Solectron Corporation (NYSE:SLR), a leading provider of
electronics manufacturing and integrated supply chain services, today
announced the formation of the Solectron Medical Alliance Program
(S-MAP). Anchored by Solectron, S-MAP initially includes ATEK Medical,
Circle Medical, Proven Process Medical Devices, Inc., and SRI Product
Development. The alliance creates a comprehensive medical device
outsourcing ecosystem encompassing product design and engineering,
manufacturing, assembly and aftermarket services and support.
"Medical device firms are facing mounting pressure to generate
more revenue with more products at lower costs while meeting high
quality requirements. The Solectron Medical Alliance Program is a
powerful new approach to solving many of these business challenges,"
said Dave Busch, vice president, medical segment, Solectron. "S-MAP
offers a single point of contact to a best-in-class global team
supporting complete product life cycle needs for medical device
firms."
S-MAP creates one of the largest teams of medical technology and
clinical manufacturing experts available in the contract manufacturing
industry. In addition, Solectron offers a global footprint with
locations near strategic end-markets and cost-effective, high-quality
suppliers in Asia. The three product design firms joining the alliance
- Circle Medical, Proven Process and SRIpd - give S-MAP a geographic
reach within one time zone of every U.S.-based OEM and augments
Solectron's global medical capabilities. Solectron also has renowned
expertise in complete medical box-build capabilities and complex
systems integration.
"ATEK Medical and Solectron share a strong vision of providing a
complete solution to medical OEMs," said Chris Oleksy, president, ATEK
Medical. "S-MAP is a reflection of our mission to provide world-class
medical manufacturing services."
"This Solectron Medical Alliance Program provides our clients with
the opportunity to move with confidence from our low-volume production
to Solectron's extremely cost effective offshore medical device
manufacturing facilities," said Jerry Hansen, CEO, Circle Medical.
"Solectron's Lean Six Sigma manufacturing expertise and Proven
Process' creative state-of-the-art R&D capabilities - combined with
the exceptional capabilities of other alliance members - provides OEMs
with an unprecedented array of product design, manufacturing,
fulfillment and aftermarket services," said Kenneth Fine, president,
Proven Process.
"S-MAP is a major leap forward for medical device firms in
providing a complete end-to-end outsourcing solution, and SRI Product
Development is proud to be a member," said Jeffrey Rogers, president,
SRI Product Development. "The powerful combination of our engineering
talent with the unique skills and capabilities of the alliance
partners will enable us to provide high-quality services to medical
OEMs."
About Solectron Alliance Partner Program Members
-- 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
offers specialized disposable device capabilities for medical
device OEMs.
-- Circle Medical of Los Gatos, Calif. offers expertise in
digital and analog engineering, software engineering,
mechanical engineering and industrial design.
-- Proven Process, of East Walpole, Mass., offers product concept
definition and innovation, medical device design, development
and verification, prototype and assembly, and project
management. The company specializes in electromechanical
devices and equipment, including active implantable devices.
-- SRI Product Development, based in Plano, Texas, features a
multi-disciplinary engineering team with capabilities in
software, electronic, mechanical, industrial and user
interface design to produce electromechanical/software driven
products.
-- All members of the alliance operate medically-certified (ISO
13485:2003) facilities and are compliant with the FDA's
Quality System Regulation.
For more information on the program visit
www.solectron.com/smap.php. The S-MAP alliance program will be
showcased at MD&M West in Anaheim, Calif. that occurs Feb 14-16. Visit
the following booths: Solectron 411; ATEK Medical 2977, Circle Medical
1088, Proven Process 1277 and SRI PD 1966.
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).
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,
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