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NKK Switches Launches Vastek Printing and Assembly Division
Specialized In-House Division Receives ISO Certification
| Source: NKK Switches
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - July 8, 2008) - NKK Switches, the world's leading designer
and manufacturer of innovative electromechanical switching devices, today
announced the formal launch of operations for its Vastek division, which is
focused on in-house printing and assembly solutions for microelectronics,
electromechanical and mechanical solutions. In addition, the division which
was formed last year received ISO 9001:2000 certification.
Vastek began as an offshoot of NKK's exclusive in-house printing and
assembly offerings, a solution the company has provided to customers since
1987. Vastek offers the customized services of a full contract
manufacturing company providing a wide variety of printing and assembly
solutions to its varied customers within and outside of NKK, including
laser etching, pad printing, screen printing, mechanical assembly,
electronic assembly and electromechanical assembly, including cables and
wire harnesses.
"Vastek's diverse printing and assembly capabilities, certified facilities,
equipment and expertise allows us to print and assemble almost any
material, product shape or quantity required by our customers in the United
States," said Bill Lindner, general manager of the Vastek division.
"Finding a responsive printing and assembly firm with this sort of
experience and reputation for quality is difficult. Vastek brings with it
21 years of experience that gives unprecedented insight to continually
improve on the trusted and skilled service we provide to customers."
With its focus on quality, Vastek applied for and received ISO 9001:2000
certification this year. This distinction joins a myriad of other
certifications and registrations that Vastek holds, including IPC 610D, IPC
620A, IPC Specialist, J-STD-001, UL Recognized for wire harnesses and ESD
Trained.
"Achieving ISO certification demonstrates that Vastek is devoted to leading
the industry in quality assurance and customer satisfaction," Lindner said.
Vastek services a diverse group of industry segments including electronics,
computers, broadcast communications, medical, aerospace and transportation.
The division is committed to meeting their customers' needs and to
providing their employees with the systems, processes, equipment, training
and education necessary to exceed customer expectations. Visit the Vastek
Web site at www.vastek.com.
A leading designer and producer of electromechanical switches, NKK Switches
offers one of the industry's most extensive selections of illuminated,
process sealed, miniature, specialty and surface mount switches. It
manufactures more than four million toggle, rocker, pushbutton, slide,
rotary, DIP rotary, keypad and key lock switches. All switches are designed
and manufactured to provide the quality and dependability that has made NKK
the benchmark for reliability for over half a century.
NKK continues to lead the industry in responding to the needs of the
marketplace with innovation, high reliability and a commitment to
excellence. It provides environmentally safe products for its valued
customers, including the myriad of issues that are covered under the RoHS
directive. NKK maintains a complete network of qualified representatives
and distributors through the United States, Canada, Central and South
America, Europe and Asia.
Engineers who design the man-machine interface for their products rely on
the broad product line, specialized design expertise and customer support
of NKK Switches. For
more information, contact NKK Switches, 7850 E. Gelding Dr., Scottsdale, AZ
85260.
Phone: (480) 991-0942. Fax: (480) 998-1435. Visit the NKK Web site at
www.nkkswitches.com.