United Copper Industries First In Market to Meet Overseas Environmental Standard for Lead-Free Copper Wiring

May 31, 2007

Denton, Texas - United Copper Industries received top honors in TED Magazine's 2007 "Best of the Best" marketing awards. UCI won for their "LEAD the Revolution" campaign in the category of Best Integrated Promotional Campaign for suppliers over $250 million. The annual awards competition honors marketing achievement and creative within the electrical industry.

Awards were presented at a luncheon hosted by the magazine during the NAED Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. on May 8. More than 350 industry executives registered for the lunch and took part in the recognition of the best electrical marketing campaigns fielded in 2006. More than 365 entries were received, and a record 95 companies participated.

United Copper Industries is a manufacturer of copper building wire solely committed to serving the electrical distribution market. The company manufactures copper building wire used in both residential and commercial construction. All products are UL approved and listed.

For further information, contact Ron Pritchett at (940) 243-7676.