Exhibit 16.1

October 26, 2001

Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549



We have read Item 4 of Form 8-K dated October 26, 2001 of Preformed Line
Products Company and are in agreement with the statements contained in the
second and third paragraphs therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree
with other statements of the registrant contained therein.

                                      /s/ Ernst & Young LLP