Glendale, AZ, August 1, 2005 – Corning Gilbert, a subsidiary of Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) introduces the newest members of its theft deterrent line of terminators. Corning Gilbert's new terminators bring new features and benefits to the already largest line of terminator products in the CATV industry.

The new family of theft deterrent terminators is designed to provide optimal performance in typical field installations. They provide a weather-resistant, high performance termination when installed in less than optimal environments.

With moisture being a leading cause of terminator problems, the new line of Corning Gilbert terminators focuses on the elimination of moisture entry paths. Typical terminators allow moisture to enter the rear of the terminator and migrate to the male interface, causing corrosion and leading to intermodulation (CPD) issues. To prevent this from happening, the interior components of Corning Gilbert's terminators are machined from solid brass. No press fits of components are used to block water migration. There is an o-ring between the rotating components of the connector. This provides a fully weather-resistant terminator even when the drop cable is not parked on the rear of the terminator.

By using all brass material and nickel plating for all exposed parts, the interaction that occurs between dissimilar metals is eliminated. This prevents the terminator from "locking up" and being easily removed even in highly corrosive environments.

The Corning Gilbert Theft Proof Terminator is patent pending. For availability and ordering information, please contact Customer Service at (800)-528-5567.

Corning Gilbert's broadband product portfolio will be on exhibit during the Cedia Expo, September 7-11 in Indianapolis, IN. For more information, visit the Corning Gilbert Booth (#99A) during the show or the Corning website at www.corning.com/corninggilbert.

About Corning Incorporated
Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) is a diversified technology company that concentrates its efforts on high-impact growth opportunities. Corning combines its expertise in specialty glass, ceramic materials, polymers and the manipulation of the properties of light, with strong process and manufacturing capabilities to develop, engineer and commercialize significant innovative products for the telecommunications, flat panel display, environmental, semiconductor, and life science industries.

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