Kimball Electronics Receives Award From Siemens Healthineers
May 10 2017 - 5:31PM
JASPER, Ind., May 10, 2017 (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 recognized with the 2017
Supplier Award for Competitiveness and Collaboration from Siemens
Healthineers.
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The awards ceremony was held recently at the
supplier conference in Erlangen, Germany where the top 75 suppliers
of Siemens Healthineers worldwide were invited to attend.
There were five suppliers recognized, including an overall
supplier of the year. Kimball Electronics was recognized with
the 2017 Supplier Award for Competitiveness and Collaboration.
This distinction is bestowed to a supplier of Siemens
Healthineers that has demonstrated excellence in collaboration and
competitiveness aiding the Siemens Healthineers team.
Presenting the award, David Mount, Chief
Procurement Officer, Point of Care, Siemens Healthineers explained,
"Kimball put forth a lot of extra effort to help with a Siemens
device that had gone on back-order during a re-design; things such
as training additional resources, scheduling additional shifts, and
collaborating around the clock. This enabled Siemens to
alleviate the backlog within a three-month period, produce
additional new supply of the new design, and mitigate and rebuild
safety stock."
Headquartered in Jasper, Indiana, Kimball
Electronics operates nine manufacturing facilities in six countries
and was selected based on its "extra effort and performance
excellence," "outstanding communication" and "successful
collaboration with change and transition requests and backlog
issues from the Siemens team."
"On behalf of our more than 4,800 employees
worldwide, I would like to say thank you to Siemens for recognizing
Kimball Electronics with this very special award," says Don
Charron, Kimball Electronics Chairman and CEO. "This is
another great story and a great example of our commitment to
service excellence!"
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.
CONTACT:
Mary Leah Siegel
Director of Marketing and Research
Telephone: 812-634-4000
E-mail: MaryLeah.Siegel@kimballelectronics.com
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