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Manaus Automotive Line(s) – ISO/TS16949 Quality Registration & Certification Progress Report
The Elcoteq plant located in Manaus, Amazonas – Brasil is pursuing ISO/TS-16949 Quality Registration and Certification to serve the automotive customers. The ISO/TS-16949 registration allows Elcoteq to build M2M (machine to machine) radio frequency modules for the automotive value chain. The M2M market is growing faster than the overall economy in many countries. In addition, this future registration will allow Elcoteq to quote projects that have a higher value add percentage than normal mobile phones since the completed unit does not require extensive final assembly activities.
Customer requirements for this market start with ISO/TS-16949 registration since the global tracking, communications and telemetric applications are becoming critical requirement, versus a luxury option in the past. Elcoteq has Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing experience with automotive and critical RF applications. International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) mandate the ISO/TS 16949 requirements for registration and certification. This registration and certification process involves 4 rigorous stages:
1. Readiness Review Audit
2. Final (full thorough) Audit
3. Verification Audit and
4. Issuance of TS certificate and completion of registration.Manaus successfully completed the Readiness Review audit conducted on May 6, 2010 and the Final (full thorough) audit conducted from June 28 through July2, 2010. Based on this thorough audit it was informed that Manaus Passed the TS audit. Manaus is preparing for the next steps to successfully complete the TS registration and certification process. At this time, the Manaus Management Team, Global Quality and Engineering Services are developing action plans based on the outcome of this thorough TS full audit.The path for this TS registration and certification process is listed below:
- Feb. – July, 2009 Pre-Assessment, Gap Analysis and Documents preparations for TS
- Sept. – Oct. 2009 TS Internal Auditors Training
- Nov. – Dec. 2009 TS Internal Audits Conducted
- Jan. – Feb. 2010 Preparation to meet all TS requirements
- Mar. – Apr. 2010 Internal Assessment for TS readiness
- May 6, 2010 External DNV Readiness Review Audit
- June28 – July 2, 2010 External DNV Full TS Audit (4.5 days)
- July 2010 Develop and Implement Corrective Actions based on the full audit result
- Aug. 2010 Internal Validation of the Corrective Actions
- Sept. 2 & 3, 2010 Verification Audit by DNV & Recommendation for TS registration
- Oct. 3, 2010 TS Certification and Registration Completed
Technical Specification ISO/TS-16949 standard includes ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements, automotive specific requirements and customer special requirements. ISO/TS-16949 certification process is a more difficult process and demands higher quality. This certification process also requires more planning, paperwork, documents and special trainings than ISO 9001. All Elcoteq plants are registered to ISO 9001 Quality and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems. Elcoteq has Quality Experts that are IATF listed auditors and participate in the standards reviews.
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LED Expo 2010 in Korea
International LED and OLED Expo 2010 was staged on Jun 22 - 25 at Kintex Exhibition Hall of Korea. The event has showcased the advanced LED technology and how its applications being evolved to develop wide range of products in 21st century. This year, the International LED and Green Lighting Seminar 2010 in the show has emphasized more practical issues in LEDs from the industry and academy side.
Apart from the Asian countries with largest volume manufacturers of High-Brightness (HB) LEDs: Korea, Japan, Taiwan and China, the professional speakers are also invited from Europe and Americas to share their insight of world LED market. The seminar has consisted of several core sections: ‘frameworks for LED industries in view of market trend, cost reduction, and intellectual properties’, ‘national road maps and strategies on LEDs’, ‘progress and issues in standardization of LED lightings around the world’, ‘multi-disciplinary technical issues on epitaxial growth, devices, packages, characterization, and applications and systems’ in LED and OLED, and a special section for ‘the most updated technological breakthroughs from the leading LED companies’.
This event has been recognized not only a ‘Promising Trade Show’ in Korea in the past 4 years, but also one of the signature events in Asia. Elcoteq’s professionals have been present in this event to exchange their experiences and opinions with the industry practitioners..
Elcoteq named as Philips Best Overall Supplier 2009
Royal Philips Electronics presented Elcoteq with the Best Overall Supplier Award for 2009 at the fifth Royal Philips Electronics Global Supplier Awards. The Award was presented to Mr. Jouni Hartikainen by Sonny Kwok, CPO Consumer Lifestyle in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, on June 2, 2010. Elcoteq supplies Philips with >80% of its TV boards in Europe and 50% of Ambilights, and is heavily involved in the launch of new and improved Lighting products.
The Royal Philips Electronics Global Supplier Awards recognize the suppliers’ performance in 2009, and winners were chosen based on ratings criteria captured in the Philips Global Supplier Rating System. The Awards program is integral to Philips strategic supplier relationship management program which brings key executives and representatives together with top suppliers to create a powerful network of business partners. The goal is to jointly generate value through shared goals and leveraging of mutual strengths and competencies.
The Award jury consisted of Philips’ Supply Management Leadership Board, which comprised of the Chief Purchasing Officers and Supply Chain Officers of the Consumer Lifestyle, Lighting and Healthcare sectors, Global Head Philips Supply Management and IT, and the CEO of Philips General Purchasing.
“Elcoteq is a worthy winner of this Award thanks to its excellent delivery and quality performance throughout 2009, as well as its focus on building strong business relationships,” said Sonny Kwok.
“I am extremely pleased to receive the Royal Philips Supplier Award. I would like to congratulate our Philips team in Elcoteq for the great contribution and teamwork”, says Jouni Hartikainen, the President and CEO of Elcoteq.
See the complete Press Information below:
June 2, 2010
Elcoteq named as Philips Best Overall Supplier 2009
Eindhoven, the Netherlands – Today Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) presented global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider Elcoteq with the Best Overall Supplier Award for 2009 at the fifth Royal Philips Electronics Global Supplier Awards in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The Award was presented to Elcoteq CEO Jouni Hartikainen by Sonny Kwok, CPO Consumer Lifestyle.
“Elcoteq is a worthy winner of this Award thanks to its excellent delivery and quality performance throughout 2009, as well as its focus on building strong business relationships,” said Sonny Kwok.
Elcoteq supplies Philips with >80% of its TV boards in Europe and 50% of Ambilights, and is heavily involved in the launch of new and improved Lighting products. Elcoteq is headquarted in Luxembourg. The company’s consolidated net sales for 2009 totaled 1.5 billion euros and it employs approximately 10,000 persons.
In addition to the recognition of Elcoteq as Best Overall Supplier 2009, Philips also presented:
• A Breakthrough Award to business consulting and strategic IT services outsourcing provider Infosys BPO Limited for its close cooperation with Philips and excellent customer service
• A Breakthrough Award to power electronics provider SL Industries for its responsiveness, value and innovations performance
• A Quality Award to automotive materials supplier GMG (Georgenthaler Metall GmbH), which achieved near-perfect Quality scores over 2009
• A Sustainability Award to Shanghai Y&L Lighting Co for its efforts in meeting Philips exacting standards for supplier sustainability
• A Growth Award to lighting supplier Violet in recognition of the ramp-up of supply to Philips over the course of 2009 due to high product quality and sustainability
The Royal Philips Electronics Global Supplier Awards recognize the suppliers’ performance in 2009, and winners were chosen based on ratings criteria captured in the Philips Global Supplier Rating System. The Awards program is integral to Philips strategic supplier relationship management program which brings key executives and representatives together with top suppliers to create a powerful network of business partners. The goal is to jointly generate value through shared goals and leveraging of mutual strengths and competencies.
“The Global Financial Crisis made 2009 a rollercoaster year for many suppliers, but these award-winning companies have really shown that we master the collaborative advantage and that we are well-positioned for further growth” said Maarten de Vries, Global Head of Supply Management.
For further information, please contact:
Name: Ceciel van Stratum
Sector / department: Corporate Communications – Supply Management
Tel: +31651405385
E-mail: ceciel.van.stratum@philips.com
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of “sense and simplicity”. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 116,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 23 billion in 2009, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in flat TV, male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter..
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Elcoteq exhibits at RLA Conference & Expo in Amsterdam
For the second time Elcoteq SE hosts a prominent booth at the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) Conference & Expo in Amsterdam to meet with Reverse Logistics professionals around the world. RLA focuses on the reverse logistics process across all industries – High Tech, Consumer Electronics, Automotive and other to provide RL process knowledge to all industries.
Hot topics in Amsterdam are new ways to streamline operations, drive profits and delight customers as well as end-to-end management of the Product Life Cycle. Much discussed are currency issues and the influence of Greece on the world economy – already shaken by the financial crisis. Speculations are made whether the low economy might benefit Third Party Service Providers and how to profit from those changes.
Christian Christensen, Elcoteq’s Vice President and After Market Services ambassador (pictured above), presented “Challenges in Global AMS Businesses” with special emphasis on the different needs of OEMs, Operators and AMS providers. Afterwards the broad audience d iscussed lively on how to generate best Total Cost of Ownership by providing excellent AMS services.
“Elcoteq is proud to be a successful member of the After Market Services industry. With its broad EMS background in the high-tech industry and its customer tailored Service Offering Elcoteq fulfills the demands of the whole Product Life Cycle.” says Tomi Saario, Senior Vice President of Elcoteq, about the event.
Further information and impressions can be found on the website of the RLA: www.rltshows.com>
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AMS, RLA
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Elcoteq Participates in the RLA Conference & Expo Amsterdam 2010
Elcoteq SE, the global Life Cycle Service Partner for high-tech product and service companies, will introduce its services and solutions at RLA Conference & Expo Amsterdam 2010. The event is being held June 14-16, 2010, at Hotel Okura, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Elcoteq’s stand will be located in the Exhibit Hall at C10.
The focus in RLA Conference & Expo Amsterdam 2010 will be helping European OEMs & Branded companies to become aware of Reverse Logistics Associations’ support on a global basis and to help them to identify their future service partners. The event schedule includes Conferences during the first two days and Workshops on Wednesday, June 16, 2010.
Mr. Christian Christensen, Vice President, Business Management of Elcoteq, will speak in the seminar on Monday, June 14, 2010 with the topic of Challenges in Global AMS Business. Professionals from Elcoteq are available at the Elcoteq stand during the Conference and Expo.
More information about the event: www.rltshows.com>
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AMS, RLA
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Sarantel to Outsource Manufacturing to Elcoteq
Antennas group Sarantel has signed a letter of intent with Elcoteq to outsource its assembly, test and supply chain processes.
Read more from Business Financial Newswire.
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Isatphone-Pro - the very first Global satellite phone
Satellite phones aren’t new. They are utilized by specialists in the media, government, as well as first aid. Nevertheless, the Isatphone-Pro is the cut above the remaining. The global satellite handset was developed by Inmarsat, in cooperation along with Sasken Communications Technology along with Elcoteq.
Read more about Isatphone-Pro from John Whitley’s article
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Elcoteq in the Korean IT Times
Tomi Saario, Senior Vice president of Elcoteq New Sales and Business Development, visited Korea and gave an interview to Korean IT Times. Read the full article from this link..
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Elcoteq and ANDA Networks Agree on Cooperation
Elcoteq has been selected as a prototyping and manufacturing partner for ANDA Networks, Inc., the leader in carrier-class fiber and copper-based access platforms for wireline networks or wireless backhaul applications.
With over 27,000 platforms deployed worldwide, Elcoteq will open additional manufacturing lines for ANDA Networks to produce Carrier Ethernet switches and broadband access equipment for its award-winning EtherTone® product line. Production will take place at Elcoteq’s factory in Dongguan, China.
“Through this partnership, we expand the market reach for ANDA’s EtherTone product family,” notes Mr. Charles R. Kenmore, ANDA’s President and CEO. “This will allow us to better service carrier and mobile operators worldwide to facilitate cost effective migration to next-generation IP services and new 4G LTE mobile networks.”
“We are pleased to start cooperation with ANDA Networks, a technology leader serving tier 1 service providers in the high growth Carrier Ethernet and wireless backhaul markets. This agreement is an excellent addition to our System Solution customer portfolio,” says Mr. Tommi Pettersson, President of Elcoteq’s System Solutions Business Unit..
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ANDA Networks, EtherTone
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Elcoteq becomes Sharp’s partner for the KIN Windows phones
Elcoteq SE and Sharp have signed an extensive agreement for cooperation on industrialization, manufacturing, distribution and after market services for mobile phones. The cooperation focuses initially on Sharp´s latest smartphone product lineup “KIN”, a new Windows Phone, developed for USA and Europe. The cooperation will cover all service areas with immediate effect. As announced on April 13, 2010 the agreement is estimated to contribute over 150 million euros on Elcoteq´s net sales in 2010.
The agreement with Elcoteq covers the Life Cycle Services that include engineering services, sourcing, New Product Introduction (NPI), box-build manufacturing, and after market services for the products. NPI services do not only include the industrialization of the various models but also the development of the test systems for the manufacturing process. Elcoteq will also have an increasing role in supplier selection and component sourcing. Products manufactured by Elcoteq will be delivered in full box-build mode and all the manufacturing is initially concentrated in Elcoteq´s factory in Beijing, China. Furthermore, Elcoteq will take care of the after market services for the delivered products in each region.>
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KIN, Sharp, Windows Phone
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