Gepco International Announces Appointment
of Western Regional Sales Manager

Mario Zavala Joins Industry's Leading A/V Cable Provider

DES PLAINES, IL, June 2, 2004 - Mario Zavala, a highly respected figure in the wire and cable industry, has joined Gepco International as the company's new western regional sales manager. With over 20 years experience, Zavala will be responsible for all sales activities in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada and Arizona.

Prior to joining Gepco, Zavala spent nine years with Belden Wire and Cable, focusing primarily on the broadcast and audio video markets. Most notably, he has been credited with installation projects at Staples Center, Home Depot Training Complex, KABC and Univision.

In his capacity as Western Regional Sales Manager, Zavala will report directly to Glen Powers, national sales manager for Gepco. "The addition of Mario Zavala to our sales team is another step in our efforts to realign the Field Sales Force to better serve our customers," Powers stated. "Mario brings a level of expertise and experience to Gepco that we believe will strengthen our already solid positioning in the West Coast Market."

Gepco International, Inc., with headquarters in Des Plaines, IL, and a branch location in Burbank, CA, has been a leading provider of studio and broadcast audio and video cables for more than 20 years. The company also specializes in manufacturing custom cable assemblies, panels, patch bay harnesses and breakout boxes. In addition, Gepco stocks and distributes connectors, patchbays and other cable-related products. For more information about Gepco, visit our Company Profile.