TAMPA, Fla. – (Jan. 11, 2012) – Custom Cable Industries, Inc., (http://www.customcable.com) a leading connectivity company with national presence and global distribution, is expanding its fiber optic assembly and copper assembly capabilities to meet growing client demands.

"This has been an exceptional year for Custom Cable Industries, and we expect 2012 to be even better," says Tom Ward, president. "We are more than doubling our fiber optic assembly capacity as a result of recent capital improvements and look forward to achieving our FOC certification for fiber assemblies by mid-year 2012."

Ward attributes the expansion to the continued demand for high bandwidth devices and growing market requirements, including 4G/LTE network build outs and upgrades, wireless backhaul build outs, cloud service centers, power utility projects, county/state projects and independent telephone fiber builds that were awarded stimulus funding. He notes that Custom Cable's capacity expansion includes copper assembly, in addition to fiber optic assembly.

"As business and individual usage increases for personal devices, there must be comparable increases in bandwidth and the network components Custom Cable produces," he says. "In addition, as we continue to diversify our customer mix and expand from our traditional base of telecom to power and utility applications, we expect to see a significant increase in demand from those sectors as well."

Ward adds, "We are also moving forward with FOC certification and project a mid-year 2012 completion for gaining this stringent certification. This will further enhance our fiber optic product offerings and capabilities."

In addition to anticipated FOC certification, Ward points to a number of other recent accomplishments for Custom Cable Industries, including March 2011 TL 9000-H and ISO 9001:2008 recertification, Telcordia GR-326 – Issue 4 certification for LC and SC singlemode fiber optic connector assemblies and receipt of a 2011 Supplier Excellence Award from Jabil.

About Custom Cable Industries, Inc.

Founded in 1980, Custom Cable Industries (www.customcable.com) is a longtime partner with Fortune 500, OEM and Telecommunications companies. Custom Cable has two operating divisions providing complete solutions that connect people, technology and business: the Assembly Division and the Workplace Connectivity Division. Custom Cable offers an impressive line of central office, custom, data center, standards-based and network cables and has best-in-class certification in U.S. manufacturing and installation connectivity services, including structured cabling, network, voice and data solutions. Both TL 9000-H and ISO 9001:2008 certified, Custom Cable has earned Telcordia GR-326 – Issue 4 certification for LC and SC singlemode fiber optic connector assemblies.

TAMPA, Fla. – (Nov. 9, 2011) – Custom Cable Industries, Inc., (http://www.customcable.com) a leading connectivity company with national presence and global distribution, has received a 2011 Supplier Excellence Award from Jabil (NYSE:JBL), a worldwide electronic product solutions company.

"We are extremely gratified to be one of only three suppliers recognized by Jabil for having four consecutive quarters with a 'world class' rating of greater than 4.5 based on their Jabil Defense and Aerospace Supplier Score Card Program," says Tom Ward, president of Custom Cable. "Jabil sets their standards high and we are pleased to have achieved this level of exceptional performance."

Jabil rates its suppliers on supplier customer service, cost/quoting, delivery, lot acceptance rate, overall quality and number of Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs) issued to a supplier. "Among other accomplishments, Custom Cable shipped 14,755 pieces with no defects and provided extensive engineering collaboration on a critical program," says Sam Ramnarine, site supplier quality engineer for Jabil Florida. "Our supply chain is an extension of our business and the end product we deliver to our customer. We are pleased to recognize Custom Cable Industries and value our relationship with them."

About Jabil

Jabil is an electronic product solutions company providing comprehensive electronics design, manufacturing and product management services to global electronics and technology companies. Offering complete product supply chain management from facilities in 25 countries, Jabil provides comprehensive, individualized-focused solutions to customers in a broad range of industries. Jabil common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol, "JBL." Further information is available on Jabil's website: jabil.com.

About Custom Cable Industries, Inc.

Founded in 1980, Custom Cable Industries (www.customcable.com) is a longtime partner with Fortune 500, OEM and Telecommunications companies. Custom Cable has two operating divisions providing complete solutions that connect people, technology and business: the Assembly Division and the Workplace Connectivity Division. Custom Cable offers an impressive line of central office, custom, data center, standards-based and network cables and has best-in-class certification in U.S. manufacturing and installation connectivity services, including structured cabling, network, voice and data solutions. Both TL 9000-H and ISO 9001:2008 certified, Custom Cable has earned Telcordia GR-326 – Issue 4 certification for LC and SC singlemode fiber optic connector assemblies.

TAMPA, Fla. – (Jan. 13, 2011) – Custom Cable Industries, Inc., (http://www.customcable.com) a leading connectivity company with national presence and global distribution, has selected Thomas P. Ward as its new president.

The company was recently reorganized following its voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to reorganize and implement a balance sheet restructuring. "The resultant asset purchase has set the stage for Custom Cable's future growth and Tom is the right person to lead that," says Gregg Stewart, who served as general manager and chief restructuring officer in the predecessor company. "I am pleased to hand the reins to Tom and am confident that his track record of global strategic growth in the technology and telecommunications industries is the perfect match for Custom Cable's market potential."

With relevant experience in domestic and international divisions of Fortune 100/1000 companies and proven success in sales, marketing, business operations, finance, manufacturing and supply chain, Ward has driven growth and delivered stakeholder value at global organizations including AT&T, Lucent and CommScope.

Ward graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology and Journalism and earned an MBA specializing in Finance and Enterprise Globalization from Florida Atlantic University. As a volunteer, he has co-chaired the finance committee of the Miami-Dade Broadband Coalition, a not-for-profit organization that provides broadband access and digital literacy to underserved communities in South Florida.

"I am extremely pleased to be joining Custom Cable at this point in the company's growth," says Ward. "We are grateful to the customers, employees and suppliers who have supported the company during the past year and look forward to exceeding expectations as we articulate and execute on our vision."

About Custom Cable Industries, Inc.

Founded in 1980, Custom Cable Industries, Inc. (http://www.customcable.com) is a leading connectivity company with national presence and global distribution. A longtime partner with Fortune 500 companies, Custom Cable offers an impressive line of central office, custom, standards-based and network cables and has best in class certification in U.S. manufacturing and installation connectivity services including structured cabling, network, voice and data solutions. Custom Cable is both TL 9000-H and ISO 9001:2008 certified.

TAMPA, Fla. – (Oct. 25, 2010) – Custom Cable Industries, Inc., (http://www.customcable.com) a leading connectivity company with national presence and global distribution, has successfully completed GR-326 certification for LC ultra physical contact (UPC) singlemode fiber optic connector assemblies, with certification given for the latest issue -- 4-- dated February 2010.

The certification is in addition to the previously announced certification for SC ultra physical contact (UPC) singlemode fiber optic connector assemblies.

The current GR-326 CORE standards update, compared with the September 1999 issue 3 is aimed at increasing the overall reliability of products for the demands of today's bandwidth-intensive network infrastructure.

"These certifications are particularly important to Custom Cable as a value-added assembler," says Gregg Stewart, Custom Cable general manager. "In addition to third party certification, Custom Cable's commitment to long-term fiber optic reliability is evident through its in-house environmental testing programs. Internal environmental chambers for both temperature and humidity testing are continually utilized to ensure the highest long-term performance of raw components, optical adhesives and overall finished product."

To receive the certification, Custom Cable successfully completed all Service Life and Reliability requirements. Service Life testing consists of a concise sequence of mechanical tests that simulate the stresses that fiber optic connector assemblies may be subjected to while in service within a telecommunications plant. Reliability testing establishes long-term reliability of the fiber optic connectors via rigorous environmental conditions designed to simulate the entire life of a product in all types of conditions.

This certification further enhances Custom Cable's U.S. fiber assembly manufacturing capabilities that include simplex/duplex jumpers and distribution fiber trunks utilizing bend insensitive (BIF) singlemode fiber and OM1 through OM4 laser optimized (10-Gigabit) multimode fiber. Such assemblies are used in central office, data center, outside plant (MDU/RT) and customer premise (CPE) applications.

About Custom Cable Industries, Inc.

Founded in 1980, Custom Cable Industries, Inc. (http://www.customcable.com) is a leading connectivity company with national presence and global distribution. A longtime partner with Fortune 500 companies, Custom Cable offers an impressive line of central office, custom, standards-based and network cables and has best in class certification in U.S. manufacturing and installation connectivity services including structured cabling, network, voice and data solutions. Custom Cable is both TL 9000-H and ISO 9001:2008 certified.

TAMPA, Fla. – (Oct. 6, 2010) – Custom Cable Industries, Inc., (http://www.customcable.com) a leading connectivity company with national presence and global distribution, has successfully completed GR-326 certification for SC ultra physical contact (UPC) singlemode fiber optic connector assemblies, with certification given for the latest issue – 4 -- dated February 2010.

The current GR-326 CORE standards update, compared with the September 1999 issue 3, is aimed at increasing the overall reliability of products for the demands of today's bandwidth-intensive network infrastructure. Most significantly, optical performance is measured at additional wavelengths including 1490nm and 1625nm in order to certify performance at the limits of current fiber optic networks. As network technology, capacity and density increase, it is essential to comply with the latest optical connectivity certification requirements to maximize investment and ensure long term reliability.

"Not many U.S. manufacturers of fiber optic assemblies can claim the product will perform as well in 20 years as it did the day it was assembled. The GR-326 CORE requirements have been designed to certify fiber optic connectivity suppliers in this regard," says Gregg Stewart, Custom Cable general manager. "As a value-added assembler, we are extremely pleased to receive this significant certification."

The certification enhances Custom Cable's U.S. fiber assembly manufacturing capabilities that include simplex/duplex jumpers and distribution fiber trunks utilizing bend insensitive (BIF) singlemode fiber and OM1 through OM4 laser optimized (10-Gigabit) multimode fiber. Such assemblies are used in central office, data center, outside plant (MDU/RT) and customer premise (CPE) applications.

To receive the certification, Custom Cable successfully completed all Service Life and Reliability requirements. Service Life testing consists of a concise sequence of mechanical tests that simulate the stresses that fiber optic connector assemblies may be subjected to while in service within a telecommunications plant. Reliability testing establishes long-term reliability of the fiber optic connectors via rigorous environmental conditions designed to simulate the entire life of a product in all types of conditions.

"Compliance with the reliability portion of GR-326 is quite difficult to achieve due to extensive environmental aging," says Stewart. "We continue to invest in our internal environmental testing capabilities to ensure that all our products meet rigorous reliability standards. This is a valued requirement for fiber optic networks."

About Custom Cable Industries, Inc.

Founded in 1980, Custom Cable Industries, Inc. (http://www.customcable.com) is a leading connectivity company with national presence and global distribution. A longtime partner with Fortune 500 companies, Custom Cable offers an impressive line of central office, custom, standards-based and network cables and has best in class certification in U.S. manufacturing and installation connectivity services including structured cabling, network, voice and data solutions. Custom Cable is both TL 9000-H and ISO 9001:2008 certified.

TAMPA, Fla, -- (July 30, 2010) – Custom Cable Industries, Inc., (http://www.customcable.com) a leading connectivity company with national presence and global distribution, today announced that it has filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to reorganize and implement a balance sheet restructuring. The filing was made in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division.

All day to day operations and business of Custom Cable will continue as usual. The Company has the requisite funding in hand to operate in Chapter 11.

"Custom Cable is a good company with a poor balance sheet but improving business operations," says Gregg Stewart, general manager and chief restructuring officer. "This action is being taken to restructure the company's balance sheet and allow for a fresh capital infusion. Management believes a new owner and the resultant capital infusion would allow the company to continue its trend of positive operating results, allowing it to resume sustainable and profitable growth. We appreciate the support we have received to date from our long time customers and suppliers, and look forward to continuing these valued relationships."

Despite upward trends in operations during 2010, Custom Cable has faced issues with its significant debt level and continued litigation claims from former executives and its senior lender. The decision to pursue Chapter 11 reorganization was made by a special committee of the company's board of directors, whose members determined that the best course of action was to seek an asset sale of the company through Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

Custom Cable has retained Berenfeld Capital Markets, LLC to solicit prospective purchasers. An affiliate of ComVest Capital LLC, Custom Cable's senior lender and majority shareholder, has expressed its willingness to purchase Custom Cable.

About Custom Cable Industries, Inc.

Founded in 1980, Custom Cable Industries, Inc. (http://www.customcable.com) is a leading connectivity company with national presence and global distribution. A longtime partner with Fortune 500 companies, Custom Cable offers an impressive line of central office, custom, standards-based and network cables and has best in class certification in manufacturing and installation connectivity services including structured cabling, network, voice and data solutions.

TAMPA, Fla, -- (March 24, 2010) – Custom Cable Industries, Inc., (http://www.customcable.com) a leading connectivity company with national presence and global distribution, has been selected to receive a Verizon 2009 Supplier Recognition Award in the “Network Product & Services – Small” category. The award will be presented at the Verizon Supplier Summit on Friday, March 26, 2010.

The Verizon Supplier Excellence Awards recognize companies that support Verizon’s commitment to continuous improvement of quality and customer service through a passion for excellence. Criteria for winning include quality of service, year over year growth, a commitment to supplier diversity, meeting and exceeding performance metrics, providing cost management solutions and excellent customer service.

“We are grateful to Verizon for recognizing our products, services and customer service with this award and look forward to continuing a relationship that offers new and innovative strategies as well as the lowest total cost of ownership solutions,” says Gregg Stewart, Custom Cable general manager. Stewart adds that Custom Cable has consistently provided its clients with value pricing, cost-effective production and innovative design.

Custom Cable has a strategic relationship with Draka Communications Americas (http://www.DrakaAmericas.com) to support Verizon with high quality products that offer rapid and reliable turnaround time. Currently, Custom Cable is working with Draka on MDU (multi-dwelling unit) solutions as a preferred assembly partner, constructing connectorized cable assemblies using Draka’s superior bend insensitive fiber cable, including BendBrightXS and BendBright Elite.

"Delivering the best customer experience is a top priority for Verizon, so we expect the highest quality service from our vendors, which keeps us focused on the business of serving our customers,” said Mariano Legaz, Verizon vice president – supply chain services. “Custom Cable Industries is among 11 vendors that have received a 2009 Verizon Supplier Excellence Award for delivering advanced products and services and for consistently demonstrating a commitment to excellence."

Custom Cable has recently implemented web-based catalogs for clients and expansion of its geographic footprint and distribution model with a new distribution facility in California. Committed to quality, the company has also earned TL9000:2008 and ISO 9001:2008 quality certifications. In January 2010, ComVest Capital, LLC (http://www.comvest.com) acquired a 51 percent ownership stake in Custom Cable Industries, Inc. “ComVest has pledged its total support for Custom Cable and its optical fiber product growth plans,” says Gary Jaggard, ComVest Capital managing director. “We are dedicated to building industry-leading companies and believe that Custom Cable has the team and commitment to achieve that position.”

About Custom Cable Industries, Inc.
Founded in 1980, Custom Cable Industries, Inc. is a leading connectivity company with national presence and global distribution. A longtime partner with Fortune 500 companies, Custom Cable offers an impressive line of central office, custom, standards-based and network cables and has best in class certification in manufacturing and installation connectivity services including structured cabling, network, voice and data solutions.

About Draka
Draka (Euronext Amsterdam: DRAK), headquartered in Amsterdam, has 9,600 employees in countries worldwide and revenues of €2.0 billion. Draka has a presence in 31 countries in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia. Draka’s activities are divided into three groups: Energy & Infrastructure, Industry & Specialty and Communications. Draka Communications, with more than 100 years of experience, is one of the world’s largest fiber producers and the number one multimode fiber producer. The company is a leader in innovative optical fiber and cable solutions with a portfolio of more than 15,000 cables for indoor, indoor-outdoor and outdoor applications. Draka’s regional headquarters is located in Claremont, N.C. in the only co-located fiber and cable facility in North America. The 128-acre campus is home to a world class 1.2 million square foot manufacturing facility dedicated to the development, delivery and deployment of optical fiber and fiber cable networks. For more information, call 1-800-879-9862 or visit the company online at www.draka.com/communications.

About ComVest Capital, LLC
ComVest Capital is an affiliate of The ComVest Group, a leading private investment firm focused on providing debt and equity solutions to middle market companies. Since 1988, the ComVest Group has invested more than $2 billion of capital in more than 200 public and private companies worldwide. Through its extensive financial resources and broad network of industry experts, ComVest is able to offer its portfolio companies total financial sponsorship, critical strategic support and business development assistance.

Custom Cable Industries, Inc. (CCI) successfully certified to the new International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001:2008 quality management standard. This designation is an important symbol of Custom Cable's ongoing commitment to quality.

ISO 9001:2008 introduces clarifications to the existing requirements of ISO 9001:2000 and offers changes intended to improve consistency with other management systems standards such as ISO 14001:2004.

Custom Cable has been ISO 9001:2000 certified since March 2005 and recertified in March 2008.

The newly awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification is valid until March 3, 2011.

Custom Cable Industries, Inc. (CCI) obtained renewed International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) registration from the Department of State, Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act (AECA).

ITAR regulates the manufacture, export, import and transfer of defense-related articles and services. This certification is evidence of Custom Cable’s commitment to safeguard defense-related data for our customers and our country. Registration has been extended until is November 30, 2009.

The Assembly Division of Tampa-based Custom Cable Industries, Inc. was issued the newest TL 9000 Quality Management System certification. Re-certification is valid until March 3, 2011.

The certification confirms and establishes that Custom Cable's Assembly Division complies with TL 9000-H R4.0/R4.0 (Product Category 7.7.3). Changes and/or additional requirements applicable to this enhanced standard were designed to ensure intended quality results, emphasize design process quality measurements, add required testing (regression, document verification, stress, abnormal condition and system), and broaden the scope of certain hardware and software requirements. In all, ninety adders are now required above and beyond standards outlined in ISO 9001: 2000. Achieving this aggressive standard is core to the enduring Custom Cable commitment to quality.

Today, the Workplace Connectivity and Assembly Divisions of Custom Cable Industries, Inc. (CCI) were both re-issued International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001:2000 quality management standard certifications. These Quality Management System re-certifications were confirmed by registrar NQA-USA, are valid through March 2011, and apply to Custom Cable sites in both Tampa and Orlando, Florida. Custom Cable has a long-standing commitment to quality and has Quality Management Systems surveillance audits done twice per year to ensure ongoing adherence to ISO 9001:2000 requirements.

Tampa headquarted Custom Cable Industries, Inc. (CCI) has received International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) registration. ITAR is administered by the Department of State, Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act (AECA).

ITAR regulates the manufacture, export, import and transfer of defense-related articles and services. This certification is evidence of Custom Cable’s commitment to safeguard defense-related data for our customers and our country. Registration is effective through November 30, 2008.

Custom Cable Industries (CCI) Assembly Division updated its training curriculum based upon revision A to the IPC/WHMA-A-620 Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies. These standards are globally accepted and were developed by the Association Connecting Electronics Industries, formerly known as the Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits, (IPC) Task Group of the Product Assurance Subcommittee and the Wiring Harness Manufacturers’ Association (WHMA) Industry Technical Guidelines Committee. This effort is part of Custom Cable’s enduring commitment to overall quality.

The Assembly Division is a contract manufacturer of cable assemblies, including fabrication of network cabling, cable assemblies, wiring harnesses and cabling adapters for commercial, control, data and the telecommunication industries.

Custom Cable Industries, Inc. (CCI) Assembly Division located in Tampa, Florida received TL 9000 certification today.

The Assembly Division is a contract manufacturer of cable assemblies (product category 8.3.b), including fabrication of network cabling, cable assemblies, wiring harnesses and cabling adapters for control, data and telecommunications industries.

TL 9000 is an International Standard, developed by the QuEST Forum in 1998 specifying requirements for a quality management system. The designation is based solely upon adherence to the complete ISO 9001: 2000 standard and eighty-one additional telecom-specific requirements.

TL 9000 Quality Management Systems are designed to meet the supply chain quality requirements of the worldwide telecommunications industry and provides value and benefits across all the supply chain disciplines (Buyers, Suppliers, and Service Providers). It also offers a consistent set of quality expectations that parallel rapid technology changes and customer expectations.

The result is a unique, robust quality management system that drives continual improvement and business excellence.

This registration is in effect until March 3, 2008. Custom Cable is now among a select few companies in the United States that meet these high quality standards.

It is official; Custom Cable Industries, Inc. (CCI) is now certified to the International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001:2000 quality management standard. This step is an important part of Custom Cable's enduring value around quality and its commitment to meet and exceed customer requirements and enhance customer satisfaction. The certification applies to both Workplace Connectivity (Installation) and Assembly Divisions.

ISO 9001:2000 is based on a systematic process approach to quality and strives to control and improve organizational results. Custom Cable's valid hold of this designation expires in March 2008.

Custom Cable Industries, Inc. became one of just twenty-seven companies to achieve the Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Prestige Platinum Contractor accreditation. This designation differentiates Custom Cable as a premier installer of highest quality products whose processes are compliant with and exceed ISO 9001:2008 requirements. Accreditation requires that at least five BICSI qualified technicians and three Registered Communications Distribution Designers (RCDD) are employed and a company certification by at least one manufacturer whose products are installed by the candidate company.

BICSI is an international association supporting the information transport systems (ITS) industry with information, education and knowledge assessments for individuals and companies. It serves more than 24,000 ITS professionals, including designers, installers and technicians. These individuals provide the fundamental infrastructure for telecommunications, audio/video, and life safety and automation systems. Through courses, conferences, publications and professional registration programs, BICSI staff and volunteers assist ITS professionals in delivering critical products and services, and offer opportunities for continual improvement and enhanced professional stature.

Custom Cable's BICSI Prestige Platinum Contractor Accreditation extends through February 1, 2010.

Custom Cable Industries, Inc. adopted IPC/WHMA-A-620 Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies as the training backbone for its Assembly Division workforce. These standards are globally accepted and were developed by the Association Connecting Electronics Industries, formerly known as the Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits (IPC), Task Group of the Product Assurance Subcommittee and the Wiring Harness Manufacturers’ Association (WHMA) Industry Technical Guidelines Committee.

The Assembly Division is a contract manufacturer of cable assemblies, including fabrication of network cabling, cable assemblies, wiring harnesses and cabling adapters for commercial, control, data and the telecommunication industries.

This effort is part of Custom Cable’s enduring commitment to overall quality.