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Creation's California Facility
Earns FDa approval
"Medical devices are at the core of our business
growth in the region and indeed across the com-
pany," said Jeff Kuypers, regional leader. "Pro-
grams designed to encourage the growth of med-
ical technology are becoming more prevalent,
and some of the best medical device oEMs in the
world are located in North america, and in Califor-
nia in particular."
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Elecsys Enjoys 20% sales
growth in Fy 2014
"We are pleased to report a very successful year with
continuing revenue growth, enhanced gross mar-
gins, and a substantial increase in earnings. Sales in-
creased over 20% compared to the prior year driven
by shipments of our proprietary M2M products and
solutions," said Karl b. gemperli, CEo.
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Computrol Invests in aCE
selective solder system
Now installed at Computrol's Meridian, Idaho
facility, this marks the company's fifth KiSS-103
system, with three at this facility and two at the
orem, utah plant. additionally, Computrol has
upgraded the two existing KiSS 103 systems at the
Meridian facility and added a 3" wave capability to
one of the machines.
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LaCROIX tunisia achieves
IsO/ts 16949 Certification
The successful certification shows the investment
of the entire laCRoIx Electronics team in the
quality process. "actually, responding to or even
anticipating our clients' expectations, is our mis-
sion's heart and a leitmotif running through our
four plants and five r&D centers," explains gen-
eral Manager François beauxis.
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stI Electronics spins Off
sales & Distribution Division
Hisco inc. expands its u.S. distribution footprint
with the acquisition of the Sales and Distribution
Division of STi electronics, inc. (STi), which pro-
vides assembly products and soldering supplies to
the electronics manufacturing industry. other ser-
vices, including training services, failure analysis,
prototyping, and small- to medium-volume pCb
assembly, will remain with STi.
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Despite Weak Market NOtE
Posts 7% growth in 1h
"Despite a relatively weak market we increased
sales by 7% in the first half of the year. Further, the
order book supports continued growth compared
to previous year. In my eyes, a show of strength
from NoTE," says Peter laveson, president and
CEo.
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