News release October 25, 2011

Sea Wire and Cable, Inc.  Achieves AS9100 Rev C Certification

The first Wire and Cable Supplier to Achieve Compliance with Key Aviation, Space, and Defense Quality System Requirement.

Madison, AL (October 25, 2011) - SEA Wire and Cable, Inc. the leading provider of supply chain solutions for the mil-spec wire and cable industry, today announced that the company achieved compliance with new, stringent AS9100 Rev C quality system requirements for aviation, space, and defense markets. The new revision of AS9100 includes an increased focus on risk management, supplier management controls, on-time delivery, and product conformity measurements, including taking appropriate actions against vendors when planned results are not achieved. SEA has more than 40 years of experience in the wire harness supply industry which has enabled its experience to achieve AS9100 Rev C certification.

"We strive to ensure the highest quality products, processes, and quality management systems by proactively achieving key certifications, which aligns with our commitment to continuous improvement in all areas of operations," said Marty Clark, General Manager of SEA Wire and Cable, Inc. "In addition, achieving or exceeding the tighter customer satisfaction requirements in AS9100 Rev C allows us to offer an added level of quality assurance to our customers, and further solidify our reputation as a trusted and proven provider of highly reliable and secure products."

The AS9100 Rev C standard was developed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) in order to satisfy internal, government, and regulatory requirements. The goal of the IAQG is to improve product quality and on-time delivery of products. This is accomplished through the cooperative implementation of initiatives intended to make significant improvements in quality and reductions in cost throughout the value stream.