global sales of us$1.62 billion elevate commscope into fortune 1000
CommScope, along with its global brand, SYSTIMAX® Solutions, is ranked No. 11 in ’Network and Other Communications Equipment’ industry
CommScope, Inc. (NYSE: CTV), a global leader in infrastructure solutions for communications networks, has announced it has been added to the annual FORTUNE 1000 list of the largest corporations in the United States. With 2006 sales of approximately $1.62 billion, CommScope was ranked No. 11 in the “Network and Other Communications Equipment” industry by FORTUNE magazine, alongside the nation’s other leading communication technology companies.
“Being on the FORTUNE 1000 list is a testament to the tremendous efforts of our 4,500 talented employees and the value they deliver to our customers large and small around the world,” said Frank M. Drendel, CommScope Chairman and CEO. “CommScope is committed to developing and providing our customers with next-generation communication network infrastructure solutions. Our position on this distinguished list of leading multi-national corporations further validates our strategic plan and our focus on the ‘last mile’ of telecommunications.”
The news comes at a time when SYSTIMAX Solutions™, a brand of CommScope, Inc. (NYSE: CTV), has made a number of key appointments to expand its sales and marketing efforts throughout the region. The SYSTIMAX Solutions™ brand, has been steadily increasing sales over the recent past and was honoured earlier this year with the award for ‘Best Cabling Product Range’ at the Network Middle East Innovation Awards 2007. The award recognised SYSTIMAX Solutions’ commitment to research and development and their continuous efforts to push the boundaries of structured cabling performance.
Founded more than 25 years ago by Frank Drendel, Chairman and CEO, and Jearld Leonhardt, Executive Vice President and CFO, CommScope currently employs over 4,500 employees globally and serves customers in more than 130 countries. CommScope today is one of the world’s foremost providers of engineered solutions to communications providers, including infrastructure solutions, environmentally secure cabinets and software. CommScope’s evolving technological portfolio enables the Company to support a broad spectrum of telecom convergence solutions.
The FORTUNE 1000 is FORTUNE magazine’s list of the largest U.S. companies ranked by revenue and is one of the most widely-quoted and highly-recognised business lists
