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NEMI Signs Three New Members
Environmental Initiatives Attract New Companies
HERNDON, Va. - December 10, 2003 - The National Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (NEMI) today announced the addition of three new members. Dell Inc. (Round Rock, Texas), Endicott Interconnect Technologies (Endicott, NY) and Senju Comtek Corp. (San Jose) are the latest companies to join this industry-led consortium's efforts to strengthen the global electronics manufacturing supply chain.
"We are pleased to welcome these companies to our membership and look forward to the contributions they will make to NEMI's efforts," said Jim McElroy, executive director and CEO of NEMI. "All three of these newest members were attracted to NEMI by our environmental initiatives. We have amassed a significant body of work related to lead-free assembly, and we have several new initiatives forming to address many of the supply chain issues surrounding the electronics industry's transition to lead-free."
NEMI has recently organized the RoHS Transition Task Group to identify supply chain issues related to RoHS compliance. The group is defining issues that could be addressed effectively through industry collaboration by the development/adoption of standards and the sharing of best practices. Several new projects are being formed to address such things as assembly process standards, component and board marking (including part number change management), component supply chain readiness (including component availability) and methods for disclosing and exchanging material composition information. For additional information about these and other NEMI lead-free projects, visit http://www.nemi.org/projects/ese/index.html
"NEMI's true value is in the synergy it provides among its members," said Pat Nathan, sustainable business director for Dell Inc. "By working with this broad-based industry-led group, we are able to leverage our company's efforts: in anticipating future technology and infrastructure needs; in developing industry-standard solutions to meet those needs; and in preparation to provide lead-free products to our customers."
"The drive to lead-free manufacturing is a significant initiative in the electronics industry and in Endicott Interconnect's technology roadmap," commented Voya Markovich, chief technology officer for Endicott Interconnect Technologies. "NEMI provides us with the opportunity to work in collaboration with suppliers, fabricators and OEMs to ensure that the technology we adopt meets the needs of the industry and is implemented with excellence."
"Senju is very proud of our technical background and research with lead-free soldering materials and equipment," states R.Hiro Suzuki, vice president, Senju Comtek Corp. "We are very excited to help shape the future of these new technologies together with our new NEMI colleagues."
About Dell Inc.
Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Company revenue for the past four quarters totaled $39.7 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained at www.dell.com.
About Endicott Interconnect Technologies
Endicott Interconnect Technologies Inc. is a world-class supplier of organic semiconductor chip packaging, printed circuit boards and assembly services. With over 40 years of experience in providing the microelectronics hardware found in IBM systems, the company brings to market a unique mix of leading edge technology and technical know-how to provide customers with a time-to-market advantage and competitive differentiation.
EI's product lines support the needs of the IT and Telecommunications, Test Equipment, Defense and Aerospace, Medical, Automotive and Power Management markets where highly reliable products built in robust manufacturing operations are critical to success. To learn more about EI, visit www.endicottinterconnect.com.
About Senju Comtek Corp.
Senju Comtek Corp. is a joint venture between Senju Metal Industry Co. Ltd. and Mitsui Comtek Corp., specializing in solder paste manufacturing. This Silicon Valley company allows Senju to better serve its domestic customers by providing expedited service and technical assistance.
Senju Metal Industry Co., Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan is one of the world's largest manufacturers of solder materials for the electronics industry. Other Senju factories are found worldwide in locations such as; Tochigi, Japan (HQ); Selangor, Malaysia; Cavite, Philippines; Hong Kong, China; Beijing, China; Kaoshiung, Taiwan and London, England. These factories manufacture one or more of the following solder materials: solder paste, bar solder, wire solder, solder preforms, solder spheres (for BGA), conductive adhesives and flux materials. Mitsui Comtek is the sole distributor for Senju Solder Products within the Americas. For more information about Senju Comtek Corp., visit www.senjucomtek.com.
About NEMI
The National Electronics Manufacturing Initiative's mission is to assure leadership of the global electronics manufacturing supply chain. Based in Herndon, Va., the industry-led consortium is made up of approximately 70 electronics manufacturers, suppliers, industry associations and consortia, government agencies and universities. NEMI roadmaps the needs of the electronics industry, identifies gaps in the technology infrastructure, establishes implementation projects to eliminate these gaps (both business and technical), and stimulates standards activities to speed the introduction of new technologies. The consortium also works with government, universities and other funding agencies to set priorities for future industry needs and R&D initiatives. For additional information about NEMI, visit www.nemi.org.
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