3Com Corporation announced the sale of its manufacturing operations in Salt Lake City, Utah to Manufacturers’ Services. The agreement includes 3Com’s manufacturing operations and staff who produce Palm handheld computers, as well as 3Com’s mobile connectivity products. Manufacturers’ Services will retain all of 3Com’s 550 employees affiliated with the Salt Lake City manufacturing facility and continue to manufacture these products for 3Com. The transfer is expected to be effective on November 27, 1999.