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

Former Comcast Executive Steve Craddock Named Executive VP and CTO of PCT International Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:00am EDT

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.

SOURCE  PCT International

Paul Schneider of PSPR, Inc. for PCT International, +1-215-702-9784 (office),
+1-215-817-4384 (mobile), pspr@att.net