U.S. PCB Leader Merix Strengthens Defense and Aerospace Capability
May 28 2009 - 8:15AM
Marketwired
U.S. based printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Merix
Corporation (NASDAQ: MERX) today announced several key milestones
that underscore the success of the company's defense and aerospace
growth strategy. The management team has taken aggressive measures
to leverage Merix's industry leading quality, reliability,
technology and manufacturing expertise to capitalize on new growth
opportunities in the defense and aerospace sector. Today, Merix has
grown market share and is partnered with multiple leading defense
and aerospace customers, providing advanced PCB solutions for
critical military and civilian use. Applications include flight
deck avionics, cabin electronics, information management, GPS,
radio and tactical military communications, tactical smart
munitions, radar systems, satellite communications, and simulation
systems.
High Reliability PCB Manufacturing for the Defense and Aerospace
Industry
The defense and aerospace industry's demand for superior quality
is a natural fit for Merix, long a leader in the manufacture of
high reliability and high technology PCB products. Additionally,
significant investments in engineering support, product development
and the attainment of critical military certifications have helped
position Merix as a key supplier. Complementing Merix's technology
and manufacturing leadership is 24 hours a day and seven days a
week customer service, as well as exceptional field applications
engineering support. Merix also recently announced that each of its
North American factories is qualified to MIL-PRF-31032, an
important military certification that establishes strict standards
and recognizes Merix's advanced quality management and production
systems.
"In 2007, we committed to a strategic realignment with a focus
on expanding our technology and manufacturing capability to
increase market share in the defense and aerospace sector," stated
Michael D. Burger, president and CEO of Merix Corporation. "Almost
two years later, I am pleased to say that we have completed that
phase, making significant progress that will help position our
company for long-term growth and profitability. By managing our
resources effectively, keeping pace with our defense and aerospace
customers' technology roadmaps and continuing to score high in
quality, reliability, engineering and customer support, we will
enable our customers to gain access to fast, technologically
advanced cost-effective PCB manufacturing solutions. We have laid
the foundation, and now we are ready for continued growth."
As a result of these efforts, Merix now offers the defense and
aerospace industry a seamless transition from PCB prototyping to
high-volume PCB manufacturing across a broad array of technologies,
such as high performance materials, advanced HDI structures
(including plated and filled vias, stacked microvias, and
copper-filled microvias), and embedded passives (including sub-1
mil embedded capacitance and buried resistor technology). Merix's
state of the art manufacturing facilities feature leading edge,
automated processes and a sophisticated global ERP/MRP. The
successful realignment of its U.S. facilities and the execution of
its defense and aerospace strategy have enabled Merix to
significantly increase market share in the U.S. while continuing to
lead in its traditional computing, peripherals and communications
markets.
About Merix:
Headquartered in the United States, Merix is a leading provider
of technologically advanced rigid, multi-layer printed circuit
boards used in the design and development of complex electronic
applications. The company maintains operations throughout Asia,
Europe and North America. It provides a large, diverse worldwide
customer base with a seamless and cost effective transition from
quick-turn prototyping through pre-production to high-volume PCB
manufacturing across the broadest array of technologies worldwide.
Principal markets served by Merix's manufactured solutions include
automotive, defense and aerospace, communications, computing,
industrial, networking, peripherals, and test end markets in the
worldwide electronics industry. For more information please visit
the company's website at www.merix.com.
Media Contact: Stewart Chalmers Cool Head Communications Ph:
818-681-3588 E-mail: stew@coolheadcommunications.com
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