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ATEK Medical Manufacturing and Solectron Sign Strategic Alliance for Medical Device Manufacturing Services
MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 13, 2006) – ATEK Medical Manufacturing, a preferred manufacturing outsourcing partner serving the medical device and biotechnology markets, and Solectron Corporation (NYSE:SLR), a leading provider of electronics manufacturing and integrated supply chain services, today announced a strategic alliance that brings together each company’s unique services to offer integrated solutions that address a medical original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) entire electromechanical and disposable device needs.
The Solectron-ATEK Medical Manufacturing alliance brings medical device OEMs a comprehensive set of resources to accelerate time-to-market with new product development, manage complete product builds, and streamline aftermarket services. With more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Solectron is combining its breadth of contract manufacturing services with ATEK Medical Manufacturing's specialized disposable device capabilities in offering OEMs a single point-of-contact to manage the entire outsourcing relationship.
"Through the combined capabilities of the two companies, we envision a powerful service offering spanning the life of a product – from technical and design capabilities through fulfillment and post-sales services," said Chris Oleksy, president, ATEK Medical Manufacturing. "Solectron is a tremendous partner for ATEK providing a cost-effective global footprint, strategic access to a low-cost supply base, design and engineering capabilities and world-class medical manufacturing services."
"Medical device OEMs are under increasing cost pressure from the healthcare system and global competition to increase product development while reducing costs," said Dave Busch, vice president of medical, Solectron. "Solectron's alliance with ATEK extends our ability to offer OEMs the single point-of-contact strategic manufacturing partnership many medical device firms are now seeking to become more competitive."
About Solectron
Solectron Corporation (www.solectron.com) provides a full range of electronics manufacturing and supply chain management services to the world's leading networking, telecommunications, computing, consumer, automotive, industrial and medical device firms. The company's industry-leading Lean Six Sigma methodology (Solectron Production System™) provides OEMs with low cost, flexibility and quality that improves competitive advantage. Solectron's service offerings include new product introduction, collaborative design, materials management, product manufacturing, product warranty repair and end-of-life support. Based in Milpitas, Calif., Solectron operates in more than 20 countries on five continents and had sales from continuing operations of $10.4 billion in fiscal 2005.
About ATEK Medical Manufacturing:
ATEK Medical Manufacturing, Minneapolis, Minn., is the preferred manufacturing partner servicing the medical device and biotechnology markets. ATEK Medical Manufacturing is part of the privately held ATEK Companies, which distinguishes itself from the competition through its 60-year history, breadth of capabilities, long-term strategic partnerships with customers, responsive culture, and global quality and regulatory expertise. ATEK Medical Manufacturing's capabilities include product design, product launch, assembly, production, packaging, labeling, microbiology services, sterilization management, distribution, supply chain services, and overall project management. For more information on ATEK Medical Manufacturing and The ATEK Companies, visit www.atekmedical.com.
Note: SOLECTRON and the Solectron logo are registered trademarks of Solectron Corporation. The Solectron Production System, SPS, and Solectron Supply Chain Solutions Suite are also trademarks of Solectron Corporation. Other names mentioned are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
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