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The Communications Division of Pirelli Cables North America (Lexington, SC) was selected as one of the recipients of the Pacific Bell (Walnut Creek, CA) prestigious 1996 Gold Quality Partner Program Award. The award recognizes suppliers for "excellence in quality, processes, and commitment that ensures superior products and services." . . . Astarté Fiber Networks (Boulder, CO) opened a western regional sales office in San Jose, CA, to support the sales of the company`s Star Switch Optical Sy