acquisition of Century Man Communications. May 1, 1997 - ADC Telecommunications Inc., Minneapolis, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Apex Group Inc., Columbia, MD, in a stock-for-stock purchase worth approximately $26 million. The Apex Group is a software development and information management company. Businesses ADC's customers were served regionally by businesses focused on telecommunications, wireless, cable, and enterprise networks. Business units within ADC developing products and services included Global Connectivity Solutions, Network Solutions and Professional Services. References External links CommScope CommScope In the News ADC Telecommunications SEC Filings Networking companies of the United States Companies formerly listed on the Nasdaq Companies based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota Manufacturing companies based in Minnesota Defunct companies based in Minnesota Telecommunications equipment vendors American companies established in 1935 Telecommunications companies established in 1935 Manufacturing companies disestablished in 2010 1935 establishments in Minnesota 2010 disestablishments in Minnesota 2010 mergers and acquisitions American companies disestablished in 2010 Telecommunications companies disestablished in 2010