Luminent Inc. (Nasdaq:LMNE) announced it has signed a contract with CTC Associates, a high-tech manufacturer's representative in the New England region.

Established in 1990, CTC specializes in complete system integration satisfying application requirements. CTC's sales staff places an emphasis on technical customer service, with more than 10 engineers in the field and strong strategic relationships with key OEM manufacturers throughout the Northeast Region.

About Luminent Inc.:

Luminent designs, manufactures and sells a comprehensive line of single mode active and passive fiber optic components for high-capacity data transmission in the metropolitan and access markets. For more information, visit www.luminentinc.com.