ELKTON, MD (June 7, 2004) - W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore), a leading supplier of high-performance RF interconnects, signs JSM Electronics, Inc. as a distributor of their RF connectors. Under the agreement, JSM Electronics will distribute Gore's connectors globally to customers in the defense & aerospace industries.
'We are very excited to have JSM Electronics as our distribution partner for our RF connectors,' states Steve Baldo, global RF products manager for Gore. 'By combining Gore's years of experience and application knowledge in developing innovative, high-performance RF connectors with JSM Electronics' expertise in the RF and microwave connector market, we can broaden our delivery of our interconnect solutions and better serve our customers in the electronics marketplace.'
'We at JSM Electronics are equally excited to have the opportunity to distribute for a high quality, high performance, RF connector manufacturer as Gore,' states Ann Norelli, president of JSM Electronics. 'With JSM's commitment as a Stocking Distributor and Gore's experience, expertise and application knowledge, we have the ability to support Gore's goal of expanding the distribution of their connectors, as well as enhancing the service to the customer.'
Among the line of quality connector products to be distributed are the GORE(TM) Blindmate SMP and SMPM Coaxial Connectors. The connector series combine high density and push-on convenience in a compact package size that saves both space and weight in all major microwave applications including printed circuit board mounts, thread-in shrouds, test adapters, cable connectors, and installation and extraction tools. Gore's extensive knowledge of unique materials results in the lightest, most reliable, high-density package available.
For more information on Gore's interconnects, please visit their Web site at http://www.gore.com.
ABOUT JSM ELECTRONICS, INC.
JSM Electronics, Inc. was founded in 1995 to serve the RF and microwave interconnect market. As a Woman Owned, Small Business, with unique technical support and value added capability, JSM quickly established itself on many well-known supplier bases. JSM prides itself as being 'Customer Friendly' by going that extra step. Additional services that are provided include schedule sharing, blanket agreements up to 24 months, corporate contracts and same day shipments, just to name a few. These services, along with JSM's exceptional customer service, provide a professional and timely response to all of its customers. http://www.jsm.cc/
ABOUT W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Founded in 1958, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has parlayed its unique technical capabilities into hundreds of diverse products and is world-renowned for its expertise in configuring the remarkably versatile polymer PTFE. This has resulted in numerous products for electronic signal transmission; fabric laminates; medical implants; as well as membrane, filtration, sealant, and fiber technologies for diverse industries. With $1B+ global sales and approximately 6,000 associates in 45 locations around the world, Gore is one of the '100 Best Companies to Work for in America.' For further information, please visit Gore's Web site at http://www.gore.com.
GORE is a trademark of W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.