Manufacturing Capacity Increase through Lean Program

Electronics manufacturer uses lean manufacturing to drive capacity improvements, using the methodology and tools. ...

... "The Leicester-based power resistor manufacturer Cressall Resistors is claiming that a lean manufacturing programme has helped increase turnover by 100 percent in 18 months ... " ...

Via Works Management: Lean

Plasma Manufacturing Process

Manufacturing process, plasma televisions ...

Partnership on Lean Software for Electronics Manufacturing

Manufacturing execution software will be enhanced through partnership to enable electronics manufacturing using lean techniques. ...

... "The Calavista Software team will be working with the Optimal Electronics development team to further expand and improve the capabilities of the Optel MES (Manufacturing Execution System) software suite. This will include leveraging their software development tools, processes, and both local and remote software development engineers. Optel is an integrated suite of industry-leading software modules that addresses all aspects of electronics assembly, enabling its customers to properly and quickly implement Lean Manufacturing. " ...

Via Optimal Electronics: Software Development Partnership

Layout For Lean Manufacturing Flows

Firan Technology Group will move to a new facility that will enhance its ability to sustain lean manufacturing performance. ...

... "FTG takes possession of the facility in July, 2007 and following a period for leasehold improvements, expect to move the business by October, 2007. The Company, with the assistance of expert consultants, is developing a facility layout optimized for Lean Manufacturing flows and has established a move plan to ensure no disruption of shipments to all customers. " ...

Via Firan Technology Group: Expanded Facility for FTG Aerospace

Lean Enterprise System Implementation at Century Electronics

Century Electronics, Westlake Village California, will implement the Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) Lean Enterprise System. ...

... "The Lean Enterprise System (LES) is the continuous improvement system developed by aerospace, defense, and space suppliers. The LES helps suppliers build new capabilities that will enable them to better support the emerging needs of their customers. The LES also builds a culture where lean production principles and standard work are applied throughout the organization to ensure sustained improvements in delivery and quality while reducing lead times and cost. Century Electronics, a Division of Perillo Industries, Inc. is an Engineering Designer and Manufacturer of custom AC/DC Power Supplies and DC/DC Converters. Century Electronics was founded in 1973 and was purchased by Perillo Industries in 1992. " ...

Via PRWeb: Lean Enterprise System

SixSigma Manufacturing Supports Company Growth Plan

Boston-Power completes funding to fuel its growth through next-generation, lithium-ion notebook computer batteries. The company has demonstrated Six Sigma performance at its China manufacturing site. ...

... "Boston-Power is led by Founder and CEO Dr. Christina Lampe-Onnerud, a recognized strategist, technology advisor and authority in the global battery industry. Lampe-Onnerud has assembled a world-class team with more than 100 years of combined experience in lithium-ion technology and manufacturing, consumer electronics sales and intellectual property patent law. Headquartered in Westborough, Mass., the company has Six Sigma-level manufacturing operations in Shenzhen, China. " ...

Via Boston-Power: Boston-Power fuels expansion with $15.6 million in series B financing

Manufacturing Expansion: Lean Foundation

Scott Electronics expands manufacturing capacity ...

... "The equipment and employee expansion in Mexico will allow this lean facility to increase its production in the coax and POF (plastic optical fiber) business. " ...

Via ThomasNet: Scott Electronics Inc. Expands Manufacturing Capabilities in its Salem, N.H. and Nogales, Sonora Mexico Facility

Background on Scott Electronics: Scott Electronics provides quick turn with lead times from same day to 1 week for established production Kanban programs. Six Sigma and 5S implementation in all assembly cells.

Manufacturing Leader: Lean Roll-Out Experience ...

American Woodmark appoints manufacturing leader with Lean Six Sigma implementation experience. ...

... "Dunston brings a broad range of experience in manufacturing and supply chain management to American Woodmark. He comes to American Woodmark from Diamond Innovations, a leading industrial supplier to the automotive, electronics and aerospace industries, where he was vice president, Global Operations. In this position, he was tasked to significantly reduce operating costs within China, Europe and the U.S. Prior to this, he worked as vice president of operations for BBA Fiberweb, a complex fabric and laminate manufacturing company. Here he instituted the roll-out of a continuous improvement program with training in both 6-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing. " ...

Via American Woodmark: Cary Dunston Named Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, American Woodmark

Semiconductor Assembly: Six Sigma Certification ...

Indium Corporation, a supplier of electronics and semiconductor assembly materials, invests in certification of 11 Six Sigma green belts. The company will have opportunity to implement Six Sigma projects in their factories, located in the USA, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and China. The company believes in quality management and is ISO 9001 registered. ...

... "Indium Corporation recognized 11 individuals for achieving their Dartmouth Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. A Dartmouth Six Sigma Green Belt has demonstrated proficiency in developing and executing design experiments to support continuous process improvement at a competent level. Individuals who achieved the certification include: Stephen Foster, Mike McNamara, Bob Jarrett, Nicole Palma, Runsheng Mao, Stephen Smith, Hong-Sik Hwang, Ed Gudlauski, Leroy Page, Anthony Piccione, and Dave Sbiroli. Training for the certification was presented by Ronald C. Lasky, Ph.D., Senior Technologist at Indium Corporation and visiting professor at Dartmouth College's Thayer School of Engineering. " ...

Via Indium Corporation: Indium Corporation has 11 achieve Six Sigma Green Belt Certification ...

Manufacturing Software: Lean Integration ...

Factory Logic collaborates with the Automation and Drives Group of Siemens AG to integrate the Factory Logic Lean software into the Siemens SIPLACE manufacturing optimization solution. ...

... "Siemens will integrate the Factory Logic Lean Operations Suite (Factory Logic) into SIPLACE manufacturing optimization solutions for the global electronic assembly market. SIPLACE is the Siemens product family name for integrated hardware, software and services solutions to support the entire SMT (Surface Mount Technology) production facility. Factory Logic is a software solution designed from the ground up to support demand-driven production scheduling and pull-based supply synchronization using proven lean methods originally pioneered in the Toyota Production System (TPS). As part of SIPLACE lean manufacturing solutions, Factory Logic will enable electronics manufacturers to perform advanced production leveling and kanban/supermarket management functions in conjunction with SIPLACE SMT machines and other Siemens solution components. Factory Logic supports an integrated approach that directly links production to actual customer demand, while maintaining the stability required for consistent, reliable, waste-free factory and supply chain operations. Siemens will sell and support the Factory Logic software as an embedded component of SIPLACE solutions globally. " ...

Via Factory Logic: Siemens to Integrate Factory Logic Lean Manufacturing Software Into SIPLACE Electronics Assembly Solutions ...

Company Sees Improvement from Lean Techniques ...

Electronics inspection firm sees improvement in operations from lean techniques ...

... "We first focused on operational improvements to improve quality, on-time delivery, and lead times through the implementation of lean manufacturing principles." ...

Via Test & Measurement World: Lean techniques drive inspection firm's rebound ...

Louisville: Lean Skilled Workforce ...

... "Louisville was selected for its lean manufacturing expertise, skilled work force and facilities necessary to meet the performance parameters for the Precision Attack Missile production, said Scott Speet, Raytheon's director for the missile project in Tucson, Ariz ... " ...

Via Louisville Courier-Journal: Raytheon to build missile electronics ...

Kaizen Accelerates Production ...

Kaizen quality initiative complements Christie's production acceleration. ...

... "As part of its aggressive expansion in manufacturing capacity, Christie is also hiring additional technical and administrative staff that includes electronics, mechanical and optical engineers, technicians and industry experts. Christie has also implemented rigorous in-house educational and training programs designed to further maximize efficiency levels, streamline production, and deliver quality control standards that are among the highest in the industry. This includes an extensive global quality initiative and continuous improvements through Kaizen practices to ensure consistent conformance to customer expectations, while maintaining the highest standards of quality. " ...

Via Christie: Christie Ramps Up Projector Production as Digital Cinema Contracts Surge Worldwide ...

VicePresident LeanManufacturing: Position Available ...

Get your resume updated .... Vice President position is available .... require lean manufacturing experience. ...

... "Solectron Corporation, a leading provider of electronics manufacturing and integrated supply chain services, announced the resignation of executive vice president of worldwide operations Marc Onetto, who is leaving Solectron to pursue other interests. Mike Cannon, president and CEO of Solectron, will be assuming Onetto's role on an interim basis while a search is conducted for a replacement. Marc has led the transformation of Solectron's manufacturing operations with the implementation of lean manufacturing, commented Cannon. We will continue to aggressively implement lean across the company, and thank Marc for his many contributions. " ...

VicePresident LeanManufacturing: Position Available: Via Solectron: Solectron Announces Resignation of EVP of Operations: CEO Mike Cannon to Assume Interim Role ...

Lean Manufacturing Plant: New Facility for UPG ...

UPG readies its third plant in Mexico ...

... "United Plastic Group's newest Mexico plant will be ISO 13485 certified and FDA registered. The plant will service a diversified group of products, as do UPG's plants in the US, Europe, China and Monterrey, Mexico. Customers in the medical, consumer, automotive and electronics industries will be able to take advantage of the advanced processing, engineering and lean manufacturing capabilities provided by the new facility. " ...

Via Yahoo! Finance: United Plastics Group Inc. Announces Plans for Contract Manufacturing Facility in Baja Region of Mexico ...

MagnaChip Six Sigma Management System ...

Semicon manufacturer, MagnaChip, leverages Six Sigma management system to increase quality, lower costs, improve its reputation in the market. ...

... "Robert Krakauer, EVP of Strategic Operations and CFO of MagnaChip Semiconductor, said, During the quarter, we initiated a Six Sigma management system that is expected to result in improved product quality, substantial cost savings, and enhance our industry leading profile. This initiative specifically focuses on three areas within MagnaChip: Sales & marketing, Research & Development, and Production. Our Six Sigma initiatives will allow us to more effectively deliver industry-leading solutions to our consumer electronics and communications customers worldwide and place us on the same corporate development path as recognized global industry leaders. This program is not only limited to enhancing cost savings and quality but will be actively used to improve overall business management, innovation and execution. " ...

MagnaChip Six Sigma Management System: Via MagnaChip Semiconductor: MagnaChip Semiconductor Reports First Quarter Results ...



MagnaChip Semiconductor is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of mixed-signal and digital multimedia semiconductors addressing the convergence of consumer electronics and communications devices. We focus on CMOS image sensors and flat panel display drivers, which are complex, high performance, mixed signal semiconductors that capture images and enable and enhance the features and capabilities of both small and large flat panel displays. MagnaChip also provides wafer foundry services utilizing CMOS high voltage, embedded memory, analog and power process technologies for the manufacture of IC's for customer-owned designs. MagnaChip has world-class manufacturing capabilities and an extensive portfolio of approximately 11,900 registered and pending patents. As a result, MagnaChip is a valued partner in providing leading technology solutions to its customers worldwide.

Kaizen Principles Core Values ...

MTD leaders embrace kaizen principles as part of the enterprise's core values. ...

... "Mike and I both worked many years for a major Japanese electronics company before starting MTD Systems, said Dave Tansek. We learned an important concept that the Japanese call Kaizen, it was a trendy word to use in the '90s but our company has taken it as one of our core values. It roughly means a constant and never ending improvement. We try to look at our products everyday and apply the Kaizen principals to them. " ...

Via MTD Systems: MTD Systems Pre-NAB Product Review and Update

Lean Manufacturing Workshops This Week ...

... "Lean Manufacturing and Management Training Series: Location: Hilton Logan Airport, Boston
Dates: 3/28/2006 - 3/30/2006; Description: LEI workshops are designed to answer the question many of you ask about lean concepts, What concrete steps do I take on Monday morning to implement? " ...

Lean Manufacturing Workshops This Week: Via Electronic Business: Lean Manufacturing and Management Training Series ...

Six Sigma Leadership Appointment ...

Exception EMS, electronics manufacturer, appoints Six Sigma experienced leader. ...

... "Davies has a track record of successfully implementing lean manufacturing techniques. A six sigma black belt and a teambuilding enthusiast, he specialises in creating strategies to achieve more efficient and flexible manufacturing operations. " ...

Six Sigma Leadership Appointment: Via EE Times UK: CEM brings in lean manufacturing experience

Six Sigma Global Process Improvement ...

Evelyn A. Baldwin, 3M Electronics, explores global process improvement and acknowledges the Six Sigma process methodology. ...

... "That is one of the many reasons why I say, Thank goodness for process improvement tools such as six sigma and methods that help manage our business in this global environment. I strongly believe that these tools can help companies build value with customers. If customers are why we are here, making our operations work better is how we serve those customers. " ...

Six Sigma Global Process Improvement: Via Surface Mount Technology (SMT): Four Ways to Help Customers Improve Global Processes ...

Solectron LeanSixSigma Enables AS9100 Certification ...

Solectron leverages its Lean Six Sigma discipline to enable AS9100 quality certification ...

... "Solectron Corporation, a leading provider of electronics manufacturing and integrated supply chain services, announced successful certification for Solectron FinePitch to AS9100 Rev B, the quality management system specific to the aerospace industry. AS9100 certification is a strategic milestone for Solectron showcasing our comprehensive quality management system that enables us to deliver world-class quality products and services to our customers, said Misha Rozenberg, senior vice president and chief quality officer, Solectron. Solectron Production System, or SPS, our proven and industry leading Lean Six Sigma methodology, facilitated the AS9100 certification. We are very proud to add aerospace quality assurance certification to our growing list of manufacturing quality compliance standards worldwide. First published in May 1997 by the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) as AS9000, the AS standard is currently known as AS9100, Rev B, and is recognized by all major aerospace OEMs. " ...

Solectron LeanSixSigma Enables AS9100 Certification: Via Solectron: Solectron Announces Successful Aerospace Manufacturing Certification to AS9100 Rev B ...

Executive and Manager Overview: ISO 9001:2000/AS9100 Rev. B: "ISO Joe's Executive and Manager Overview: ISO 9001:2000/AS9100 Rev. B provides and expands uponthat foundational knowledge, and examines and compares today's commonly used quality programs and systems. "

Lean Manufacturing: Alternative Business Model for Electronics Industry ...

The lean manufacturing business model can be used to differentiate an enterprise in its marketplace, through operational excellence. Eric Miscoll explores the top focus areas for consideration by electronics industry executives. ...

... "Alternative business models: Whether you adopt a virtual model leveraging strengths and assets from around the globe, like TFI's team of industry experts, or adopt a fresh approach to an old challenge - such as the successful joint venture (called NUMMI) between GM & Toyota who profitably manufacturer cars in the Silicon Valley of California by applying Lean Manufacturing principle - opportunities abound. " ...

Lean Manufacturing: Alternative Business Model for Electronics Industry: Via EMSNow: The top five factors electronics executives should consider in 2006 ...

Lean Program: GROWTTH ...

Dr. Mohsen Sohi, president and chief executive officer of Freudenberg-NOK, was named to the board of directors of the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA). He is executive champion of the lean program, GROWTTH. ...

... "Named to his current position at Freudenberg-NOK in 2003, Sohi oversees all divisions of the $1 billion company, which is part of the global Freudenberg Group. With more than 16 years of engineering and management experience in the automotive, aerospace, electronics and retail sectors, Sohi is committed to the company's lean benchmark program called Growtth (an acronym for Get Rid of Waste Through Team Harmony). He has worked to integrate lean principles, Six Sigma practices and information technology to extend continuous improvement across the entire Freudenberg-NOK enterprise. " ...

Lean Program: GROWTTH: Via Freudenberg-NOK: Freudenberg-NOK President & CEO Named to OESA Board of Directors ...

New Product Introduction Manufacturing Services ...

Solectron will provide new product introduction and manufacturing outsourcing services for broadband communications company. ...

... "Solectron Corporation (NYSE:SLR), a leading provider of electronics manufacturing and integrated supply chain services, and IPWireless, a leading developer of 3G standards-based mobile broadband technology, announced Solectron as the exclusive provider of outsourced new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing services. Under the terms of the agreement, Solectron will be the exclusive provider of outsourced NPI services for new products introduced by IPWireless and will be the exclusive provider of outsourced manufacturing for IPWireless-supplied UMTS TD-CDMA mobile broadband equipment, including base stations and modems." ...

New Product Introduction Manufacturing Services: Via Solectron: IPWireless Signs Exclusive Agreement for Solectron's New Product Introduction, Manufacturing Services for 3G UMTS TD-CDMA Products; Agreement Also Streamlines Entry Into Mobile Broadband Market for OEMs and Operators ...

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SixSigma OpExcellence Exec Appointed President ...

Six Sigma Operational Excellence executive is appointed president. ...

... "Bender joins Crane Co. with a broad functional skill set and background and a consistent record of successes in his past roles. He has spent a major portion of his professional career at Aerojet General Corporation, a division of GenCorp. He worked in various positions, including assignments in Engineering, Defense and Armaments, Automotive, Manufacturing, Business Development, Quality and most recently, Operations. He also has experience in functional leadership and implementation for Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Operational Excellence at all of the major locations within GenCorp. " ...

SixSigma OpExcellence Exec Appointed President: Via Crane Co.: Crane Co. Appoints David Bender, President of Electronics Group ...

Supply Chain eHubs: Supplier Relationship Management ...

E2Open is growing its customer base for supply chain e-hubs, enabling supplier relationship management through a software-as-a-service SAAS delivery model. ...

Supply Chain eHubs: Supplier Relationship Management: Via E2open: E2open Leads Supply Chain-SRM SaaS Market, Deploying and Operating More Systems Than Any Other Company ...

... "E2open currently powers over 50 supply chain information hubs, sometimes referred to as eHubs, for leading companies in the electronics, aerospace and defense, and automotive industries, connecting more than 12,000 trading partners and 45,000 users. The supply chain-SRM market addresses both internal and external processes. Internal processes such as advanced planning and scheduling, demand shaping and factory optimization have been the realm of traditional on-premises enterprise software. There is growing evidence that external processes that give visibility and control over extended supply networks, such as vendor-managed inventory, supply-demand synchronization and procure-to-pay, can be managed more cost- and time-effectively and with higher data quality by inter-enterprise software in a SaaS model. AMR Research describes this concept as inter-enterprise services. " ...

Event-Driven Supply Chain Network: Supplier Process ...

Tyco implements E2Open to enable its event-driven supply chain network, where suppliers are fully integrated. ...

Event-Driven Supply Chain Network: Supplier Process: Via E2open: Tyco Electronics Selects E2open to Optimize Supply Chain Operations for Its Automotive Components Business ...

... "By using E2open, Tyco Electronics is providing its suppliers with a schedule sharing process where suppliers benefit from forecast and firm delivery schedules, and Tyco Electronics obtains the suppliers response in a closed-loop process. E2open provides Tyco Electronics with an early warning system that enables visibility and control over its global supply chain network, automating Tyco Electronics' communication with suppliers. E2open software is integrated with Tyco Electronics SAP ERP software to seamlessly automate communication between the company and its suppliers. To date, fifty suppliers are currently live on the system and benefiting from increased visibility into demand. Tyco Electronics plans to include additional suppliers with a target of 200 suppliers connected to its supply chain network within twelve months. " ...

Kaizen Team Wins Competition ...

Kaizen Team Wins Competition: Via Surface Mount Technology (SMT): Toyota Philosophy Being Adapted to Electronics Industry

... "Armed with spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations - and with the war whoop kaizen! - they claimed victory. And they took home a $10,000 grand prize. " ...

Kaizen Methods: Streamline Operations

Global manufacturers must embrace kaizen and lean manufacturing to stay competitive in the global marketplace. Scott Whipple reports on Sen. Joseph Lieberman's insights on Peter Pan Electronics. ...

Kaizen Methods: Streamline Operations: Via Herald: Lieberman touts plant as model ...

... "Peter Pan used Kaizen and lean manufacturing methods to streamline operations and stay competitive in the global marketplace. " ...

Lean Software Supports Manufacturing Transformation ...

QAD has delivered new product enhancements and a production scheduling tool, that supports a lean manufacturing transformation. ...

Lean Software Supports Manufacturing Transformation: QAD Enhances Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities, Introduces QAD Production Scheduler for World-Class Operations, Local Performance: Solution Expands GXE Portfolio of Software and Service ...

... "QAD software’s advanced manufacturing capabilities are completely scalable, simple to implement and easy to use in established manufacturing centers, new markets or new ventures. Enhancements reflect world-class production system principles and best practices for transmitting data to achieve lean manufacturing and supply visibility. " ...

QAD is a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturing companies. QAD applications provide critical functionality for managing manufacturing resources and operations within and beyond the enterprise, enabling global manufacturers to collaborate with their customers, suppliers and partners to make and deliver the right product, at the right cost and at the right time. Manufacturers of automotive, consumer products, electronics, food and beverage, industrial and life science products use QAD applications at approximately 5,300 licensed sites in more than 90 countries and in as many as 27 languages.

Six Sigma Manufacturing Quality: Design and Engineering Executive Appointed

Solectron's industry-leading Lean Six Sigma methodology (The Solectron Production System) provides competitive advantage for customers. Executive appointment, in design and engineering, sustains their leadership in Six Sigma manufacturing ...

Six Sigma Manufacturing Quality: Design and Engineering Executive Appointed: Via Solectron: Solectron Appoints New Senior Vice President of Design and Engineering ...

... "Solectron Corporation (NYSE:SLR), a leading provider of electronics manufacturing and integrated supply chain services, today announced the appointment of Dr. Linda Capuano as the new senior vice president of design and engineering. As part of Solectron's never-ending mission to improve manufacturing quality, this new position was created to enhance the company's design and engineering offerings. " ...

Solectron Corporation provides a full range of global electronics manufacturing and supply-chain management services to the world's leading high-tech, automotive, industrial and medical device firms. Solectron's service offerings include new-product introduction, collaborative design and engineering, materials management, product manufacturing, and product warranty and repair, and end-of-life support. Based in Milpitas, Calif., Solectron operates in more than 20 countries on five continents and had sales from continuing operations of $10.4 billion in fiscal 2005.

Board Exec with Business SixSigma IT Experience ...

Board Exec with Business SixSigma IT Experience: Via Analog Devices: Analog Devices Announces New Board Member

... "Mr. Hodgson joined DuPont in 1966 and has held a number of leadership positions within the company, serving as a general manager since 1979, group executive since 1998 and an executive officer since 2002. Mr. Hodgson has broad-based, global business experience in sales, marketing and general management. In addition, Mr. Hodgson brings a close familiarity with the semiconductor industry which stems from his role in leading DuPont's successful Electronic Materials business unit for 10 years during which time the unit became a leading supplier in the global electronic materials segment of the electronics industry. As a member of DuPont's Office of the Chief Executive, his experience includes leading DuPont's five major business divisions and global functional leadership for marketing and sales, sourcing, Six Sigma and information technology. " ...

Innovation, performance, and excellence are the cultural pillars on which Analog Devices has built one of the longest standing, highest growth companies within the technology sector. Acknowledged industry-wide as the world leader in data conversion and signal conditioning technology, Analog Devices serves over 60,000 customers, representing virtually all types of electronic equipment. Celebrating 40 years as a leading global manufacturer of high-performance integrated circuits used in analog and digital signal processing applications, Analog Devices is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, with design and manufacturing facilities throughout the world.

Kaizen Strategy For Success ...

Kaizen Strategy For Success: Via ON Semiconductor: The Lean Guru and the Father of Continuous Improvement, Masaaki Imai, to Present at Phoenix Seminars: The Arizona Quality Alliance and ON Semiconductor present: How to Implement KAIZEN© Strategies to Improve Performance & Results ...

... "Mr. Imai and instructors from the KAIZEN Institute will present at two closed seminars sponsored by the Arizona Quality Alliance (AQA) and ON Semiconductor scheduled for Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 at ON Semiconductor's Phoenix facility. Advertised earlier this summer, the half-day seminars sold-out within a week and will be attended by representatives from leading local organizations including Arrow Electronics, Honeywell International, Banner Health, Vaisala Inc., Maricopa County and Mayo Clinic Scottsdale. " ...

SixSigma Quality Supplier: Belton Group ...

SixSigma Quality Supplier: Belton Group: Via Seagate: Seagate Technology News Release Seagate Technology Honors Supply Chain Excellence for 2005

Belton Group recognized a Six Sigma quality supplier by Seagate ...

... "The Belton Group, a leading manufacturer of Arm Coil Assembly and Hook-Up, was this year's Outstanding Supplier in the Mechanical Components category. In addition to delivering on aggressive volume requirements, Belton consistently outperformed its peers to meet Seagate's quality, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and technology metrics. " ...

Seagate is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of hard disc drives, providing products for a wide-range of Enterprise, Desktop, Mobile Computing, and Consumer Electronics applications. Seagate's business model leverages technology leadership and world-class manufacturing to deliver industry-leading innovation and quality to its global customers, and to be the low cost producer in all markets in which it participates. The company is committed to providing award-winning products, customer support and reliability to meet the world's growing demand for information storage.