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Thales Selects Celestica As A Manufacturing Partner For The TopSeries(TM) In-Flight Entertainment System
Thales Selects Celestica As A Manufacturing Partner For The TopSeries(TM) In-Flight Entertainment System.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\nTORONTO, June 19 /CNW/ - Celestica Inc. (NYSE, TSX: CLS), a global\nprovider of innovative electronics manufacturing services (EMS), has been\nselected by Thales to manufacture products for the Boeing 787 aircraft in\nsupport of the Thales TopSeries In-flight Entertainment system.\n\n\nUnder the expanded agreement, Celestica will participate as part of the\nnew product introduction team and, ultimately, will provide fully tested new\nvideo displays and electronic boxes to Thales. These components are part of\nThales' cabin system for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner(TM) aircraft. Production is\nscheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2007.\n\n\nCelestica has been a major Thales supplier of cabin video displays since\n2005, and a key partner in the company's growth in the in-flight entertainment\nmarketplace. In the cockpit avionics business, Celestica is also involved in\nthe Thales Aerospace Division "Together 08" improvement program to develop a\nlong-term vision of partnership.\n\n\n"Throughout our relationship, Celestica has demonstrated a strong record\nof manufacturing performance to become a Thales partner," said Alain Darius,\nVice President of the Thales In-flight Entertainment Technical Business Unit.\n"We are pleased to continue to work with Celestica."\n\n\n"We're dedicated to providing Thales with the best combination of\ntechnical support and manufacturing capacity through our global network," said\nPete Lindgren, Senior Vice President, Industry Markets, Celestica. "Our\nAerospace and Defense Centers of Excellence in Arden Hills, Minnesota and\nKulim, Malaysia are focused on providing best-in-class services that ensure\nairline customers have the ultimate travel experience with Thales In-flight\nEntertainment systems."\n\n\nAbout Celestica\n\n\nCelestica is dedicated to providing innovative electronics manufacturing\nservices that accelerate our customers' success. Through our efficient global\nmanufacturing and supply chain network, we deliver competitive advantage to\ncompanies in the computing, communications, consumer, industrial, and\naerospace and defense end markets. Our employees share a proud history of\nproven expertise and creativity that provides our customers with the\nflexibility to overcome any challenge.\n\n\nAbout Celestica Aerospace Technologi...