Aug 26, 2003
MALVERN, Pa., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vishay Intertechnology,
Inc. (NYSE: VSH), a leading global manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and
passive electronic components, announced today that it was awarded a Partners
in Performance award for 2002 by Celestica, a world leader in electronics
manufacturing services (EMS).
"Vishay is pleased to be recognized by an industry leader like Celestica,"
said David Valletta, Vishay's Senior Vice President, Sales, Strategic Global
Accounts. "Our sales to the EMS industry represent an important part of our
global revenues, and we are honored to receive the award."
Celestica's Partners in Performance awards are given to suppliers in
recognition of outstanding achievements and support of Celestica's electronics
manufacturing services goals. Suppliers are recognized for their ability to
support Celestica's supply chain management objectives in the following areas:
flexibility and responsiveness, impact on asset management, effectiveness and
efficiency, and overall supplier performance.
"Vishay's flexibility and responsiveness to Celestica's supply chain
requirements enabled Celestica to act as a seamless extension of its
customers' operations and contributed to Celestica's overall success in the
EMS industry," said Karlheinz Totz, Senior Vice President and Chief
Procurement Officer, Celestica. "We're proud to recognize Vishay as a
Partners in Performance award-winner, and we greatly value their efforts."
Vishay, a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE, is one of the world's
largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, rectifiers,
transistors, optoelectronics, and selected ICs) and passive electronic
components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, and transducers). The Company's
components can be found in products manufactured in a very broad range of
industries worldwide. Vishay is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, and
has plants in sixteen countries employing over 25,000 people. Vishay can be
found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com.
Vishay Contact:
Andrew Post Telephone: 1 610 251-5287
Global Communications Manager Fax: 1 610 889-0935
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. Internet: andrew.post@vishay.com
