TIMBERCON, INC. JOINS LOCAL NORTHWEST COMPANIES AND COUNTY AGENCIES IN
FOUNDING THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST DEFENSE COALITION (PNDC)
LAKE OSWEGO, OR - February 28, 2005 -
Timbercon, Inc. has joined other prominent Oregon and Washington
companies, Clackamas County, and the Oregon Technology Partnership to
create an organization focused on collaboration and promotion of
manufacturing capabilities for defense projects and opportunities in
the region.
The PNDC is a newly-formed membership group dedicated to establishing a
cluster of defense-related companies based in Oregon and Washington to
foster regional collaboration and economic development. PNDC is
supported by Clackamas County and the Oregon Science and Technology
Partnership.
Timbercon.s involvement with the PNDC has been a mutually beneficial
opportunity for both the council and Timbercon,. states Tim Currier, the
defense channel Account Manager for Timbercon and founding PNDC Board
Member. .As an established technology company, and one of the regions
emerging defense suppliers, we have been able to offer the council a
unique perspective on the current state of the market, as well as
further diversify our networking efforts for future defense industry
opportunities for Timbercon itself. We hope that all of the regional
supply base will embrace the opportunity to join the PNDC in its efforts
to increase our visibility in Washington DC, so that we can grow defense
related spending in the states of Oregon and Washington.
Going forward, Timbercon anticipates its participation with the PNDC
will continue to provide quality business and networking opportunities
in both the private and public sectors.
About Timbercon, Inc.
Founded in 1997, Timbercon, Inc. is a fiber optic product assembly and manufacturing company providing a vast array of connectivity solutions to the data storage, OEM, and low voltage electrical industries. In addition to standard fiber optic patch cords and attenuated test cables, Timbercon has pioneered multiple new proprietary products, many of which are now considered to be an industry benchmark. Additional company information can be accessed via www.timbercon.com
Timbercon Contact
Rebekah Fleshman
(P) 503.827.8141