WCA September 2007

Industry news

Grand opening for Neptco’s new China site

Neptco has celebrated the grand opening of its newest manufacturing facility in China’s Jiangsu province. Neptco (Suzhou) Materials Company Ltd, a wholly-owned foreign enterprise, is located in the export processing zone of Suzhou New District a few miles northwest of Shanghai, and will serve customers throughout Asia and the Pacific Rim. The 100,000ft 2 facility will support Neptco’s growing Asia/Pacific cus- tomer base by supplying shielding tape laminates for wire and cable manufacturers, and electronic pack- aging tapes to various semi-conductor fabricators operating in the region. The Suzhou facility will enable Neptco to provide a local manufacturing presence, and respond more quickly to customer needs. “As more of our existing customers relocate to Asia, Neptco must have a local presence in order to maintain its

Neptco’s new manufacturing facility in China m

competitive advantage,” said Guy Marini, Neptco’s president and CEO. “We’re committed to maintaining the level of world-class customer ser-

lines long established at the company’s US and European facilities. The subsidiary will employ primarily Chinese nationals, initially operating under the leadership of veteran Neptco personnel. In addition to the manufacturing floor, the Suzhou plant will contain a ‘clean workshop’, administrative offices, and a quality assurance laboratory.

vice that clients expect from us, and we’re making the investment necessary to support it.” Neptco Suzhou will follow the same manufac- turing processes and quality guide-

Neptco Inc – USA Fax : +1 401 722 6378

Email : neptco@neptco.com Website : www.neptco.com

Fastener Fair Stuttgart will take place at Messe Stuttgart Killesberg on 19 th and 20 th September 2007 – representing all aspects of the fastener and fixing market. As an international showcase dedicated exclusively to the fastener sector, Fastener Fair Stuttgart provides visitors and members of the press with an opportunity to see a range of specialist suppliers in one place and at one time. Visitors who pre-register at www.fastenerfair.com will enjoy free fast-track VIP entrance, an event catalogue and exclusive pre-show information to help them make the most of their visit to Fastener Fair Stuttgart and to the city itself. Stuttgart fair for all sectors of the fastener industry

Fastener Fair Stuttgart Mr Jerry Ramsdale (show organiser) – UK Email : jerry@fastfair.net

Website : www.fastenerfair.com

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