ORANGE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 2008--Hubbell Incorporated (NYSE: HUBA, HUBB) announced today two
organizational changes.
Hubbell wiring products will be combined with Hubbell electrical
products to form the new Hubbell electrical systems products under the
leadership of Gary Amato, the current Group Vice President responsible
for Hubbell electrical products. The newly formed electrical systems
products will combine with lighting products, led by Scott Muse, to
comprise Hubbell's Electrical Segment. In addition, Bill Tolley, the
current Group Vice President responsible for Hubbell wiring products,
will now assume responsibility for the Hubbell Power Segment, with
headquarters in Columbia, SC and serving utility customers around the
world.
"The formation of Hubbell electrical systems products brings all the
functions for similar products together to better serve our customers.
In addition, it allows Gary Amato, a proven leader at Hubbell, to add
value across a larger portion of the Company," said Timothy H. Powers,
Chairman, President and CEO of Hubbell Incorporated. "I am also excited
about the prospects for the Hubbell Power Segment and I expect that Bill
Tolley, who has a wealth of experience at Hubbell as both a line manager
and as a former Senior Vice President and CFO, will lead that
organization to even stronger performance."
Hubbell Incorporated is an international manufacturer of quality
electrical and electronic products for a broad range of non-residential
and residential construction, industrial and utility applications. With
2007 revenues of $2.5 billion, Hubbell Incorporated operates
manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico,
Italy, Switzerland, Brazil, Australia and the United Kingdom,
participates in joint ventures in Taiwan and the People's Republic of
China, and maintains sales offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea,
the People's Republic of China, Mexico, and the Middle East. The
corporate headquarters is located in Orange, CT.
CONTACT: Hubbell Incorporated
William R. Sperry, 203-799-4100
Source: Hubbell Incorporated