Victron Signs Representative Agreement with Associated Solutions, Inc.

FREMONT, CA — January 2010 — Victron, Inc., a premier electronics manufacturing services (EMS) supplier of end-to-end manufacturing solutions to Fortune 500 companies, announces that it has appointed Associated Solutions, Inc. (ASI) of Pleasanton, CA, as its sales representative serving the Northern California region.

“We are very pleased to have ASI become part of our sales network and we look forward to its expertise of building relationships across the Northern California area,” stated Craig Miller, Director of Business Development. “ASI has a deep understanding of the entire EMS model that Victron offers from our frontend design services through full system and product integration.”

Representing world-class suppliers for more than 15 years, Associated Solutions, Inc. provides a thorough understanding of technologies and services combined with management of the dynamic relationships within the supplier and OEM engagement.

Associated Solutions President Paul Lyons commented, “Victron is a well-respected, “best in class” supplier in the EMS arena. In this business, timing is critical and Victron is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the challenges facing OEMs in this new era of economic growth and technology-driven products coming out of our region. More and more, OEMs are leaning heavily on resources from their critical suppliers as they design products on leaner budgets. Victron has demonstrated that it can deliver experienced talent and services to all stages of product design, product launch and end-of-lifecycles at very advanced levels. I also am impressed with the company’s philosophy and leadership as it positions itself for expansion. We look forward to forging close relationships with new customers for Victron.”

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About Victron Inc.

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, Victron is a premier electronics manufacturing services (EMS) supplier, providing end-to-end manufacturing solutions from design services through complex product manufacturing to full system integration and logistics for leading OEMs.

Victron offers highly flexible, scalable and fast response manufacturing and supply chain services using highly evolved proprietary software tools, execution-oriented manufacturing processes and technical expertise. The company’s services support its Fortune 500 customers in the medical, industrial, wired/wireless telecom, networking, computing, aerospace/military, automotive and consumer industries.

For more information, please visit http://www.victron.com or contact us at 510-360-2222.

About Associated Solutions, Inc. (ASI, Inc.)

Associated Solutions Inc. is a manufacturer’s representative firm providing world class suppliers for Electronic Manufacturing Services

These suppliers incorporate contract manufacturers, high technology printed circuit boards, sheet metal fabrication and related engineering design services for technology driven OEMs in Northern California.

We provide extensive experience and knowledge of technical OEM products from concept design, prototyping, production and end of life product cycles. Incorporating global material strategies, ASI provides design and test philosophies as well as strategic fulfillment and repair services.

For more information, please visit http://www.associatedsi.com or contact us at 408-247-4440.