Top Company Profiles - Tyco Electronics Appoints President of New Medical Products Unit - Tyco Electronics Limited

- Names Doug Strohmeier to Tap Potential of Fast-Growing Medical Markets -

BERWYN, Pa., Oct 01, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Tyco Electronics Ltd.
(NYSE: TEL; BSX: TEL) today announced that the company has taken steps to
accelerate its growth in the medical products market by creating a separate
medical products business unit within its Electronic Components segment,
effective Oct. 1, 2008. The company has named Doug Strohmeier as president of
the new stand-alone business, reporting to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom
Lynch.

According to Lynch, "We have grown our medical unit into a $250 million a
year business serving the imaging, surgical and monitoring markets, and
believe our unique range of technologies and products positions us for
significant growth. Doug has a long track record of success in the medical
products business and will be a great addition to our senior management team."

Strohmeier previously served as president of Covidien's retail products
business segment. He also served in several key marketing positions at Tyco
Healthcare, as well as in senior marketing positions at General Medical
Corporation.

Strohmeier earned his Bachelor of Science degree from East Stroudsburg
University (East Stroudsburg, Pa.).

ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS

Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered
electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems
and wireless systems, with 2007 sales of $13.0 billion to customers in more
than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers
in industries from automotive, appliance and aerospace and defense to
telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With over 7,000
engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service
capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage. More
information on Tyco Electronics can be found at
http://www.tycoelectronics.com.

SOURCE Tyco Electronics Ltd.

http://www.tycoelectronics.com