New products, new markets and the
implementation of cost-cutting production
programs typify the activity of our General
Industry segment during 2001. This multi-
faceted segment includes Tensolite,
Carlisle FoodService Products, and
Carlisle Systems and Equipment, and serves
markets that are equally varied: aircraft,
automated test equipment, telecommunications,
institutional and commercial dining, healthcare,
sanitary maintenance, food, dairy, beverage
and pharmaceutical.

Tensolite manufactures wire and cable
assemblies for the aerospace and defense
industries and the high-speed data
communications markets. A supplier to the
military for more than forty years, Tensolite has
developed components for infrared radar and
surveillance systems, missile guidance systems
and fighter jet electronics. Tensolite is also
expanding its business in the defense electronics market with new high frequency microwave connectors and cable assemblies for satellite, secured communication, missile, advanced weapon systems and radar applications. Additionally, Tensolite continues its leadership position supplying high performance wire to the commercial aircraft sector, and is growing its business in the regional jet industry. Four manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and one in Mexico support Tensolite’s continued growth.

Carlisle FoodService Products, known for the breadth of quality product offerings to the foodservice industry, premiered the Promethean™ line of meal delivery solutions for the hospital and health care industries during the year. These foodservice components maintain recommended serving temperatures for an unprecedented length of time. This adds the healthcare industry to Carlisle’s growing list of markets and Carlisle FoodService Products is poised to capitalize on this opportunity with regional distribution services and four manufacturing facilities across the country.

Carlisle Systems and Equipment meets a variety of production and transportation needs for the food and pharmaceutical markets. Carlisle Life Sciences has evolved into a global leader of turnkey isolation, containment and modular facilities products for the pharmaceutical and biotech markets. Carlisle Process Systems manufactures systems for the production of cheese, whey and milk powders for the dairy and food processing industries. Johnson Truck Bodies builds multi-temperature, refrigerated truck bodies for warehouse-to-retail store delivery.