TOMORROW: SECRETARY LEW TO VISIT PATTON, A MARYLAND TECHNOLOGY EXPORTER

WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, Thursday, November 7, 2013, Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew will visit a family-owned business and exporter of telecommunications equipment in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The visit to Patton Electronics Company highlights the Administration’s efforts to promote American exports and expand opportunities for U.S. workers and businesses.

Patton Electronics Company is a participant in the Export-Import Bank’s Working Capital Lender Loan Guarantee program since 2000. The company exports its network access and connectivity products to more than 120 countries around the world and cites that sales to international customers contribute to more than 70% of its business. Today, Patton employs nearly 100 workers in the Gaithersburg community in manufacturing, engineering, and marketing. 


Press Logistics: 

TOMORROW, Thursday, November 7

10:00 AM EDT
SECRETARY LEW TOURS PATTON ELECTRONICS COMPANY
Patton Electronics Company
7622 Rickenbacker Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20879

There will be a b-roll opportunity of the Secretary’s tour for TV cameras and still photographers. Media planning to attend must RSVP to Sarah Logan at [email protected] TODAY, November 6 by 5:00 p.m. Press should arrive by 9:30 a.m. to allow time for equipment sweeps and set-up. Press call time is subject to change. 

Media Contact:
Treasury Public Affairs (202) 622-2960
Patton Electronics (301) 975-1000, [email protected]

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About Patton

Patton is all about connections. It is our joy and mission to connect real-world customer challenges with high-quality, right-priced solutions—complemented by unrivaled customer service and technical support. Incorporated 1984, Patton has built everything from micro-sized widgets that connect "this-with-that," to carrier-grade Telecom gear that connects subscribers to service-providers. Patton's specialty is interconnecting legacy TDM and serial systems with new-generation IP-based voice, data, and multi-media technologies. 

Headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD, USA, Patton equipment—including VoIP, Ethernet extension, and wireless router technologies—is up-and-running in carrier, enterprise and industrial networks worldwide. Patton works in connection with a growing network of technology, business, and sales-channel partners. To connect with local-market requirements, Patton operates training and support centers in Switzerland, Hungary, Lebanon, India, Vietnam, and the USA.

Patton… Let's Connect!