Exhibit 10.1
(PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS LOGO) [l17979al1797901.gif]
P.O BOX 91129 • CLEVELAND, OHIO 44101 • (440) 461-5200
DENNIS McKENNA
VICE PRESIDENT
GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

     
Mr. Randy Ruhlman
  1 March 2005
Ruhlman Motor Sports
   
2403 Deer Track Lane
   
Greensboro, NC 27455
   

Dear Randy,
This letter will confirm our return as your primary sponsor for the SCCA
Trans-Am Series in 2005. The racing program appears to provide a truly unique
opportunity to showcase both Preformed Line Products and our many valuable
brands. We look forward to an exciting and successful season.
As we discussed, PLP® is providing a total of $658,000 in sponsorship fees for
the 2005 season. Enclosed is the first installment of $300,000. The payment
schedule for the remainder of the 2005 sponsorship fee will be as follows:

         
April 2005:
  $ 158,000  
May 2005:
  $ 100,000  
June 2005:
  $ 100,000  

I look forward to working with you and Cristi on evaluating the use and
effectiveness of the program as well as ways to perhaps enhance the promotional
impact of the program through broadening its exposure in other segments of our
business, possibly including the Energy Market and Superior Modular Products.
Racing provides us with a unique venue for strengthening our relationships with
customers and all of us within the Marketing and Sales group look forward to
working closely with you, Cristi and your team in 2005.

 
Best Regards,
-s- Dennis F. McKenna [l17979al1797902.gif]
Dennis F. McKenna
Vice President, Global Business Development

cc: R.G. Ruhlman