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AURIGA ADDS HELLERMANN TYTON TO PREMIUM BRANDS PORTFOLIO

MILTON KEYNES, UK – 1 October 2005  - Auriga (Europe) Plc, the Milton Keynes-based distributor of structured cabling, networking systems and accessories has announced the addition of HellermannTyton’s network science products to their growing Premium Systems portfolio. As an appointed distributor for HellermannTyton, Auriga will offer solutions for both Category 5e and Category 6 installations.

Auriga features HellermannTyton’s MegaBand and Global products. MegaBand has been engineered to offer fully warranted performance and outstanding value-for-money. The Global range is a superior fully-featured CAT5e/CAT6 system that incorporates additional product functionality, such as magnifying labels lens covers on Global patch panels. Many products are available in high density versions, delivering more network ports in the equivalent panel/outlet size.

Both MegaBand and Global ranges are complete end-to-end systems, featuring the full array of patch panels, wall outlets, faceplates and networking cable conforming to or exceeding the relevant CAT5e or CAT6 standard. Both systems are backed by the reassurance of a 25-year guarantee where installed by an authorised installer.

The HellermannTyton range joins Auriga’s growing portfolio of ‘Premium Systems’ alongside 3M’s Volition and Tyco’s AmpNetConnect systems. “We are all immensely excited by the opportunity to be able to partner with HellermannTyton” said Auriga’s Managing Director Graham Lipson. “Without doubt, HellermannTyton is one of the most well-respected names in the industry for the quality of their product and technological capabilities. Auriga is rightly known for its fibre optic systems but this new development of our premium brands further adds to our capability to supply structured cabling.”

For further information call 0870 121 9990.

About Auriga

Auriga has led the way in the distribution of fibre optic products throughout Europe for well over a decade.  Established in 1989, the company enjoys long-term strategic relationships with leading manufacturers such as 3M, Fluke, Fitel, Noyes, plus Tyco AMP Electronics. Auriga distributes the range of OPTRONICS product to further complement the branded range.

For further information visit www.aurigaeurope.com

Press contact

Robert Smith

Product Marketing Manager, Auriga Europe Plc

E-mail: robertsmith@aurigaeurope.com

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