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27.04.2010 15:00, MUNICH and MANCHESTER, UK
Cinterion Wireless Modules and Assembly Contracts Limited Join Forces to Bring M2M Technology to the Global Marketplace
Cinterion Wireless Modules, the global leader in cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules, and Assembly Contracts Limited (ACL), a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic products and sub-assemblies, today announced their strategic partnership to jointly design and integrate wireless components based on Cinterion’s award-winning cellular modules. The partnership enables both companies to leverage their complementary core competencies while it strengthens the manufacturing value chain making it faster and easier to launch integrated M2M solutions for a wide variety of industries.
"In today’s fast-paced, competitive marketplace, collaboration is crucial for continued growth and success,” said Arthur Woode, commercial director of Assembly Contracts. “Over the last 21 years, Assembly Contracts has used a variety of suppliers for GSM-based products and we’re thrilled to sign this exclusive partnership with the world leader in M2M modules. Cinterion has consistently delivered the highest quality modules on the market, and its robust product portfolio, intelligently designed for backward and forward evolution, provides our customers with the right combination of wireless features at the right price without the risk of costly end-of-life redesigns.”
The strategic partnership brings together Cinterion’s award-winning, carrier approved modules and industry leading engineering expertise with ACL’s proven ability to provide best in class contract electronics manufacturing services. Together, the companies will design and manufacture M2M wireless products that can be quickly integrated for a wide variety of applications and industries including medical, automotive, aerospace and more.
“Our partnership with ACL allows both companies to optimize design, manufacturing and sales processes so customers can very quickly develop and implement new wireless products and solutions,” said Michael Wallon, vice president, Cinterion Wireless Modules, Northern Europe. “The force of our combined strengths will enable both Cinterion and ACL to increase market share and expand the global M2M marketplace bringing the power of M2M technology to more and more enterprises.”
For more information please contact:
Nadine Steinmetz, Cinterion Wireless Modules GmbH
nadine.steinmetz@cinterion.com
+49 (89) 21029 9216
Arthur Woode, ACL
arthur@acl.co.uk
+44 (0) 161 947 8000
Ellen Lynch, LPI Communications for CWM
ellen@lpicommunications.com
+1 (415) 225 2240
About Cinterion Wireless Modules
Cinterion Wireless Modules is the worldwide leading supplier of cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules and combines unparalleled M2M engineering expertise and localized worldwide customer support with a strong portfolio of high-quality GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS and HSPA products. Cinterion is a reliable partner and valued by many vertical market customers for its award-winning modules which enable machines, equipment and vehicles to communicate over wireless networks helping enterprises dramatically cut costs and increase productivity and efficiency. Cinterion products are carrier and FTA approved and used for industries including: healthcare; automotive and eToll; metering; remote maintenance and control; payment systems; routers and gateways; security systems; tracking and tracing; environmental monitoring and more. The firm’s global headquarters are in Munich, Germany with sales and support offices in local markets around the world. For more information, please visit: www.cinterion.com.
About Assembly Contracts Limited
Founded in 1989 and based in Manchester (UK), ACL is the longest established and award winning manufacturer of complete electrical and electronic products, printed circuit boards and sub-assemblies. ACL provides a complete end-to-end service, including refurbishment of product from the field. ACL works with a broad range of clients in a variety of industries and supports all areas of electronics design and manufacturing, from medical applications through to intrinsically safe products for hazardous environments. We are ISO9001 accredited, BASEEFA ATEX approved and our workmanship standard is IPC-A-610 guaranteed. Operating from our purpose designed 15,000sq ft premises; ACL is a multi-million pound turnover enterprise that has experienced consistent and steady double-digit growth throughout its history. For more information, please visit: http://acl.co.uk.
"In today’s fast-paced, competitive marketplace, collaboration is crucial for continued growth and success,” said Arthur Woode, commercial director of Assembly Contracts. “Over the last 21 years, Assembly Contracts has used a variety of suppliers for GSM-based products and we’re thrilled to sign this exclusive partnership with the world leader in M2M modules. Cinterion has consistently delivered the highest quality modules on the market, and its robust product portfolio, intelligently designed for backward and forward evolution, provides our customers with the right combination of wireless features at the right price without the risk of costly end-of-life redesigns.”
The strategic partnership brings together Cinterion’s award-winning, carrier approved modules and industry leading engineering expertise with ACL’s proven ability to provide best in class contract electronics manufacturing services. Together, the companies will design and manufacture M2M wireless products that can be quickly integrated for a wide variety of applications and industries including medical, automotive, aerospace and more.
“Our partnership with ACL allows both companies to optimize design, manufacturing and sales processes so customers can very quickly develop and implement new wireless products and solutions,” said Michael Wallon, vice president, Cinterion Wireless Modules, Northern Europe. “The force of our combined strengths will enable both Cinterion and ACL to increase market share and expand the global M2M marketplace bringing the power of M2M technology to more and more enterprises.”
For more information please contact:
Nadine Steinmetz, Cinterion Wireless Modules GmbH
nadine.steinmetz@cinterion.com
+49 (89) 21029 9216
Arthur Woode, ACL
arthur@acl.co.uk
+44 (0) 161 947 8000
Ellen Lynch, LPI Communications for CWM
ellen@lpicommunications.com
+1 (415) 225 2240
About Cinterion Wireless Modules
Cinterion Wireless Modules is the worldwide leading supplier of cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules and combines unparalleled M2M engineering expertise and localized worldwide customer support with a strong portfolio of high-quality GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS and HSPA products. Cinterion is a reliable partner and valued by many vertical market customers for its award-winning modules which enable machines, equipment and vehicles to communicate over wireless networks helping enterprises dramatically cut costs and increase productivity and efficiency. Cinterion products are carrier and FTA approved and used for industries including: healthcare; automotive and eToll; metering; remote maintenance and control; payment systems; routers and gateways; security systems; tracking and tracing; environmental monitoring and more. The firm’s global headquarters are in Munich, Germany with sales and support offices in local markets around the world. For more information, please visit: www.cinterion.com.
About Assembly Contracts Limited
Founded in 1989 and based in Manchester (UK), ACL is the longest established and award winning manufacturer of complete electrical and electronic products, printed circuit boards and sub-assemblies. ACL provides a complete end-to-end service, including refurbishment of product from the field. ACL works with a broad range of clients in a variety of industries and supports all areas of electronics design and manufacturing, from medical applications through to intrinsically safe products for hazardous environments. We are ISO9001 accredited, BASEEFA ATEX approved and our workmanship standard is IPC-A-610 guaranteed. Operating from our purpose designed 15,000sq ft premises; ACL is a multi-million pound turnover enterprise that has experienced consistent and steady double-digit growth throughout its history. For more information, please visit: http://acl.co.uk.