Solectron Herrenberg Receives ISO 13485:2003 Medical Certification
Solectron Corporation (NYSE:SLR), a leading provider of
electronics manufacturing and integrated supply chain services, today
announced its Herrenberg, Germany plant has received ISO 13485:2003
medical certification. The certification specifies requirements for a
quality management system to demonstrate the ability to provide
medical devices and related services that consistently meet customer
and regulatory requirements applicable to medical devices. The scale
of this quality management system includes production, assembly and
repair of electronic systems and subsystems.
"This medical certification underscores our consistent commitment
to stringent quality standards," said Dr. Monika Reintjes, General
Manager Solectron Germany. "Receiving ISO 13485 certification
increases our value to our medical device customers, expands our
proven competence across the supply chain and aligns perfectly with
our medical segment growth strategy."
Solectron offers OEMs expertise in medical device manufacturing,
including prototyping and new product introduction solutions to
facilitate time-to-market and reduce cost.
"By strategically certifying sites in key regions in Asia, Europe
and North America, Solectron offers a global footprint and
infrastructure to provide close customer proximity as well as access
to low-cost supply bases and manufacturing," said Misha Rozenberg,
senior vice president and Chief Quality Officer, Solectron. "This
certification reinforces Solectron's comprehensive quality management
system."
About Solectron
Solectron Corporation is one of the world's largest providers of
complete product life cycle services. We offer product design and new
product introduction, supply chain management, Lean manufacturing and
aftermarket services such as product warranty repair and end-of-life
support to leading customers worldwide. Solectron works with the
world's premier providers of networking, telecommunications,
computing, storage, consumer, automotive, industrial, medical, and
aerospace and defense products. Our industry-leading Lean Six Sigma
methodology (Solectron Production System(TM)) provides OEMs with
quality, flexibility, innovation and cost benefits that improve
competitive advantage. Based in Milpitas, Calif., Solectron operates
in more than 20 countries on five continents and had sales from
continuing operations of $10.6 billion in fiscal 2006. For more
information, visit us at (www.solectron.com).
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