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Plexus Corp: Plexus Receives FDA Approval for Asian Manufacturing Facility(M2 PressWIRE Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) RDATE:22112007 Kelso, UK -- Contract manufacturer, Plexus Corp. (NASDAQ: PLXS) today announced that one of its Penang, Malaysia facilities has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), through its premarket approval (PMA) supplement evaluation process, to manufacture class III finished devices on behalf of a large tier- one medical OEMs. This approval comes following an extensive on-site audit in Penangby the FDA. Dean Foate, Chief Executive Officer of Plexus, commented, "This approval is another significant milestone in our 20 year history of supporting the increasingly global outsourcing requirements of medical device OEMs. Plexus has three FDA registered manufacturing facilities in the US, Mexicoand Malaysia, two of which are now approved to manufacture finished class III medical devices. Additionally, four of our engineering facilities and six of our manufacturing facilities are also ISO 13485:2003 registered. With approximately a quarter of our annual revenues coming from product design, supply chain management and manufacturing services for medical device OEMs, Plexus is a leading contract manufacturer for the medical device industry." Andy Hyatt, Vice President of Plexus' Medical Sector, added, "We believe Plexus is one of the first contract manufacturers to have an Asian facility with FDA approval to manufacture finished class III medical devices. We understand how competitive the medical device market is, and are committed to developing scalable, global solutions that will create a competitive advantage for our customers in their end markets. We will continue to broaden our global service offering and expect to be registering additional facilities in Malaysiaand the UKwith the FDA over the coming year." About Plexus Plexus is an award-winning participant in the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry, providing product design, test, manufacturing, fulfilment and aftermarket solutions to branded product companies in the wireline/networking, wireless infrastructure, medical, industrial/commercial and defence/security/ aerospace industries. The Company's unique focused factory manufacturing model and global supply chain solutions are strategically enhanced by value-added product design and engineering services. Plexus specialises in customer programmes that require flexibility, scalability, technology and quality. Plexus provides award-winning customer service to more than 100 branded product companies in North America, Europeand Asia. Plexus Corp (UK) Limited, Pinnacle Hill, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 8XX, UK. CONTACT: Plexus Corp Tel: +44 (0)1573 223 601 Fax: +44 (0)1573 223 600 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: http://www.plexus.com Nicki Langley, Press Contact, Neesham Public Relations Tel: +44 (0)1296 628 180 e-mail: [email protected] Elaine Hodson, Account Executive, Neesham Public Relations Tel: +44 (0)1296 628 180 Fax: +44 (0)1296 696 530 WWW:http://www.neesham.co.uk ((M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected])). Copyright 2007 M2 Communications Ltd. |