Press Release For Immediate Release

Bolingbrook, Ill. � Pancon has announced that it is marketing a new line of extremely high quality, rugged Euro-style "Elettro GiBi" terminal blocks especially designed to reliably connect a wide variety of circuits to printed circuit boards.

Pancon�s new board-level Elettro GiBi terminal blocks feature guaranteed optimum mechanical and electrical connection without damage to conductors. These interconnect solutions may be wired and rewired several times without compromising the design. Screws are captive and are supplied unscrewed for faster and easier termination. In addition, the design prevents transmission of screw torque to the soldered pins.

The line features both single and pluggable versions. Pitch spacings are available in 3.81, 5.0, 5.08, 7.5, 7.62, 10.0, and 10.16 mm. The designs conform to industry standard dimensions, pitches, and PCB hole sizes. The new units are made of polyamide 6.6 in self-extinguishing UL94VO rated material.

Pancon�s Elettro GiBi products are offered in rising cage clamp, spring, and screw connection wire terminations. Other configurations include multi-level, angled wire entry, and low- and high-profile versions. For more information about the product line, contact Pancon customer service or visit the Elettro GiBi web site at http://www.elettrogibi.com.

For a product data sheet, sample, and detailed specifications on Pancon�s new Elettro GiBi terminal blocks, contact Alan G. Steiner, Sales and Marketing Mgr., Pancon, 309 E. Crossroads Parkway, Bolingbrook, IL 60440; telephone (voice) 888.515.2100; (fax) 630.972.8900; and URL: www.itwpancon.com.

Pancon markets the interconnect solutions of Elettro GiBi, a Milan, Italy, based subsidiary specializing in the design and manufacture of connector components for the worldwide market.

With manufacturing facilities located in a new facility in Bolingbrook, Ill., and Bad Homburg, Germany, Pancon, a division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ) produces a broad line of two-piece insulation displacement connectors, DIN connectors, flat ribbon cable, and a complete line of application tooling and accessories. Formerly the Panduit Electronic Connector Division, Pancon was acquired by in 1997. For more information, visit www.itwpancon.com. Pancon has a worldwide network of distributors.

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