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Silicon Forest Electronics Extends Global Manufacturing Reach, Partners with ACW Technology
March 11, 2008 |Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Silicon Forest Electronics, Inc., a successful electronic manufacturing services provider in the US, has just extended its global manufacturing reach through a strategic partnership with UK based ACW Technology Ltd (ACW), one of Britain's most successful contract electronics manufacturers. SFE will utilize ACW's Chinese manufacturing services and 35,00 sq ft factory in Zhuhai, China to support the US market while continuing to support US customers with its own engineering, new product introduction and prototyping services. At the same time, the partnership will see SFE becoming a local US based manufacturing and supply arm for ACW's customers needing US fulfillment. Ultimately, the partnership gives ACW and SFE's combined customer base access to global manufacturing and supply across factories in the UK, US and China.
Owen Reeves, Managing Director, ACW comments: "Our low-cost Asian manufacturing facility, with full back-up from the facilities and processes available in the US is an enticing offering. In addition, some of our customers who supply globally have a need for US manufacture. This partnership will offer localized product supply combined with excellent support and combined purchasing power; the combination of which will help us maintain and develop relationships with key customers and ensure future growth."
"Partnering with ACW gives our customers a low-risk route towards realizing the benefits of low cost, high volume manufacturing in Asia," explains Frank Nichols, CEO of SFE. "US based companies trying to work directly with manufacturers in China typically experience enormous cultural, language and time-zone challenges that involve a significant financial and resource commitment to overcome, which can ultimately negate the positive reasons for off-shoring in the first place. Through SFE's US based interface, we can help bridge these barriers and deliver a service that is experienced and trusted. Furthermore, SFE's close links with ACW can ensure that customers have a seamless manufacturing transfer".
With 18 years of expertise in all areas of manufacturing, ACW Technology offers a complete end-to-end service including product manufacturing, global sourcing, logistics and repair. The company occupies more than 150,000 sq. ft of factory space across three manufacturing sites in Southampton, South Wales and Zhuhai in Southern China all fitted with high-specification PCB assembly machines for lead-free and leaded product supply. ACW has 400 staff and sales of #45M (US$90). The Company operates a globally integrated manufacturing and IT system throughout its sites ensuring that consistent high-quality standards are met and enabling rapid transfer of manufacturing data. ACW's factory in China has also just attained accreditation to the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2000 internal Quality Management standard following a comprehensive audit by global accreditation body SGS-CSTC.
SFE, founded in 1999, is a premier electronics contract manufacturer located in the Pacific Northwest (Vancouver, Washington State, USA) providing prototype and production services for a wide range of customers. The company offers rapid production of lower volume, high complexity PCB products and assemblies to customers in the aerospace, military, medical, industrial and instrumentation sectors. SFE was founded in 1999 and has since expanded to 45,000 sq ft, 110 employees and sales of US$20m (GB#10m).
About Silicon Forest Electronics Inc.
SFE is a premier electronics contract manufacturer founded in 1999 and located in the Pacific Northwest (Vancouver, Washington State, USA) providing prototype and production services for a wide range of customers. The company offers rapid production of lower volume, high complexity PCB products and assemblies to customers in the aerospace, military, medical, industrial and instrumentation sectors.
About ACW Technology Ltd
ACW Technology is an established, privately-owned, UK-based contract electronics manufacturer (CEM). Founded in 1989 it owns and controls factories in Southampton, South Wales and mainland China, and has expertise in all areas of manufacturing, engineering, sourcing, repair and logistics. The company acts as a complete end-to-end manufacturing service provider in prime markets including commercial, industrial, aerospace and defense. Current products manufactured include radio communications, high definition TV broadcast equipment, radio transmitter water meters, aircraft cockpit controls and high security equipment.