Sanmina-SCI Tatabanya, Hungary Facility Achieves ISO 13485 Certification for Medical Devices
By Sanmina-sci Corporation, PRNETuesday, February 23, 2010
SAN JOSE, California, February 24, 2010 - Sanmina-SCI Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM), a leading global Electronics
Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, today announced that its Tatabanya,
Hungary facility has received ISO 13485 certification for medical device
manufacturing.
ISO 13485 is an internationally recognized standard developed to ensure
that companies provide medical devices that consistently meet regulatory
requirements. In order to obtain the certification, Sanmina-SCI demonstrated
the ability to consistently meet strict requirements for quality management
systems applicable to medical device manufacturing and related services.
"We are very pleased to have received the ISO 13485 certification which
demonstrates Sanmina-SCI's commitment to maintain the highest medical device
manufacturing standards in the EMS industry," said Gelston Howell, Senior
Vice President of Sanmina-SCI's Medical Division. "Earning this certification
represents a significant milestone for our European operations, plus
reinforces our leadership position within the medical device market segment
and our strategy to support customers on a global basis."
"Sanmina-SCI's Tatabanya manufacturing facility has more than ten years
experience serving medical, industrial and telecommunications customers.
Receiving this key certification for medical device manufacturing opens new
opportunities for our strategic customers looking for lower-cost and quality
solutions in this region," stated Dietmar Gunther, Executive Vice President
of Sanmina-SCI's European Operations.
Sanmina-SCI's Medical Division leverages more than 20 years of experience
with a large global network of FDA-registered, ISO 13485:2003 compliant
medical design and manufacturing facilities in the EMS industry. The Medical
Division offers medical device Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
complete end-to-end manufacturing services from engineering and manufacturing
to logistics and repair/returns management, specializing in a full range of
medical devices, from small and medium-sized products, such as blood pressure
monitors and prostate therapy systems to large equipment that includes CT
scanners and ultrasound systems.
About Sanmina-SCI
Sanmina-SCI Corporation is a leading electronics contract manufacturer
serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing
Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina-SCI
provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and
support to OEMs primarily in the communications, defense and aerospace,
industrial and medical instrumentation, multimedia, computing and storage,
and automotive technology sectors. Sanmina-SCI has facilities strategically
located in key regions throughout the world. More information regarding the
company is available at www.sanmina-sci.com.
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the electronics industry, particularly in the principal industry sectors
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assimilate acquired businesses and achieve the anticipated benefits of its
acquisitions, and competition and technological change. The Company's actual
results of operations may differ significantly from those contemplated by
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including factors set forth in the Company's fiscal year 2009 Annual Report
on Form 10-K and the other reports, including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q
and current reports on Form 8-K, that the Company files with the Securities
Exchange Commission.
Michael Kovacs, Director, Marketing & Public Relations, +1-408-964-3142, michael.kovacs at sanmina-sci.com, or Paige Bombino, Investor Relations, +1-408-964-3610, for Sanmina-SCI Corporation
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