Communications Systems, Inc. Announces 2008 Second Quarter and Six Month Results

MINNETONKA, MN -- August 11, 2008 -- Communications Systems, Inc. today reported results for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2008. Sales in the 2008 second quarter decreased 6 % to $31,291,000 compared to $33,256,000 in 2007, and net income in the second quarter was $2,261,000, or $.26 per diluted share, compared $3,720,000, or $.42 per diluted share, in the comparable 2007. As discussed below, 2007 second quarter results included recognition of $3,298,000 in sales attributable to work performed in 2006 and the first quarter of 2007, which represented approximately $1,641,000, or $.19 per diluted share, of the Company's net, after tax income in the 2007 second quarter.
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Communications Systems, Inc. Announces 3M Executive Roger Lacey to Join Its Board of Directors

MINNETONKA, MN -- July 8, 2008 -- Communications Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:JCS) today announced the appointment of Roger H. D. Lacey to its Board of Directors. Mr. Lacey is Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Marketing Development for 3M, a diversified technology company based in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Transition Networks Adds Gigabit Option; Rounds Out Mini Media Conversion Product Portfolio

MINNETONKA, MN -- July 8, 2008 -- Transition Networks today announced the introduction of its new, miniature 10/100/1000 Ethernet media converter. These Gigabit converters provide a cost-effective method for integrating fiber optic cabling into 10/100/1000 UTP environments, while the miniature size offers a space-saving alternative to traditional media converters.
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