Former Comcast Executive Steve Craddock Named Executive VP and CTO of PCT International

TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- PCT International, a leading worldwide manufacturer of last mile and access network solutions for broadband communications networks, announced today that Steve Craddock, one of the most respected technologists in the cable telecommunications industry, has accepted the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.

Craddock, a key figure in the development of such innovations as High-Speed Internet, Video on Demand and Voice over IP, most recently had served as senior vice president of technology in the Office of the CTO for Comcast Corporation. With PCT International, he will responsible for articulating the company's technical vision and accelerating the development of advanced product lines for the portfolios of PCT International and the company's Channel Master® brand.

"Steve Craddock has been one of the real drivers of the advanced broadband technologies that have improved consumers' lives and cable operators' bottom lines," said Steve Youtsey, president and CEO of PCT International. "We believe that his vast experience in cable technology, his deep understanding of the industry's technological underpinnings and his forward-thinking approach all will be invaluable in increasing our ability to create solutions that meet the needs of our customers."

"PCT International has gained a substantial following within the cable engineering community for its ability to design and manufacture innovative products that solve everyday problems for field technicians," said Craddock. ""My goal is to bring that same collaborative approach, 'out-of-the-box' thinking and emphasis on quality to the development of immediate and next-generation solutions that increase subscriber satisfaction and reduce operator costs."

A veteran of more than 35 years in cable and telecommunications, Craddock oversaw Comcast's involvement in the DOCSIS®, PacketCable® and CableHome® initiatives, and directly represented Comcast on the DOCSIS and PacketCable development teams. Craddock chaired the PacketCable Certification Board and the PacketCable Business Committee and was a founding member and Comcast voting member on the CableLabs DOCSIS Certification Board. He also led the technical due diligence on a number of major Comcast investment initiatives in the technology space.

Immediately prior to joining Comcast, Craddock served as vice president of Bell Atlantic Corporation, and was a principal figure in the company's DSL, fiber optic (FTTH), cable television and interactive video initiatives. During two decades with Bell Atlantic and AT&T, Craddock was extensively involved in engineering, operations, product development and strategic planning across the voice, video and data markets.

Craddock has also served as the CEO of a software development company, has consulted in the fields of engineering and computer services, and has performed due diligence for venture capital work. He is a present or past member of the technical advisory boards for a number of high technology companies and serves or has served as a member of the board of directors for a number of public and private companies.

Craddock earned a BSCE/EE with honors from the Virginia Military Institute and was a Distinguished Military Graduate. He is an alumnus of the Board of Directors College program at Stanford University Law School. Craddock is a licensed Professional Engineer and a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, the Society of Cable Television Engineers, CTAM, and the Kappa Alpha honor society. He is also a member of the Athletic Board of Governors for the Virginia Military Institute.

About PCT International

PCT International, Inc. and its holding company, Andes Industries, Inc., is a leading worldwide manufacturer of last-mile solutions for broadband communication networks. PCT focuses on innovative, integrated and cost-effective approaches that allow service providers to improve system integrity and expansion of their service offerings. PCT's portfolio includes transmission and connectivity products for the broadband, CATV, satellite and structured wiring markets. PCT is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, and has over 1,500 employees. PCT maintains multi-international locations to support worldwide manufacturing, logistics, and distribution of its products and services. For more information, please visit www.pctinternational.com.

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