The press release attached below provides some insight into the direction Tyco is planning to head with the Automation Group.
For Immediate Release
Tyco Electronics Expands Automation Group; Offers Quad Systems Assembly Equipment
Quad Systems is now a part of the rapidly growing Tyco Electronics Automation Group. George Szekely, General Manager of the Automation Group, said the addition of Quad brings in-house one more element of its end-to-end electronics assembly equipment offering.
�Today we are providing complete solutions for CEMs and other electronics assembly manufacturers built around our highly flexible surface-mount placement machines. The value we provide customers will continue to increase as we enhance our portfolio in the future.�
�Quad equipment users will get our full attention for spare parts and service support. With the added capabilities of Tyco Electronics, Quad customers will have access to greater resources for the maintenance, extension and upgrade of their existing lines. They also can benefit from the process innovation and flexible financing that Tyco Electronics customers find so valuable.�
Included under the Tyco Electronics brand are MultiTronik�s and Quad's surface-mount placement equipment, Quad�s advanced packaging systems (APS line), reflow ovens, and related equipment, ASG press-fit application machines, and a worldwide corps of application and service engineers deployed for quick response to customers� needs.
With further expansion on the horizon, Szekely said: �we are continuing to gather additional resources that enhance our ability to provide complete solutions for electronics assembly automation,�
About Tyco Electronics Tyco Electronics is one of the major business units of Tyco International Ltd. Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, Tyco Electronics is the world�s largest passive electronic components manufacturer, and a world leader in cutting-edge wireless technologies, fiber optic active components, and complete power systems. The company has facilities located in 51 countries serving customers in the aerospace, automotive, computer, communications, consumer electronics, industrial and power industries. Tyco Electronics provides advanced technology products from over thirty well-known and respected product brands, including Agastat, Alcoswitch, AMP, AMP Netconnect, Buchanan, CoEv, Critchley, Elcon, Elo TouchSystems, HTS, M/A-COM, Madison Cable, OEG, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack, Simel and TDI Batteries.
About Tyco International Ltd. Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE:TYC, LSE:TYI, BSE:TYC) is a diversified manufacturing and service company. Tyco is the world�s largest manufacturer and servicer of electrical and electronic components; the world�s largest designer, manufacturer, installer and servicer of undersea telecommunications systems; the world�s largest manufacturer, installer and provider of fire protection systems and electronic security services and the world�s largest manufacturer of specialty valves. Tyco also holds strong leadership positions in medical device products, financing and leasing capital, plastics and adhesives. Tyco operates in more than 100 countries and had fiscal 2000 revenues of $28.9 billion.
TYCO is a trademark.
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