Universal Electronics, Inc. Opens New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility


East Troy, Wisconsin plant expands capacity and accommodates growth

Whitewater, WI - September 20, 2010 - Electronics contract manufacturer Universal Electronics, Inc. (UEI) is pleased to announce the opening of its newest facility in East Troy, Wisconsin. The East Troy plant, known as UEI II, replaces the company's former Mukwonago, Wisconsin facility and complements its main plant in Whitewater, Wisconsin.

"We're very excited to open this 27,500 square foot facility delivering modern, ISO 9001-approved electronics manufacturing," said Marc Haag, general manager of the new plant. "The larger space and addition of new advanced equipment enables us to effectively service our current clients and easily accommodate future growth."

UEI II offers rapid prototyping, experienced program management, and quick integration for volume manufacturing. By offering a flexible engagement model, the East Troy plant offers customized programs for low-to-mid volume printed circuit boards and full box-build assemblies, as well as providing the physical resources and robust supply chain to support large-scale box assemblies.

The new plant serves a variety of industries including industrial, telecom, lighting, and laboratory, and its capabilities include high-speed automated SMT lines, automated axial, dip, and radial insertion, complete box build, and RoHS compliant assembly. Universal Electronics, Inc. provides almost 300 jobs in East Troy and the surrounding communities.

For more information about UEI, please contact Ray Cottrell at 262-458-1003, email rcottrell@ueinc.com or visit www.ueinc.com.

About Universal Electronics, Inc.

Universal Electronics, Inc. (UEI) has been providing contract electronics manufacturing services to the medical, industrial, lighting, telecom, laboratory, agriculture markets for 30 years. UEI provides a full suite of services with a focus on high-mix, low-to-medium volume, from complex printed circuit boards to full box-build and fulfillment services. UEI facilities carry a full range of certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ITAR registration. Learn more at www.ueinc.com.

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