A Dynamic Collaboration that Increases Capabilities, Advances in Engineering, Equipment, and Technology

Kingston, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/12/2016 -- Representatives from Caton Connector and DG Interconnect announced this week that the two companies will be merging on December 31, 2016. The merger will result in DG Interconnect becoming a product and market development group within Caton Connector Corporation.

The merger builds on the capabilities of the companies and intends to enhance the viability and future of Caton Connector. The merger also broadens Caton's product offering and market presence in industries it has been serving since 1973.

To execute this transition smoothly, key personnel will help drive ongoing initiatives: Chuck Saba will step into the VP of Engineering position, and David Galambos will be named VP of Caton, while Chris Behning will be Product Group Manager of the DGI products, and Gary Paul will be Product Group Manager of the Caton products.

Caton President and CEO Dan Galambos asserts that this is a positive and exciting transition for both companies, and praises all parties involved who are "working together with a collaborative spirit towards the common goal of making Caton an even stronger interconnect supplier."

About Caton Connector
For more than 40 years, Caton Connector has been the preferred source for high-voltage connectors and cable assemblies. Building on the demands of the Defense, Utility, Avionics, Semiconductor and High Voltage Power Supply markets, Caton has developed the most reliable interconnect solutions for leaders of these markets.

About DG Interconnect
DG Interconnect is an advanced interconnect solutions provider. A specialist in instrumentation applications, DGI differentiates itself from its competition through product innovation and a rapid response to custom requirements. DG Interconnect is committed to providing interconnect solutions that not only meet specification, but serve to enhance the design and utility of the products to which they are applied.

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Kingston, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/17/2016 -- Caton Connector Corporation announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy to support the on-going modernization of the USS Ticonderoga-class Aegis guided-missile cruisers. The award is for the manufacture, repair, and replacement of high-voltage cables required for cruiser modernization for the AEGIS AN/SPY-1 Radar System, which Caton has been supplying since the program's inception.

Advances in technology and combat systems have presented a unique challenge to the U.S. Navy. Originally, the U.S. Navy had intended to replace its fleet of Ticonderoga-class cruisers with cruisers produced as part of the CG(X) missile cruiser program; however, severe budget cuts, coupled with the increasing costs of the Zumwalt-class destroyer, resulted in the cancellation of the CG(X) program.

Over the next several years, the 22 commissioned Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers (CG-47 to CG-73) will undergo a structured modernization to ensure they reach their 35-year projected service life. The program's aim is to improve the computing and display infrastructure, as well as hull, mechanical, and electrical systems—many of which have been in service since the mid-1980s.

About Caton Connector
For more than 40 years, Caton Connector has been the preferred source for high-voltage connectors and cable assemblies. Building on the demands of high-profile programs such as AEGIS, PATRIOT, and MIL-STAR, Caton has developed the most reliable, high-voltage, corona-free cable assemblies and placed this technology into each of its standard designs.

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Fourth Time in Six Years Recognized for Outstanding Quality and Delivery

Kingston, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/23/2016 -- Caton Connector Corp., a leading designer and manufacturer of high-voltage connectors and cable assemblies for the defense and commercial markets, has received the 5-Star award from Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS). The 5-Star is the highest level award given. Acknowledged for outstanding performance in quality and on-time delivery, this is the fourth time in six years Caton received an award—and its first 5-Star. President/CEO Dan Galambos and Chuck Saba, General Manager, received the award.

Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems business instituted the annual Supplier Excellence Awards program to recognize suppliers who have provided outstanding service and partnership in exceeding customer requirements. Award candidates are judged on certain criteria, including overall quality, on-time delivery, and a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement. A 5-Star recognition is the highest level of recognition a Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems business supplier can achieve for excellence in quality and performance, and Caton was one of 24 companies selected.

"To build product for use by our warfighter is a responsibility taken very seriously, and to be recognized by Raytheon for outstanding performance is credit to the entire Caton team for their commitment to deliver quality product on time. The theme of the event was "One Team, One Vision: Partnering for A Safer World," and this award confirms Caton has done just that," said Galambos. "This achievement is also recognition of the quality collaboration Raytheon has with its suppliers, and to be among the elite group of 24 suppliers or <1% of IDS supplier base, receiving the 5-Star award is very humbling."

About The Raytheon and Caton relationship
Since the inception of the PATRIOT and AEGIS programs, Caton has supplied Raytheon with the high-voltage connectors and cable assemblies for these critical defense systems.Raytheon provides AN/SPY-1 radar transmitters and MK 99 Fire Control Systems for AEGIS. Through the years, Caton and Raytheon have collaborated on continuous improvement using the disciplines of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to ensure the highest quality product. Caton was founded in 1973 by Louis Galambos, P.E., and is now owned by his son, Daniel Galambos.

Visit www.caton.com for more information, or call 781-585-4315 to speak to an application engineer.

For press inquiries, contact:
Gary Paul, 781-585-4315 x37 or gpaul@caton.com

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Caton Connector receives award from SBANE and MassDevelopment

Kingston, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/07/2016 -- Caton Connector Corporation of Kingston, MA was selected by SBANE to receive matching funds under the Defense Diversification Program. Caton Connector is a manufacturer of high-voltage connectors and cable assemblies for use in the military, semiconductor, utility, and avionics industries. Caton Connector is a preferred distributor of a large variety of wire—including flat wire, with both high- and low-voltage applications.

Caton Connector has contracted with Boston industrial manufacturing marketing agency, Grant Marketing, to update its corporate positioning statement and supporting sales messages so it can reach a broader audience of OEMs and other users of high-voltage connectors, along with creating a marketing plan and strategy to reach markets outside the defense industry.

SBANE and MassDevelopment introduced the "Defense Diversification Program" as an opportunity for Massachusetts defense-dependent businesses to diversify their product line and manufacturing processes to other industry verticals through high-powered private consulting expertise. Funding for this program has been provided through the Office of Economic Adjustment within the Department of Defense.

Dan Galambos, president of Caton Connector, said, "We are very pleased to have received this award from SBANE. The funds awarded through the Defense Diversification Program will help position our company for growth into OEM markets that use high-voltage connectors. Grant Marketing specializes in helping manufacturing companies with branding and marketing. We look forward to working with them."

For more information on Caton Connector Corporation, visit www.caton.com. To learn more about Grant Marketing, visit www.grantmarketing.com.

About Caton Connector Corporation
Caton Connector Corporation is a manufacturer of high-voltage, custom-designed connectors and cable assemblies for use in the military, semiconductor, utility, medical, and avionics industries, and is also a preferred distributor of a large variety of wire—including flat wire with both high- and low-voltage applications. Caton Connector provides the outstanding customer service of a family-owned company while delivering the best value, high- and low-voltage cable assembly solutions through a combination of electrical design expertise, advanced technology, and hard work.

About Grant Marketing
Grant Marketing is a multi-disciplinary, integrated B2B marketing agency serving industries that include manufacturing, technology, medical device, finance, and professional service companies. Based in Boston, Grant Marketing leverages its many years of experience to help clients grow their businesses. Grant Marketing provides the latest marketing technologies with a full spectrum of traditional, digital, and inbound marketing services. From brand development to marketing strategy and marketing implementation, Grant delivers client expectations shaped by thorough research and analysis of both the business and the marketplace. Grant Marketing is a member of the American Marketing Association; Business Marketing Association; and Small Business Association of New England.

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