SLR Solectron Corp

Solectron Corporation (NYSE:SLR), a leading provider of integrated electronic supply chain services including design, manufacturing and aftermarket services, today was joined by U.S. Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY) for the inauguration of Solectron�s expansion in Louisville, Ky. Solectron Louisville is part of Solectron Global Services, which is the industry�s largest provider of aftermarket services that includes warranty repair and return, services parts logistics, retail technical services and asset recovery and remarketing. As part of Solectron Global Services� network of worldwide aftermarket services sites, the Louisville operation is Solectron�s largest services center. The 500,000 square-foot facility provides Solectron customers with cost-effective aftermarket services, including service parts fulfillment and repair service for cell phones, digital video recorders, printers and other high-tech devices. Prior to moving to the new facility, Solectron operated two separate facilities in Louisville, which had a combined total capacity of 310,000 square feet. The new larger facility will allow the company to streamline operations under one roof while allowing it to expand its capabilities and offerings in a strategic geographical area with access to efficient logistics services. �Solectron Global Services is an exciting, fast-growing business that serves some of the best known brands in computing, mobile devices, data storage, networking and telecommunications and many other industries,� said Craig London, executive vice president, Solectron Global Services. �Solectron is the largest provider of aftermarket services in the world, and the Louisville operation is a shining example of how Solectron is helping technology brands improve service to their customers at higher quality and lower costs. The expansion in Louisville is a testament to both the hard work of our employees and growing demand from our customers.� �Solectron�s Louisville operation is providing employees with tremendous career opportunities,� said Rachid Mehdaova, General Manager of Solectron Louisville. �Customer demand is fueling Solectron�s growth in Louisville, and we expect to significantly grow our employee base.� New jobs created as part of this expansion include skilled technical and materials management positions. The new Solectron facility is open and located at 4400 Commerce Crossing Drive. Work in the new facility has transitioned seamlessly from the previous building without any interruption in production operations. About Solectron Solectron Corporation is one of the world�s largest providers of complete product lifecycle services. We offer collaborative design and new product introduction, supply chain management, Lean manufacturing and aftermarket services such as product warranty repair and end-of-life support to leading customers worldwide. Solectron works with the world's premier providers of networking, telecommunications, computing, storage, consumer, automotive, industrial, medical, and aerospace and defense products. The company's industry-leading Lean Six Sigma methodology (Solectron Production System�) provides OEMs with quality, flexibility, innovation and cost benefits that improve competitive advantage. Based in Milpitas, Calif., Solectron operates in more than 20 countries on five continents and had sales from continuing operations of $10.6 billion in fiscal 2006. For more information, visit us at www.solectron.com. Note: SOLECTRON and the Solectron logo are registered trademarks of Solectron Corporation.�The Solectron Production System, SPS, and Solectron Supply Chain Solutions Suite are also trademarks of Solectron Corporation.�Other names mentioned are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.