Communications Systems, Inc.

Type: Public
On the web: http://www.commsystems.com

Aptly-named Communications Systems makes connectors and wiring systems for telecommunications networks. The company operates through subsidiaries. Its Suttle and Austin Taylor units make connectors, adapters, and other devices for voice, data, and video communications. Transition Networks makes converters that move data between copper wire and fiber-optic networks, LAN switches, and print servers. JDL Technologies provides schools with telecom network development services and software. Communications Systems sells directly and through distributors.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2007:
Sales: $121.2M
One year growth: 5.0%
Net income: $7.5M
Income growth: 66.9%

Officers:
Chairman: Curtis A. (Curt) Sampson
President, CEO, and Director: Jeffrey K. Berg
VP, CFO, and Treasurer: David T. McGraw

Competitors:
Alcatel-Lucent
Cisco Systems
Nortel Networks

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