Ideal offering cash-back promotion to cabling-tester buyers

Those who purchase the LanTEK II-1000 or its fiber-test accessories by year-end can get cash back.

Oct 15th, 2011

Individuals who purchase Ideal Industries' LanTEK II-1000 cable certifier and/or some of its accessories between October 17 and December 31 will be eligible for cash-back rewards, the company announced.

Purchasers of the LanTEK II-1000 will receive a $2,000 cash-back reward. Those who buy a set of FiberTEK FDX MM or SM modules will receive $1,000 cash back. And those who also purchase the three-year care plan for the LanTEK II-1000 will receive $250 cash back.

The promotion is not valid with other Ideal offers, including trade-ups, the company notes.

You can find information about more companies and products in the Test Equipment section of our online buyer's guide.

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