TORONTO, June 19 /CNW/ - Celestica Inc. (NYSE, TSX: CLS), a global provider of innovative electronics manufacturing services (EMS), has been selected by Thales to manufacture products for the Boeing 787 aircraft in support of the Thales TopSeries In-flight Entertainment system.
Under the expanded agreement, Celestica will participate as part of the new product introduction team and, ultimately, will provide fully tested new video displays and electronic boxes to Thales. These components are part of Thales' cabin system for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner(TM) aircraft. Production is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2007.
Celestica has been a major Thales supplier of cabin video displays since 2005, and a key partner in the company's growth in the in-flight entertainment marketplace. In the cockpit avionics business, Celestica is also involved in the Thales Aerospace Division "Together 08" improvement program to develop a long-term vision of partnership.
"Throughout our relationship, Celestica has demonstrated a strong record of manufacturing performance to become a Thales partner," said Alain Darius, Vice President of the Thales In-flight Entertainment Technical Business Unit. "We are pleased to continue to work with Celestica."
"We're dedicated to providing Thales with the best combination of technical support and manufacturing capacity through our global network," said Pete Lindgren, Senior Vice President, Industry Markets, Celestica. "Our Aerospace and Defense Centers of Excellence in Arden Hills, Minnesota and Kulim, Malaysia are focused on providing best-in-class services that ensure airline customers have the ultimate travel experience with Thales In-flight Entertainment systems."
About Celestica
Celestica is dedicated to providing innovative electronics manufacturing services that accelerate our customers' success. Through our efficient global manufacturing and supply chain network, we deliver competitive advantage to companies in the computing, communications, consumer, industrial, and aerospace and defense end markets. Our employees share a proud history of proven expertise and creativity that provides our customers with the flexibility to overcome any challenge.
About Celestica Aerospace Technologies Corporation
Celestica Aerospace Technologies Corporation is a U.S. company providing advanced electronics manufacturing and supply chain services to the aerospace and defense industries. With manufacturing capability in the Americas, Europe and Asia, our mission is to enhance the competitive performance of aerospace and defense companies through a broad range of technology services - including the design, manufacture and support of high-reliability electronics systems that provide operational control, monitoring, communications, and information superiority in rigorous military and aerospace environments.
Celestica Aerospace Technologies Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Celestica, a provider of innovative electronics manufacturing services with more than 40,000 employees, over 30 locations in 16 countries worldwide, and 2006 revenues of US$8.8 billion.
For further information on Celestica, visit its website at http://www.celestica.com.
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