Hendrix Wire & Cable, a premier provider of high quality overhead and underground power distribution products, announces its offering of new HPI Polyethylene Insulators, the HPI-55-3, HPI-55-4 and the HPI-55-5. The molded products are made from Hendrix “proprietary” high density polyethylene blend, are vandal proof and are resistant to cracks, chips and breakage.

Milford, NH (EMWNews) July 22, 2008 — Hendrix Wire & Cable, a premier provider of high quality overhead and underground power distribution products, announces its offering of new HPI Polyethylene Insulators, the HPI-55-3, HPI-55-4 and the HPI-55-5. The molded products are made from Hendrix “proprietary” high density polyethylene blend, are vandal proof and are resistant to cracks, chips and breakage.

Hendrix Wire & Cable’s Molded Products meet ANSI Class Specifications

“As we continue moving forward, we are now introducing New and Updated HPI designs to expand our product offering and be more in line with customer requested ANSI Class specifications. Look for these new products in the very near future,” says Tom Wilson, Vice President and General Manager of the Molded Products Division of Hendrix Wire & Cable.

Released as part of Hendrix’s Phase II Growth Plan, the new polyethylene insulators are backed by over 40 years of field experience and are innovatively designed to meet your system’s needs. The lightweight design allows for easier handling and storage. Additionally, Hendrix Polyethylene Insulators are suited for safety standards to prevent glove or lineman cuts.

Hendrix Wire & Cable’s Polyethylene Insulators offer Alternative to Porcelain

Suited for both bare wire and covered conductors, Hendrix HPI Polyethylene Insulators offer an alternative solution to porcelain insulators, which are susceptible to vandalism and can be problematic when paired with covered overheard conductors. Impervious to impact damage and breakage, HPI Polyethylene Insulators offer longer leakage distance and higher impulse strength. Additionally, every HPI Polyethylene Insulator easily withstands ultraviolet rays and offers greater track resistance due to the proprietary high-density polyethylene material.

For more information about the Polyethylene Insulators and other products and service solutions from Hendrix, please visit www.hendrix-wc.com.

About Molded Products

Molded Products is one of three operating divisions of Hendrix Wire & Cable, a provider of high-quality overhead and underground power distribution products located in Milford, NH. The division’s benchmark products, polyethylene pin-type and spool insulators, offer utilities significant benefits over traditional porcelain products, including longer life and ease of handling. The division also offers a variety of products for secondary voltage and wildlife protection.

ISO 9001-certified Hendrix Wire & Cable, Inc. is a member company of The Marmon Group, an international association of more than 125 business units that operate independently within diverse business sectors. Member companies have collective revenues of $7 billion. The Marmon Group is owned by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. More information about the company is available at www.hendrix-wc.com