Western Electronics Announces Manufacturing Agreement with Plasmon

Western Electronics (Western) (www.westernelectronics.com) has announced a manufacturing agreement with Plasmon LMS, Inc. (Plasmon) to help with base level assembly of Plasmon's GX and G chassis for its line of archival storage libraries. Western Electronics was selected as one of Plasmon's manufacturing partners following an evaluation of Colorado based Contract Electronics Manufacturers by Plasmon.

We are excited about partnering with Plasmon on the base level assembly of these components, and look forward to continuing a strong relationship moving forward

Meridian, Idaho (PRWEB) May 8, 2008 -- Western Electronics (Western) (www.westernelectronics.com) has announced a manufacturing agreement with Plasmon LMS, Inc. (Plasmon) to help with base level assembly of Plasmon's GX and G chassis for its line of archival storage libraries. Western Electronics was selected as one of Plasmon's manufacturing partners following an evaluation of Colorado based Contract Electronics Manufacturers by Plasmon.

Western Electronics began the qualification of the GX product line in January of this year. The qualification for the Enterprise G Series is underway and is expected to be released for production in June.
"Western Electronics matched our selection criteria for a manufacturing partner with its strong capabilities and team commitment," said Carol Couch, Senior Vice President, World Wide Operations of Plasmon.

"We are excited about partnering with Plasmon on the base level assembly of these components, and look forward to continuing a strong relationship moving forward," said Rob Subia, President and CEO of Western Electronics. "We believe that Plasmon is an excellent fit for our portfolio of service offerings, and we are pleased to have been selected to help with this piece of the manufacturing for their world-class line of archival storage chassis and related products."

Western Electronics is recognized as a full service contract electronics manufacturer providing design-for-manufacturability/testability, procurement/supply-chain management, printed-circuit-board assembly, wire-harness and cable assembly, box-build and upper level assembly, logistics and end-order-fulfillment, and now conformal coating services. Our market focus is small to medium size OEM companies, who require a high level of quality, delivery, flexibility, and responsiveness in the outsourcing of product sub-assemblies or product assembly.

About Plasmon
For more than 20 years Plasmon has been the trusted source for professional archive solutions with demanding commercial and public sector organizations worldwide. Plasmon's UDO Archive Appliance and G-Series libraries provide unmatched data longevity and unquestioned record authenticity for the long-term access and preservation of valuable business information. Plasmon solutions enable companies to meet regulatory obligations and manage risk associated with record retention, while providing competitive advantage through fast access to archived data. Founded in 1984, Plasmon is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: PLM). Worldwide headquarters are in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and U.S. headquarters are located in Broomfield, Colorado. For more information, visit www.plasmon.com.

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For additional information on Western Electronics
Contact:
Mike Ebert
Western Electronics-Idaho
(208) 955-9700
   
Paul Ratner
Western Electronics-Colorado
(303) 453-2112

For additional information on Plasmon LMS, Inc.
Contact:
Terri Black
Vice President of Marketing; Plasmon
(720) 873-2510

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