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| CELESTICA CONTINUES GLOBAL EXPANSION INTO BRAZIL AND MALAYSIA |
TORONTO, Canada |
Celestica Inc. (NYSE, TSE, ME: CLS), a world leader in electronics manufacturing services (EMS), today announced that it will be expanding its operations into Brazil and Malaysia in response to growing customer demand.
In Brazil, Celestica will open a facility in Hortolandia, which is situated in the Campinas region. Strategically located in a technology park, this operation will be fully operational within third quarter, 1999.
In Malaysia, Celestica will establish an operation in Kulim, which is conveniently located one hour from Penang airport. Also situated in a technology park, this facility will be operational by fourth quarter, 1999.
“This announcement further delivers on Celestica’s previously announced strategy of expanding into key geographies,” said Eugene Polistuk, president and chief executive officer, Celestica.
About Celestica
With over 15,000 employees worldwide, Celestica operates 26 manufacturing and design facilities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Thailand, Hong Kong, China and the Czech Republic. Celestica provides a broad range of services including design, prototyping, assembly, testing, product assurance, supply chain management, worldwide distribution and after-sales service. Its customers include industry leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), primarily in the computer and communications sectors.
For further information on Celestica, visit its website athttp://www.celestica.com
For further information please contact:
Laurie Flanagan
Corporate Communications
(416) 448-5790
flanagan@celestica.com |
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