American Access Technologies Secures Surprise Orders from Mobil and Fina

American Access Technologies, Inc., a provider of innovative telecom switching enclosures, has announced that Mobil Corporation and Fina, Inc. have placed orders for its cost-saving Zone Cabling Termination Cabinet (ZCTC) units. The surprise orders demonstrate the appeal of the company's patented technology, which applies the concept of "Zone Cabling" to reduce recabling costs by up to 70%. The orders are particularly notable as they came in over-the-transom, exhausting the company's inventory, and highlighting the growing recognition of the benefits of the technology.

Key Takeaways:

• American Access Technologies, Inc. has secured surprise orders from Mobil Corporation and Fina, Inc. for its Zone Cabling Termination Cabinet (ZCTC) units.
• The orders demonstrate the appeal of the company's patented technology, which applies the concept of "Zone Cabling" to reduce recabling costs.
• The technology is estimated to reduce the long-term cost of installing and maintaining a telecom wiring system by up to 70%.
• The orders represent the first for the company's new raised-floor version of its ZCTC product.
• American Access Technologies, Inc. partners with Anixter International Inc. to supply the enclosures for the Mobil and Fina installations.
• The installations will be outfitted with Patchmax(R) LC Fiber Connectors from Lucent Technologies.

Statistics:

• The patented Zone Cabling Termination Cabinet (ZCTC) technology applies the concept of "Zone Cabling" to replace conventional telecommunications wiring.
• Zone cabling is estimated to reduce the long-term cost of installing and maintaining a telecom wiring system up to 70%.
• The surprise orders came in over-the-transom, exhausting the company's inventory.

Sources:

• "American Access Technologies, Inc. Announces Surprise Unsolicited Order." Business Wire, 18 Apr. 1998.
• American Access Technologies, Inc. – http://www.aatk.com
• Lucent Technologies – http://www.lucent.com