Exhibit 16.1

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                                                       Arthur Andersen LLP
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                                                       Pittsburgh PA 15222-5498
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Office of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20549

April 9, 2002


Dear Sir or Madam,

We have read Item 4 included in the Form 8-K dated April 12, 2002 of Cable
Design Technologies Corporation to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission and are in agreement with the statements contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP


Copy to:  Mr. Kenneth O. Hale
          Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
          Cable Design Technologies Corporation