Technology is continually changing and as such EE Technologies, Inc. (EET) continues to invest in order to provide the best possible services for its customers. As real estate on printed circuit assemblies becomes more critical for effective product design for many companies (automotive, medical, consumer, and other industries), smaller product marking capabilities that allow product identification and tracking are essential. Our newly purchased, Identco CAB6 enables EET to provide tracking using an ECC 200 2 dimensional label matrix identification system, which replaces traditional single dimensional bar code technology. Recently, EET implemented technologies allowing the use of a 4.5mm X 4.5mm label for an automotive application, and this label provided all of the detail tracking required (a label this size can hold 24 numeric or 16 alpha-numeric characters). EET has the capability to place the labels automatically during the SMT process thereby eliminating human operator defects and increasing production efficiencies. These technologies allow for the demanding component level traceability required by either industry standards or customer preference.
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EE Technologies, Inc, (EET) of Reno , NV , recently expanded its ability to provide increased productivity and quality with the addition of a SPEA Model 4040 Series II Flying Probe Tester. As the design of electronics becomes more complicated, with smaller and more advanced componentry, it becomes more critical to thoroughly electrically test each component during its manufacture. Unfortunately electrical test equipment, tooling and fixturing are highly expensive and prohibitive in many cases.
Flying Probe technology is a combination of high speed robotics and electrical test equipment. This type of advanced technology allows the test of electronic assemblies without the added expense of dedicated fixtures which could run in to many thousands of dollars. Process checks result in less troubleshooting and reduced rework costs which benefits EET’s diverse customer base.
In this aggressive industry and economy, cost reductions are essential. EET understands this fundamental concept and will continue to proactively make technology, process and cost improvements.
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EE Technologies, Inc. (EET) continues to invest in its Mexico operation in order to continually improve the service to its domestic and international customers. Many customers have products which are required to operate in harsh environmental conditions. To meet the needs of these customers, EET has enhanced their capabilities by the addition of an automated conformal coating processing line. With the new Asymtek Century C-740 In-Line Conformal Coating System and Select Cure UV-6 Cure module, EET is able to apply an accurate coat of liquid conformal coating material and then cure it to provide a board that is tack free and ready for further processing and assembly. The process is unique in its ability to “selectively” coat an assembly for critical applications such as lighting or product identification, or “spray” coat for 100% coverage.
This process is vital for automotive applications and for products where there are strict environmental concerns. EET has been using this process successfully on products for a large automotive customer and expects other new and existing customers to also benefit from this technology. Additionally, EET Mexico has implemented a Teradyne Z1888 In-circuit test (ICT) for higher volume assemblies. The ICT is intended for critical applications where electrical testing is required and the quick cycle times for test result in good return on investment. The Teradyne tester provides detailed parametric test data, and is used for operational quality as well as product debug applications.
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Electronic manufacturing service provider EE Technologies, Inc (EET) recently expanded its capability to meet advanced environmental responsibility demands of it's customers by adding additional lead free capabilities with a state-of-the-art Vitronics Delta5 Wave Solder System. Vitronics is a leader in wave solder technology and this new “lead free” machine will be applied to both increase quality and decrease lead times for printed circuit assemblies produced in Reno.
As the World becomes more environmentally conscious, initiatives such as Lead free manufacturing continues to expand as more industries redesign their products to be compliant with the European Union’s 2006 Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) legislation, and as new legislation is introduction by China, California and others. EET has a strong commitment to leading environmental initiatives and has successfully been manufacturing lead free products, as well as educating both customers and other manufactures in the reduction of hazardous substances in electronic products. This equipment allows EET the ability to become more effective and environmentally responsible. For more information on RoHS or EET’s other capabilities, please visit our website at www.eetechinc.com
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MAP is officially announcing the winners of its 2007 Presidential Award. This prestigious honor is granted annually to select companies that have achieved business excellence by embracing the MAP Management System™. This year's recipients will receive an honorary plaque from the MAP consulting team, as well as widespread public recognition via a newswire press release, MAP’s cutting-edge website and its company newsletter.
“These outstanding companies are really succeeding, and their high levels of excellence are directly linked to implementing the MAP Management System™, as well as solid execution of their business fundamentals,” says Lee Froschheiser, president/CEO of MAP. “We are also recognizing the award recipients for establishing empowering leadership and passion through accountability. These companies — and the individuals behind them — are true winners, and we’re excited to promote them as such and hold them up as great examples to companies and CEOs nationwide.”
The award recipients were selected based upon the following accomplishments and criteria:
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Five local companies are being recognized for doing business in Greater Reno-Tahoe and for their community contributions at the 23rd Annual Governor’s Industry Appreciation Awards, Thursday, November 1, 2007 at the Grand Sierra Resort. The five companies receiving the prestigious “Distinguished Business of the Year” award are: AT&T Nevada, CGI, Inc., High Desert Special Operations Center, Intuit, Inc., and Microsoft Licensing, GP.
This is the first year multiple companies are being honored. “We had an extraordinary number of qualified companies to consider, and the five businesses chosen represent the best of business in Greater Reno-Tahoe this year, and a true commitment to making the community a better place to live,” said Chuck Alvey, president/CEO of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN), an event co-host.
“Each of our company award winners are successful businesses that are thriving while also exemplifying strong corporate citizenship,” said Ron Weisinger, executive director of the Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA), event co-host.
The Distinguished Business of the Year award recognizes companies that have been in business locally for more than five years, demonstrate strong corporate citizenship and contribute to the regional economy. This year’s Distinguished Business of the Year award winners are:
AT&T Nevada
AT&T Nevada is the premier U.S. provider of wireless, broadband, long distance and local voice services. The Reno-based company is generating 650 new jobs to Nevada, 300 in Reno, supporting job growth and economic vitality in the region. In 2006, the AT&T Pioneers, the nation’s largest employer sponsored employee volunteer organization, volunteered 15,000 hours of staff time and donated $614,000 to the state of Nevada – much of which benefited Greater Reno-Tahoe.
CGI, Inc.
CGI, Inc., based in Carson City, Nev., designs and manufactures precision motion control products. The company is an avid community supporter for a range of local organizations including the March of Dimes, Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, the Carson Comets, Nevada D.A.R.E., and Veterans of Foreign Wars, among others. CGI’s employee volunteer contributions range from Treats for Troops to Little League coaching.
High Desert Special Operations Center
The High Desert Special Operations Center in Hawthorne, Nev., serves as the West Coast’s premier training facility for law enforcement agencies, special operations units and armed security forces. The company’s security training program is internationally recognized as one of the best in the industry, providing training to more than 700 U.S. Armed Forces personnel deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan in 2007 alone. The company supports the local community by donating to Scholars and Champions, VFW Post 2313 and other charitable organizations.
Intuit, Inc.
Intuit Payroll software and services help small businesses manage their payroll more efficiently. As one of Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For”, Intuit’s Reno facility and its employees give back to the community through the We Care and Give Back (WCGB) program. Last fiscal year, 533 Reno employees volunteered 2,964 hours for Inuit-sponsored WCGB activities, raising more than $8,000 for the American Cancer Society and $45,000 toward other area charities.
Microsoft Licensing, GP
Microsoft Licensing, GP manages worldwide product licensing agreements for Microsoft. The company’s community affairs support three pillars: health and wellness; technology, education and children; and diversity within the community. In 2006, the company awarded five high school students with diverse backgrounds scholarships to Truckee Meadows Community College. Most recently, Microsoft Licensing donated more than 1,600 hours to local charities during its annual Community Action Week supporting 15 local organizations.
Other companies being recognized as new to the region or for recent expansion include the following “Honorees”: New Companies: Aloha Medicinals; American AVK Company, Inc.; Carry-On Trailer; Gems TV USA, Ltd.; K2 Distribution, T.A.P.; SK Food Group, Inc.; Sunie Seiki Tech Co., Ltd.; Veltec Sports; Wal-Mart DC 7048; and Western Dairy Specialities, LLC. Expanded Companies: Bright Systems, Inc.; Complete Millwork Services, Inc.; EE Technologies, Inc.; Forward Foods, LLC; Goldcorp Inc./Marigold Mine; Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc.; Hamilton Company; Henry Schein-Western Distribution Center; Independent, Inc.; Microsoft Licensing, GP; Quad/Graphics; Starbucks Coffee Co. – Carson Valley Roasting Plant; and The Tire Rack.
The Governor’s Industry Appreciation Awards will feature Alan Webber, co-founder of Fast Company magazine, who will share his knowledge and insight into an economy fueled by information, change and innovation. As a columnist for USA Today, Webber has also written for the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, The New York Times Magazine and The Washington Post.
The event is co-hosted by EDAWN and NNDA in cooperation with the Nevada Commission on Economic Development. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a no-host reception followed by the program and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $130 per person or $1,200 for a table of 10. To purchase tickets visit www.edawn.org/giaa or call 775.829.3712 or 775.883.4413.
About EDAWN: EDAWN is a private, non-profit corporation founded by community leaders in 1982. EDAWN works to recruit and expand quality companies that have a positive impact on the quality of life in Greater Reno-Tahoe. Reno was named the No. 1 Place for Doing Business in America 2005 by Inc. magazine. Through a joint operating agreement, EDAWN and the Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA) provide a regional economic development effort. For more information, visit http://www.edawn.org.
About NNDA: NNDA is a private, tax exempt non-profit organization governed by a working board of directors to promote the region as the premier market for business. It is one of 13 development agencies in Nevada and is the state’s regional economic development authority serving Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties. NNDA brings resources such as educational institutions, industrial organizations, for-profit and not-for-profit groups and governmental bodies together to assist new start-ups, companies looking to relocate, remain or expand in Greater Reno-Tahoe. For more information, visit www.nnda.org.
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EE Technologies has begun expansion activities in response to, and in preparation for expected future growth. EE Technologies, Inc Mexico has doubled capacity recently with the addition of another full SMT technology assembly line. The new process equipment is similar to currently existing equipment, with the full process beings a mirror image of the existing lines in Reno , to allow for redundancy, flexibility and process coverage.
This SMT line includes Phillips Assembleon Topaz X2 pick and place machines, a Dek printer, and a Vitronics Reflow Soldering system. An investment was made to expand areas of SMT line capacity, rework equipment capability, support and lead forming equipment, and other related manufacturing processes. This is a visible demonstration of EE Technologies confidence in its printed circuit assembly customer base growth and the capabilities of the Mexico facility team.
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EE Technologies, Inc continues to diversify and grow with the addition of automotive industry business. Recently, UL acknowledged this progress with the Letter of Conformance for ISO/TS 16949:2002 below – indicating EE Technologies’ readiness.
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EE Technologies, Inc Mexico recently expanded its capital equipment base in response to customer and capability demands. EE Technologies has purchased two pieces of capital equipment which includes a Vitronics Delta Wave Soldering System (Lead Free) and an Optima II 7301 Automated Optical Inspection system, to support quality objectives for all production and processes.
This equipment allows EE Technologies to further expand it’s commitment to both the Quality and Environmental demands of its customers. The Delta Wave soldering system allows for dedicated Lead Free solder use in the manufacture of customers products to meet environmental directives as well as take advantage of material availability and costs. The Automated Inspection System uses a series of cameras, software and robotic controls to automatically inspect electronic assemblies for manufacturing and supplier defects, including; solder issues, component damage, orientation, and values errors.
The increased capacity will benefit existing customers and new industries including the highly demanding automotive sector.
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Delta RF Technology, Inc., designs and manufactures amplifier modules for electronics, including television and radio transmitters, cellular phones and paging systems. The company is expanding its research and development facility in Reno with 12 new jobs, an additional 16,000 square feet and nearly $3 million in economic impact.
EE Technologies, Inc., manufactures circuit boards for the medical, wireless, gaming, military, industrial and digital audio/video markets. The company will add 12 new employees with more than $2 million in economic impact.
DSG Inc., manufactures and distributes gaskets and packing/sealing devices and is doubling the size of its operation in Sparks with an additional 10,000 square feet, five new jobs to the region and $1.4 million in economic impact.
Nth Degree Mobility, designs and manufactures suspension systems for Jeeps and will add five new jobs to its Mound House facility, totaling $800,000 in economic impact.
Aero-Med Ltd., providing disposable medical and dental supplies, is headquartered in Glastonbury, Conn., and opening a distribution center in Sparks. The facility will employ six and provide an economic impact of $700,000.
Reno Puzzle Company is a start-up company that researches and develops 3D puzzles. The first puzzle, AQube, is available at Games Galore in the Meadowood Mall. The company consists of two employees and has an economic impact of $500,000. Learn more about this innovative company and the entrepreneur behind it in our exclusive Q&A with Reno Puzzle Company’s founder and owner, Dave Gaskill.
One undisclosed manufacturer will expand with an additional 200,000 square feet and five additional jobs, representing $1 million in economic impact.
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The man who named Reno the best place in America to do business told attendees of the 21st Annual Governor's Industry Appreciation Awards Tuesday night how the Biggest Little City can hold on to that ranking.
Joel Kotkin, author of Inc. magazine's May article ranking 274 metropolitan areas by their business climates, said Reno's relatively low cost of living and regulation-friendly business environment has caught the attention of companies looking to relocate.
"It's remarkable that Reno has made the transition from a gaming town," Kotkin said. "But as Reno is growing it needs to be very conscious on developing in an intelligent way."
Kotkin is the author of "The City: A Global History" and contributes regularly to major publications such as The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.
Gov. Kenny Guinn joined businesses, government agencies and nonprofit organizations at the Reno Hilton to honor those companies that have made a commitment to do business in Nevada.
Ormat Technologies Inc., a Sparks-based owner and operator of geothermal power plants, was named Distinguished Business of the Year for its expansion in and contributions to Northern Nevada since moving here in 1984.
"This year the governor and legislature saw your private contributions to the economy," said Chuck Alvey, president/CEO of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, to the nearly 1,000 in attendance.
"We are here tonight to recognize your efforts."
To qualify for the award, a company must be in business in Nevada for more than five years.
Almost 30 other Northern Nevada companies were named as honorees at the ceremony for their relocation or expansion in the area during the past year. Businesses can nominate themselves for the award or be nominated by someone in the community.
Former Democratic Governor and U.S. Senator Richard Bryan said the companies exemplify the diverse economy the state has been planning for more than 20 years.
"In 1983, we wanted to reformat our economic development plans so that they involved both the private and public sector," Bryan said. "The public sector offers its resources and combines with the entrepreneurial spirit of the private sector."
EDAWN co-hosted the event with the Northern Nevada Development Authority, in cooperation with the Nevada Commission on Economic Development.
INDUSTRY APPRECIATION AWARDS
Distinguished Business of the Year: Ormat Technologies Inc.
Honorees: Aleph America Corp., Alere Medical Inc., American Wick Drain Corp., Aramark Uniform and Career Apparel, Biodiesel Solutions Inc., Carlisle FoodService Products, Display Specialties, EE Technologies Inc., FedEx Ground, Hopkins Distribution Co., Inter-Tel Inc., ITS Logistics, Kimmie Candy Co., Momar Industries, Newmont Mining Corp.-Leeville Mine, Priority Wire and Cable, Prototype Concepts Inc., Reva International, Robinson Nevada Mining Co., Skagen Designs, Starbucks Manufacturing Corp., Tuff Shed Inc., Turquoise Ridge Joint Venture, Vitamin Research Products, Western 102, Western Servo Design Inc.
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Circuit board assembly manufacturer Electronic Evolution Technologies,
Inc. (EET) has signed an agreement for providing outsourced manufacturing
support in Mexico by the Tucson, Ariz.-based Offshore Group. EET will occupy
17,000 sq. ft. at the Group's Bellavista Industrial Park, and will eventually
employ between 50 to 100 direct-labor workers. "Our decision to establish
an operation in Mexico was predicated on a desire to offer our customers
a low-cost labor solution," according to Sonny Newman, EET's president.
"We have great faith in the productivity of the workforce located at the
Offshore Group's interior location at Empalme, Sonora."
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Electronic Evolution Technologies, Inc. (EET), of Reno, Nevada, has signed
an agreement for the provision of outsourced manufacturing support, or "shelter"
services in Mexico by The Offshore Group. EET will occupy 17,000 square
feet at the Group's Bellavista Industrial Park, and will eventually employ
between 50-100 direct labor workers. The company manufactures circuit board
assemblies for the medical, RF/wireless, gaming, industrial and digital
audio/visual markets. According to company President, Sonny Newman, "our
decision to establish an operation in Mexico was predicated on a desire
to offer our customers a low cost labor solution. We have great faith in
the productivity of the workforce located at The Offshore Group's interior
location at Empalme, Sonora." The Tucson, Arizona- based Offshore Group
is the largest provider of outsourced manufacturing services to companies
in the aerospace, medical device, automotive, electronics and optics industries
in Mexico.
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RENO, NV -- Electronic Evolution Technologies, a manufacturer of assemblies
for the medical, RF/wireless, gaming, industrial and digital AV markets,
will assume a 17,000 sq. ft. plant in Empalme, Sonora, Mexico. The plant
is located in the Bellavista Industrial Park and is run by the Offshore
Group, a Tucson, AZ, provider of outsourced manufacturing services to companies
in the aerospace, medical device, automotive, electronics and optics industries
in Mexico. EET will eventually employ between 50 to 100 direct labor workers,
the company said. In a statement EET president Sonny Newman said, "Our decision
to establish an operation in Mexico was predicated on a desire to offer
our customers a low-cost labor solution." The Offshore Group runs industrial
parks in Coahuila and Sonora and claims more than 35 manufacturers under
contract that employ an aggregate 13,500 direct labor employees.
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Sonny Newman operates below radar on a screen full of name companies. That's
fine with Newman. His Reno business, Electronic Evolution Technologies Inc.,
might not make the marquee, but more and more, the marquee names want his
business. EET Inc. makes electronic circuit boards for such things as gaming devices,
robotics and medical imaging devices. Manufacturing is suffering nationwide, witness a 1.5 percent drop in factory
orders in February, the biggest fall in five months, but not, it appears,
at EET Inc. Since Newman started EET in 2000, he says sales from mostly small and specialty
orders soared from $1.8 million to $19.1 million last year. That's prompted
him to swell his staff from 20 to 140 employees during the same period.
And increasingly, he says, his business comes, largely word of mouth, from
California. "We're attractive to California," he says. "There's a lot of
companies there that do what we do, but they're much bigger and less flexible."
And it helps, he says, to have customers whose products sell. He contracts
for small orders from such Nevada names as International Game Technology
of Reno, the world's biggest slot-machine maker, and other gaming manufacturers, including GameTech International and Shuffle Master Inc. So far, most
of his clients are small California companies, such as Pasco Scientific
and North American Imaging, in need of prototype or specialty orders. "These
California companies love the idea they're doing business in Nevada," he
says. "It gives them a chance to come to Reno. What works for us is a strong
demand for specialty work, quick turnaround time, and flexible manufacturing."
Three years ago, using the fruits of years of real estate investing, Newman
acquired the assets of Sparks-based Alter Electronics and launched EET.
Electronics has been in his blood since his senior year at Carson High School
when, in 1980, he went to work for a small computer company that later became
Cubix Corp. He worked a variety of positions during 15 years and, in 1995,
created Meridian Electronics, a brokerage house for electronics parts. Meridian
is still viable, housed in EET's 63,000-square-foot facility in the South
Meadows Business Park. But clearly manufacturing holds center stage in the
40-year-old's world. EET is indicative of Nevada's manufacturing industry
faring better than the nation as a whole. During 2001, Nevada was one of
just three states, alongside Hawaii and North Dakota, to eke out new jobs.
"Nationally, we're down 2.5 million jobs, but we're doing better in Nevada
than most," says Ray Bacon of the Nevada Manufacturers Association. "Some
are seeing business come back." IGT has become the biggest manufacturer
in northern Nevada, capitalizing on the proliferation of gaming across the
nation and the world. A small supplier like EET Inc. plays a key role because
Newman can furnish circuit boards and other assemblies quickly, says Rich
Newton, IGT manager of materials and acquisitions. "Sonny does a very good
job, and they're logistically close by," he said of EET's facility just
blocks away from IGT headquarters. IGT might be a small part of Newman's
business so far, but he has visions of even bigger numbers at EET. "This
is like my gambling addiction," he says. "This is my risk in life. You can
win big but you can also lose big. "I'd be lying if I said I don't want
growth. It's not going to be very tough to get to $50 million (in sales).
There's that much out there."
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Heaven only knows what Electronic Evolution Technologies will do once it
gets a sales force. Even without a sales staff, the young Reno contract
manufacturer's sales grew from $1.8 million during its first 10 months in
business to $8.5 million last year and will approach $20 million this year.
As its 140 employees work a three-shift, seven-day-a week schedule at EET's
South Meadows quarters, construction crews are adding 26,500 square feet
to a building that isn't yet two years old. And EET is just getting around
to adding a sales staff. Phew! Sonny Newman, the company's soft-spoken,
no-nonsense founder and president, credited much of the company's success
to its customers. EET provides custom manufacturing of circuit boards and
related assemblies for companies such as International Game Technology,
Gametech, North American Imaging, and others throughout Nevada and northern
California. Newman says they're drawn to EET by its ability to provide the
full package 'quality manufacturing, competitive pricing, on-time delivery,
exceptional service.' But not every would-be customer meets Newman's exacting
standards. I don't do business with people who aren't in it as a partnership
for the long-term,' he said last week. 'Quality isn't free.' That was a
tough lesion Newman learned after he bought the company 'it was a small
outfit struggling to survive in Sparks' and began weeding out customers
whose contracts were unprofitable for EET. Most of those customers left
in the first few months after Newman took over in 2000. Even as EET's original
staff was replacing much of the customer base, Newman was starting work
on the company's shiny new facility on Double R Boulevard. While construction
crews were on the job, he bought another lot next door, figuring it would
be a good investment even if EET never needed it. It needs it. The expansion,
which will bring the company to a total of 63,000 square feet, will allow
EET to nearly double its production floor. Newman figures he'll need the
space because he expects EET's sales to double by the end of 2003. Those
aren't just sales just for the sake of sales, either. Despite heavy investment
in highly automated and robotic manufacturing machinery, Newman said EET
is profitable. The only debt surrounding the operation is the mortgage on
its building. In part, that reflects the 39-year-old Newman's success with
an earlier company'
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