a technologically advanced set of cable assemblies which were developed in conjunction with a key military supplier that will serve a critical application in state-of-the-art military headset communications. Whitney Blake’s many military specification capabilities include: the production of miniature audio cords in accordance with MIL-C-10392 for use with microphones, telephones and switchboards; high performance retractile cords in accordance with MIL-C-13273 for use on various audio equipment; and cable assemblies in accordance with MIL-DTL-22442 used in aircraft intracommunications and intercommunication.

One of the first commercial suppliers of retractile cords, Whitney Blake prides itself on providing superior products and services through their R&D resources, effective quality management, on-time delivery and reliable response. Whitney Blake’s “rapid response” design and engineering team works to bring new ideas and improvements to their existing product lines through innovative concepts and prototypes, allowing their customers to keep pace with and dominate their markets.

April 2002
Product News Network

Whitney Blake Company Offers Reliable, Flame Retardant Interconnect Cable. Whitney Blake Co.

(April 26, 2002 08:15 AM) Bellows Falls, Vt. Whitney Blake Company, the leader in interconnect solutions, now offers its new M.l.B. device interconnect cable for use in LDS settings and the health care industry. Each M.l.B. cable is pre-engineered with a polyurethane flame retardant jacket and meets IEEE 1073.4.1 standards.

Whitney Blake’s M.l.B. cable consists of six conductors: one 28 AWG twisted pair offering two data signal lines; a second 24 AWG twisted pair providing two power conductors; and two individual 28 AWG for unique function signal lines. Additionally, all conductors are insulated with a durable dielectric material to ensure dependable performance.

The M.l.B. cable’s 28 AWG drain wire provides ease of termination to the back shells of the cable connectors. The polyurethane jacket is designed to withstand repeated cord extensions, maintain retractability, and act as a reliable environmental barrier.

About Whitney Blake Company

Whitney Blake Company is the industry leader in off-the-shelf retractile cords and offers complete cable assembly from design to finished product. Its cable assemblies are used by OEM’s as a component in the manufacture of a variety of commercial and military communications, transportation, electronic data processing, medical electronics, durable goods and other equipment. In business since 1899 and incorporated in Vermont in 1985, Whitney Blake Company has ISO 9000 certification and UL approval.

Wire & Cable Technology International
Volume 5, Issue 14
March 18, 2002

Cable for critical data transmission applications

Whitney Blake Co., Bellows Falls, VT, USA, now offers Medical Information Bus (M.l.B.) interconnect cable for use in critical applications. It has a flame retardant jacket, meets IEEE 1073.4.1 standards, offers reliable signal transmission and has good extension and retractile characteristics, making it ideal for the critical signal devices used in medical, aerospace and other sensitive environments.

The M.l.B. cable has six conductors: one 28 AWG (0.08 mm2) twisted pair offering two data signal lines, a 24 AWG (0.205 mm2) twisted pair for two power conductors along with two 28 AWG (0.08 mm2) unique function signal lines. All conductors are insulated with a durable dielectric material. A 28 AWG (0.08 mm2) drain wire provides easy termination to the back shells of the cable connectors. The polyurethane jacket acts as a reliable environmental barrier.

Feb. 23 - Mar. 6, 2002
The Trucker
Volume 15, No. 4

Whitney Blake rolls out line of truck cables

BELLOWS FALLS, VT. - Whitney Blake Co. introduced its rugged and durable truck cable as part of its electrical cord series. The new cable is an interconnect system designed to meet the heavy-duty demands of the trucking industry. Each truck cable is pre-engineered with superior extension life, sag-resistant coil memory and resistance to road salt, according to a company press release.

The cables also are designed to deliver resistance to fluids of all kinds, including battery acid, brake fluid, diesel fuel, engine coolants, power steering fluid and a host of other oils that pose problems for normal truck cables, the release said.

Cable for critical data transmission applications.

January 2002
Vermont Business Magazine

Whitney Blake responds to military demands

Whitney Blake Company, the industry leader in customized and off-the-shelf retractable cords, has been pioneering the design, development and manufacturing of various cable and wire products since 1899. Located in Bellows Falls,VT the company recently has become a leader n the development and manufacture of high performance military communications cables, cords and assemblies. One of the first commercial suppliers of retractile cords, Whitney Blake prides itself on providing superior products and services through their R&D resources, effective quality management, on-time delivery and reliable response.

Whitney Blake’s cutting edge expertise in matching materials and performance requirements has allowed them to create a technologically advanced set of cable assemblies which were developed in conjunction with a key military supplier that will serve a critical application in state-of-the-art military headset communications: the production of miniature audio cords in accordance with MIL-C-10392 for use with microphones, telephones and switchboards; high performance retractable cords in accordance with MIL-C-13273 for use on various audio equipment; and cable assemblies in accordance with MIL-DTL-22442 used in aircraft intracommunications and intercommunication.

January 2002
Today’s Trucking

Sag-resistant truck cable from Whitney Blake

Whitney Blake Co., an interconnect solutions provider, has introduced its new truck cable as part of its electrical cord series. The company calls the cable rugged and durable, with each truck cable pre-engineered with superior extension life, sag-resistant coil memory, and super resistance to road salt.

The company says the cables are designed to resist all kinds of fluids including: battery acid, brake fluid, diesel fuel, engine coolants, power steering fluid and a host of other oils that pose problems for normal truck cables.

Additionally, each truck cable features specially designed connectors and an abrasion resistant jacket for handling rough conditions.