IMI Establishes Metro Detroit Office to Serve Growing Automotive Business

Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI), one of theleading worldwide providers of electronics manufacturing services (EMS), todayannounced it has established a sales presence in metropolitan Detroit to betterserve automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in North America.

As a top 10 global automotive EMS provider, IMI isopening the Detroit office as its first focused effort on serving the U.S.automotive and truck markets. The company recognizes Detroit as an importantpart of its continued growth strategy, which has included establishing a globalmanufacturing and engineering footprint that spans North America, Europe, andAsia.

IMI President and CEO Arthur Tan said, “The Detroitsales office is testimony to our steadfast commitment to better serve OEMs inthe automotive segment. As a key EMS player in the global automotive market, weunderstand Detroit’s historic and continued role in shaping the auto industry,and we look forward to becoming a part of this important community.”

The office, located in Rochester Hills, will help IMI’sU.S. customers gain access to its global capabilities focused on advancedmanufacturing, value engineering, testing and volume production. ParryTillison, Regional Sales Manager-North America, has more than 25 years ofexperience in developing business globally in the automotive, heavy truck,construction, and agriculture industries, and will head the new Detroit salesunit.

IMI Introduces Director of North American Sales

Beyond Detroit, IMI also has named David Chavez Directorof North American sales. Chavez joins the company to lead sales teams to helpcustomers reduce costs, risks, and time-to-market. Chavez comes to IMI with anextensive background in providing innovative global product commercializationsolutions to worldwide OEMs. Previously, he was director of sales-USA forSeason Group and director of sales for ESCO IMG.

About IMI

Founded in 1980, Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI)is one of the leading global providers of electronics manufacturing services(EMS) and power semiconductor assembly and test services with manufacturingfacilities in Asia, Europe and North America. It serves diversified marketsthat include those in the automotive, industrial, medical, telecommunicationsinfrastructure, storage device, and consumer electronics industries. Committedto cost-effective and innovative customized solutions (from design and product developmentto manufacturing and order fulfillment), the company’s comprehensivecapabilities and global manufacturing presence allow it to take on specificoutsourcing needs. In 2013, IMI ranked 8(th) in the list of Top 10 EMSproviders in the automotive market according to a report by New VentureResearch Corp. IMI is a publicly traded company on the Philippine StockExchange, majority owned by Ayala, a 180-year old company. For moreinformation, visit www.global-imi.com.