GE Supply Creates New Western U.S. Sales Regions

    SHELTON, Conn.--Feb. 13, 2003--GE Supply, the electrical products distribution business of the General Electric Company , has created two new western U.S. sales regions, splitting its former West Region.
    The new Rocky Mountain Region consists of GE Supply operations in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico and Utah, and includes its GE Presco branches in Arizona and Cashway Electric in Colorado. The Region, led by Eric Packer, a 10-year GE Supply veteran, is based in Denver.
    GE Supply's new Pacific Region covers the west coast states of Washington, Oregon, California, and Nevada along with Alaska and Hawaii. Its Region Manager is Jeff Stroin, who directed the former West Region.
    According to GE Supply President & CEO Bill Meddaugh, creation of the new regions "reflects the changing shape and expanding scope of our business in the western United States. I am confident these changes will contribute significantly to GE Supply's profitable growth during the years ahead."

    About GE Supply

    GE Supply is a full-line, international distributor of electrical products, aerospace parts, power generation products, voice and datacom equipment and supplies from GE and other leading manufacturers. It serves electrical contractors, industrial and commercial users, engineer constructors, OEMs, utilities and the aerospace industry. Its operating units include GE Supply, GE Supply Asia Pte Ltd., GE Structured Services, and GE Supply Logistics. Its affiliate operations include GE Presco and Cashway Electric. GE Supply supports its customers with service offerings including the National Sales Center, National Tech Center, Product Specialist Network, 24-hour Internet Ordering and e-Commerce services, Hub and Spoke Distribution facilities, and 24-hour emergency service. Headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, the company utilizes 4.5 million square feet of warehouse space and has more than 150 branch offices and five distribution Hubs throughout the U.S., Mexico, South America, Ireland, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and China. GE Supply can be reached at (203) 944-3000; Web site www.gesupply.com