I agree that it is definitely more pricey to use the shielded panel oppesed to the non-shielded one, but this customer spec'd shielded cable where there is no visible need for it. Why not use the right product to terminate it at the centralized point??
If you need to save the cost ok, but if the customer is paying for it, why not use the right panel and make the install look professional, I don't want to offend you Hal but wirenutting all the drains is a sloppy installation to these eyes.

P.S. It is Siemon not Siemens. [Linked Image]