Press Release

ORANGE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2001--Hubbell Incorporated (NYSE: HUBA - news, HUBB - news) will release its results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2001, on January 22, 2002.

The release of earnings will occur at approximately 11:00 AM EST.

The full text of the press release will be posted on Hubbell's corporate web site at www.hubbell.com. To access the press release, click on ``Investor Relations'' and then on ``Financial Releases.''

A conference call will be held at 3:00 PM EST on that day to discuss the financial results and the Company's expectations for the year ahead.

Live audio of the conference call will also be available at www.hubbell.com. To access the web-cast of the conference call, click on ``Investor Relations'' and then ``Calendar of Events.'' The complete conference call will be archived 24 hours following the event; to access the audio archive click on ``Investor Relations'' and then ``Audio Archives.''

Hubbell Incorporated is an international manufacturer of quality electrical and electronic products for commercial, industrial, utility, and telecommunications markets. With approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenues, Hubbell Incorporated operates manufacturing facilities in North America, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Italy, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, participates in a joint venture in Taiwan, and maintains sales offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, People's Republic of China, and the Middle East. The corporate headquarters is located in Orange, CT.

     Hubbell Incorporated, Orange
     Thomas R. Conlin, 203/799-4100