Mitel Business Systems, Inc

Founded in 1979, Benchmark Electronics is a global provider of electronics contract manufacturing services, integrated engineering design and high-tech manufacturing solutions. The company provides its services to original equipment manufacturers of telecommunication equipment, computers and related products for business enterprises, video, audio and entertainment products, industrial control equipment, testing and instrumentation products, and medical devices. Benchmark Electronics offers comprehensive and integrated design and manufacturing services, including initial product design, volume production and direct order fulfillment. Its manufacturing services include materials management, printed circuit board assembly, advanced manufacturing assembly technologies, system integration, optical component and final assembly, and real-time process feedback and control systems. The company also provides specialized engineering services, such as product design, printed circuit board layout, prototyping and test development. Benchmark Electronics is headquartered in Angleton, Texas, and has more than 15 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia.

Founded in 1921 and incorporated in 1959, Avnet is one of the world's largest business-to-business distributors of semiconductors, interconnect, passive and electromechanical components, enterprise network and computer equipment, and embedded subsystems from leading manufacturers. Serving customers in 68 countries, Avnet markets, inventories, and adds value to these products and provides supply chain management and engineering services. In 2004, Avnet was ranked number three on the Information Week 500 and number 223 on the Fortune 500. Avnet was also named to Fortune s list of Top 50 fastest-growing companies in 2002. Roy Vallee has been the chief executive officer of Avnet for more than eight years. He has been with the technology, hardware and equipment manufacturer for over 29 years. Avnet maintains its corporate offices in Phoenix, and has the distinction of being one of the largest publicly-held companies with its headquarters in Arizona.

Southwest Microwave is a broad based technology company specializing in perimeter security, communications and microwave connectors and adapters. The company has more than 30 years of engineering and customer service. Southwest produces the some of world's most complete line of electronic perimeter intrusion detection systems and wireless CCTV transmission systems to meet the security demands of harsh exterior environments. The company has more than 40,000 Southwest Microwave systems are in operation in over 70 countries worldwide in nuclear generating stations, correctional institutions, military bases and industrial facilities. Southwest Microwave offers site planning, design assistance, technical training and system commissioning services to ensure each system meets needs.