JASPER, Ind., Dec. 01, 2016 (GLOBE
NEWSWIRE) -- Kimball Electronics (NASDAQ:KE), a leading global
contract electronic manufacturing services ("EMS") company that
specializes in durable electronics for the medical, automotive,
industrial, and public safety end markets has been named 2016 EMS
Company of the Year by CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY.
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Headquartered in Jasper, Indiana,
Kimball Electronics operates nine manufacturing facilities in six
countries and was selected based on its "long history of
performance excellence," "sustainable growth and profit," as well
as "success through change and transition."
This distinction is bestowed annually
on an EMS company that has demonstrated profitability and sustained
excellence among their peers in the electronics industry.
"Kimball Electronics has leveraged subtle connections among
its key end markets to devise a winning formula over a long period
of time," said Mike Buetow, editor-in-chief of CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY.
"Its top and bottom-line numbers continue to grow, even while
banking a large portion of its fortunes on the highly competitive,
cost-sensitive automotive market."
Mike Buetow, editor-in-chief of
CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY, added, "For its rigorous pursuit of the right
technologies for the right markets, its drive for operational
excellence, and its consistent financial performance through
multiple decades and leadership changes, Kimball Electronics is the
CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY 2016 EMS Company of the Year."
"On behalf of our more than 4,500
employees worldwide, I would like to say thank you to CIRCUITS
ASSEMBLY for recognizing Kimball Electronics with this very special
award," stated Don Charron, Chairman and CEO. "Our journey as
an EMS company would not have been possible without our strong
company culture, formed and shaped by our guiding principles that
were established by our founders all those years ago and that
remain with us today." Mr. Charron continued, "The customer
is our business. The people are the company. The
environment is our home. Profits are the ultimate measure.
These guiding principles help unite our global team and keep
us focused on meeting and exceeding the expectations of all our
stakeholders."
About Kimball Electronics, Inc.
Recognized with a reputation for
excellence, Kimball Electronics is committed to a high performance
culture that values personal and organizational commitment to
quality, reliability, value, speed, and ethical behavior.
Kimball Electronics employees know they are part of a company
culture that builds lasting relationships and global success for
customers while enabling employees to share in the Company's
success through personal, professional, and financial growth.
Kimball Electronics trades under the
symbol "KE" on The NASDAQ Stock Market. Kimball Electronics
is a global contract electronic manufacturing services ("EMS")
company that specializes in durable electronics for the medical,
automotive, industrial, and public safety end markets.
Kimball Electronics is well recognized by customers and industry
trade publications for its excellent quality, reliability, and
innovative service. From its manufacturing operations in the
United States, China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, and Thailand,
Kimball Electronics provides engineering, manufacturing, and supply
chain services which utilize common production and support
capabilities to a variety of industries globally. Kimball
Electronics is headquartered in Jasper, Indiana.
To learn more about Kimball
Electronics, visit: www.kimballelectronics.com.
Lasting relationships. Global
success.