Madison, Wisc.--April 2006--JT Packard announced that it received two new, multi-year service contracts with Agere Systems for uninterruptible power supply services. Under the agreement, the company will receive full- service, 24/7 emergency coverage, and preventative maintenance for critical power equipment at its Mendota Heights, Minn., and Allentown, Pa., facilities.

Agere Systems is a global leader in semiconductors for storage, wireless data, and public and enterprise networks. The company's chips and software power a variety of computing and communications applications, including cell phones, PCs, PDAs, hard disk drives, and wireless and wireline networks. Agere's customers consist of many top manufacturers of consumer electronics, communications, and computing equipment.

"Because we can service a national company like Agere Systems with expert local technicians, without using subcontractors, we are continuing to attract large customers with multiple locations across diverse geography," says Charley Eaton, vice president of sales and marketing at JT Packard. "Our customers have told us that this is a primary source of their satisfaction with JT Packard's service. By providing dedicated local field engineers, customers can expect the superior troubleshooting and unparalleled customer service that have become our reputation."

About JT Packard JT Packard is the nation's largest independent service provider for all brands of network-critical power equipment: uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, batteries, DC Plant, generators, and HVAC. The company serves a diverse clientele, from government organizations, to major public and private firms in industries such as healthcare, telecom, utility, retail, and financial. JT Packard's corporate headquarters are located in Verona, Wis.; it has regional offices in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, and Washington that provide local management for more than 100 certified staff field engineers stationed throughout the country. In 2005, JT Packard was ranked on Inc. Magazine's top 500 fastest- growing, privately held companies list. For more information about JT Packard, visit www.jtpackard.com.