Lucent Names Andrew Corp. as Supplier of Year

Business Wire, Dec 17, 2004

ORLAND PARK, Ill. -- Andrew Corporation has been named supplier of the year and the recipient of the Impact Award, the highest honor given to a Lucent Technologies vendor. Andrew was chosen for having the best overall performance by a Lucent vendor during 2004.

"Andrew's performance is a model to which other companies can aspire," said Armin Wittmann, director--supply chain networks product lead UMTS/GSM/IN, Lucent Technologies. "Andrew is leading the way for others in the field of partnership creation, flexibility, and ease of doing business. Andrew has repeatedly exceeded our goals and expectations, and has contributed directly to Lucent's customer satisfaction and drive for profitability."

Andrew also was one of nine top suppliers selected as recipients of Lucent's 2004 Golden Link Awards, presented at a recognition event held at Lucent's headquarters in Murray Hill, N.J. The Golden Link Awards recognize significant contributions by vendors in key areas that include delivery, technology, value, quality, and overall relationship.

"We are extremely proud of this achievement," said Roger Manka, group president, worldwide sales and marketing, Andrew Corporation. "This recognition by Lucent is the result of hard work, talent, and customer devotion exhibited by our outstanding employees."

About Andrew Corporation

Andrew Corporation (NASDAQ:ANDW) designs, manufactures, and delivers innovative and essential equipment and solutions for the global communications infrastructure market. The company serves operators and original equipment manufacturers from facilities in 35 countries. Andrew (www.andrew.com), headquartered in Orland Park, IL, is an S&P 500 company founded in 1937.