ESS Manufacturing Names Universal Instruments its 2018 “Supplier of the Year”

 Universal Instruments recognized for outstanding delivery flexibility, technical support, equipment capability, and overall service 

Cambridge, Ontario, February 14, 2019:  ESS Manufacturing Inc., a leading provider of electronic manufacturing services, named Universal Instruments, a provider of assembly and automation equipment, its “Supplier of the Year” for 2018. The award recognizes Universal Instruments’ performance during the preceding year for rapid delivery flexibility, advanced technical support, and overall service provided to ESS Manufacturing.
 
“We are delighted to recognize Universal Instruments for their contribution to our expanding manufacturing organization,” said Will Kendall, President of ESS Manufacturing.  “In the last 36 months, Universal has helped ESS install 15 new Fuzion SMT placement machines. The pace of new machine installations accelerated in 2018 and the Universal team met aggressive deadlines for equipment delivery, which enabled us to accept new, time-sensitive business. In addition, their equipment has exceeded our expectations for production capacity and technical capability.  As a result, we have been able to grow our business, improve manufacturing quality, and increase our efficiency all simultaneously.”
 
“Universal Instruments is honored that ESS has chosen to recognize our customer support and technical capabilities,” said Glenn Farris, Vice President of Marketing at Universal Instruments.  “We look forward to meeting ESS’s equipment needs for many years to come.”

About ESS Manufacturing, Inc.  ESS Manufacturing is a leading provider of complex electronic manufacturing services, including printed circuit board assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, and complete system integration.  ESS provides life-cycle management and manufacturing solutions for original equipment manufacturers in the defense and aerospace, medical device, industrial control, energy, and communications and networking industries.  The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, and operates facilities in Barrie, Ontario and Brampton, Ontario.

About Universal Instruments Universal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation and assembly equipment solutions for the electronics manufacturing industry. Universal Instruments delivers comprehensive solutions to a global customer base by leveraging exclusive process expertise combined with its innovative portfolio of flexible platforms for surface mount, insertion mount, advanced semiconductor packaging, and end-of-line automation. Universal Instruments is headquartered in Cambridge, with offices in Europe, Asia and the Americas.