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Transition Networks Opens New EMEA Warehouse and Returns FacilityBETHESDA, UNITED KINGDOM, Apr 6, 2011 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- Transition Networks, the switching and conversion technology expert, a wholly owned subsidiary of Communications Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCS), today announced the opening of a new warehouse and returns facility in the United Kingdom to better serve and support the fast-growing market for Transition Networks products throughout the European region. The Transition Networks line of fibre optic networking products, industrial Ethernet devices and Carrier Ethernet access devices are designed to meet the needs of enterprise, industrial and carrier ICT needs. The new facility will initially provide support for returns, repairs and other reverse logistics needs. Transition Networks will now be able to quickly provide localized stock, more rapid product delivery and faster repair times to its European customers. The new facility will also allow Transition Networks to provide the same comprehensive level of service and customer support available in North America to its growing distribution channel and their end customers in the European market. Technical support will be available 24/7/365, just as it is in North America, but by support engineers based in the UK. "As the deployment of our fibre optic products grows, we need to bring our service and support capabilities closer to the customers in Europe," said Director of Sales and Operations for EMEA, Dirk Steinkampf. "Transition Networks is known throughout the world as a leader in performance, quality and support for its products and this is an important step to deliver these capabilities directly to our European distributors and customers." Transition Networks expects to expand its support and logistics centers in other locations in the future. David Stenger, VP of International Sales at Transition, stated, "These capabilities are a driving factor for global growth and are a clear differentiator for Transition Networks and our customers as we move forward together." For more information about Transition Network's products or service capabilities in Europe or other locations throughout the world, please contact Transition Networks at 10900 Red Circle Dr, Minnetonka, MN USA 55343 or visit us at www.transition.com. About Transition Networks Products Transition Networks' conversion products are known for their ruggedness and reliability. They have a 99.4 percent customer acceptance rating, meaning that approximately one in 1,000 experience failure in the field. All Transition Networks brand of media converters and switches carry a lifetime warranty. About Transition Networks Inc. Transition Networks Inc. offers networking connectivity solutions that make networks perform better, faster and more reliably while helping companies leverage their existing networking infrastructure. The company's Transition Networks brand of media converters make conversion between disparate media types possible, providing conversion technology solutions that offer the necessary adaptations without affecting the performance, nature or appearance of the network. Its complete Milan portfolio of multilayer switching products is designed to facilitate low-cost network evolution with unique solutions, easing the stress on networks caused by high-bandwidth applications. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, Transition Networks distributes hardware-based connectivity solutions exclusively through a network of resellers in over 50 countries. Transition Networks is a wholly owned subsidiary of Communications Systems, Inc., a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: JCS). Statements regarding the Company's anticipated performance in 2011 are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: competitive products and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SOURCE: Transition Networks Company Contact: Patrick Schaber Transition Networks (952) 996-1526 [email protected] Dirk Steinkampf Transition Networks, Inc. Phone +49 - (0)611 - 974 84 60 [email protected] |