Solectron Expands Louisville Operation
Federal, State and Local Officials Join Solectron for Opening of
Its New 500,000 Square Foot Facility to Support Growing Demand for
Fast, Cost-Effective Service Parts Logistics and Warranty Repair
MILPITAS, Calif.--April 4, 2007--Solectron
Corporation (NYSE:SLR), a leading provider of integrated electronic
supply chain services including design, manufacturing and aftermarket
services, today was joined by U.S. Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY) for the
inauguration of Solectron's expansion in Louisville, Ky.
Solectron Louisville is part of Solectron Global Services, which
is the industry's largest provider of aftermarket services that
includes warranty repair and return, services parts logistics, retail
technical services and asset recovery and remarketing. As part of
Solectron Global Services' network of worldwide aftermarket services
sites, the Louisville operation is Solectron's largest services
center. The 500,000 square-foot facility provides Solectron customers
with cost-effective aftermarket services, including service parts
fulfillment and repair service for cell phones, digital video
recorders, printers and other high-tech devices.
Prior to moving to the new facility, Solectron operated two
separate facilities in Louisville, which had a combined total capacity
of 310,000 square feet. The new larger facility will allow the company
to streamline operations under one roof while allowing it to expand
its capabilities and offerings in a strategic geographical area with
access to efficient logistics services.
"Solectron Global Services is an exciting, fast-growing business
that serves some of the best known brands in computing, mobile
devices, data storage, networking and telecommunications and many
other industries," said Craig London, executive vice president,
Solectron Global Services. "Solectron is the largest provider of
aftermarket services in the world, and the Louisville operation is a
shining example of how Solectron is helping technology brands improve
service to their customers at higher quality and lower costs. The
expansion in Louisville is a testament to both the hard work of our
employees and growing demand from our customers."
"Solectron's Louisville operation is providing employees with
tremendous career opportunities," said Rachid Mehdaova, General
Manager of Solectron Louisville. "Customer demand is fueling
Solectron's growth in Louisville, and we expect to significantly grow
our employee base."
New jobs created as part of this expansion include skilled
technical and materials management positions.
The new Solectron facility is open and located at 4400 Commerce
Crossing Drive. Work in the new facility has transitioned seamlessly
from the previous building without any interruption in production
operations.
About Solectron
Solectron Corporation is one of the world's largest providers of
complete product lifecycle services. We offer collaborative 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. The company's 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,
registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
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