WCA January 2007

Industry News

Customers benefit from merger

AIM hit the target with Soco deal AIM Inc, USA, manufacturers of CNC wire bending machines and accessories, has revealed that SOCO Machinery Ltd has been chosen as the exclusive representative and service agency for the company in Taiwan and Malaysia. SOCO will handle all inquiries and sales activity and can give clients demonstrations of equipment at their site at Taichung in Taiwan.

Vitelec Electronics, UK, part of Emerson Connectivity Solutions, is merging with Chelmsford-based Midwest Microwave International Ltd, a leading supplier of low loss RF cable assemblies and microwave components. The merger, due for completion by the end of the year, follows Emerson’s recent acquisition of Midwest Microwave, of Illinois, and will provide large scale benefits to customers both in the UK and Europe. Supplying an extensive range of standard and custom low loss cable assemblies, together with microwave components including attenuators, power dividers, couplers, terminations, precision connectors and adaptors, Midwest’s product offering combines perfectly with Vitelec’s high-quality range of RF cables and connectors. As well as the clear synergies between the product ranges, Vitelec will also be relocating to Midwest’s expanded Chelmsford facility, bringing increased capacity and development of custom solutions. Customers of the new combined Connectivity Solutions will benefit in a number of areas. Indeed, the new business will provide a wider RF product offering, all supported by a world-class manu- facturing and assembly facility, together with a sophisticated European warehouse and logistics operation. As a result, levels of customer service will be further enhanced while the move illustrates Emerson’s long-term commitment to the UK and European market place. Plans for combining the two current operations are in a very advanced stage and the integration is expected to be completed during the last calendar quarter of 2006. During this time, customers will be informed of progress and should continue to use Vitelec’s Dudley facility until advised otherwise.

SOCO Machinery Co Ltd – Taiwan Fax : +886 4 2359 2386

Email : socomc@seed.net.tw Website : www.soco.com.tw

Vitelec Electronics Ltd – UK Fax : +44 1384 843421 Email : sales@vitelec.co.uk Website : www.vitelec.co.uk

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Wire & Cable ASIA – January/February 2007