{"493691":{"#nid":"493691","#data":{"type":"event","title":"President of Scanfil, formerly PartnerTech Inc, to speak on Feb 8","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn Monday, February 8, Gary Bruce, President of Scanfil, will be the featured speaker at the Manufacturing Luncheon Seminar from 12-1 p.m. at the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute in Room 114.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022responsiveNews\u0022\u003E\u003Ca class=\u0022trackingLink\u0022 href=\u0022http:\/\/www.prweb.net\/Redirect.aspx?id=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zY2FuZmlsLmNvbS8=\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow\u0022\u003EScanfil\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a global provider of contract manufacturing services with solutions that cover the entire product lifecycle for electronics and mechanics manufacturing. Providing vertically integrated manufacturing, Scanfil customers benefit from the advantage of optimized supply chain management from product design, prototype development, final assembly and testing, logistics and packaging, through final delivery to customers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022responsiveNews\u0022\u003EThe North American facility will continue to provide the flexibility, scalability and engineering expertise that set them apart with clients seeking speed to market, supply chain expertise, and after sales service. Additionally, joining forces with Scanfil will mean even greater capabilities for customers. Customers will have the advantage of the combined competencies with an optimized supply chain network and a broader global manufacturing and service portfolio. Existing PartnerTech Inc. North America customers will also continue to benefit from the foundation of relationships built over time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022responsiveNews\u0022\u003EJoining forces combines existing service offerings and expertise both from Scanfil and PartnerTech for an even greater ability to meet customer\u2019s needs in market areas such as:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022releaseul\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUrban Applications \u2013 escalators, elevators, slot and vending machines\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEnergy \u0026amp; Automation \u2013 energy efficiency systems, frequency converters, switches and automation systems Networks \u2013 communication and mobile network equipment and systems, base stations, exchanges and amplifiers\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMedtech, Life Science \u0026amp; Environmental Measurement \u2013 medical technology equipment, and climate and environmental monitoring devices\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDefense, Oil \u0026amp; Gas, and Maritime \u2013 products requiring strict traceability and quality requirements used in demanding environments\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022responsiveNews\u0022\u003EGary Bruce, Scanfil Inc., President and Managing Director had this to say about the name change, \u201cWe are pleased to become a part of the Scanfil family. This is an exciting time for manufacturing in North America, and the combined strength of the two companies will be an asset for all of our customers worldwide. Supply chain optimization, material handling, After Sales Service, Warehousing and all of our services are enriched with the expanded footprint and combined experience of both companies\u201d.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022responsiveNews\u0022\u003EAbout Scanfil\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003EScanfil is an international contract manufacturer and system supplier for the electronics industry with 40 years of experience in contract manufacturing. Scanfil is listed on the NASDAQ OMX, Helsinki and SCL1V, and its network of factories consist production units in Europe, Asia and North America. The total number of employees is 3,500. More information is available at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca class=\u0022trackingLink\u0022 href=\u0022http:\/\/www.prweb.net\/Redirect.aspx?id=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zY2FuZmlsLmNvbQ==\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.scanfil.com\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch6 class=\u0022p2\u0022\u003EWho:\u0026nbsp;All students, industry partners, faculty and staff are invited. Registration is not required. A light lunch will be served. Free.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Ch6 class=\u0022p2\u0022\u003EWhen\/Where: Session begins at 12 p.m. at the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute, Room 114\u003C\/h6\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAttend the Manufacturing Luncheon Seminar on Monday, February 8 to hear Gary Bruce of Scanfil\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Feb. 8 Manufacturing Luncheon Seminar will feature Gary Bruce of Scanfil"}],"uid":"28069","created_gmt":"2016-02-01 15:57:21","changed_gmt":"2017-04-13 21:16:50","author":"Laura Day","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","field_event_time":{"event_time_start":"2016-02-08T11:00:00-05:00","event_time_end":"2016-02-08T12:00:00-05:00","event_time_end_last":"2016-02-08T12:00:00-05:00","gmt_time_start":"2016-02-08 16:00:00","gmt_time_end":"2016-02-08 17:00:00","gmt_time_end_last":"2016-02-08 17:00:00","rrule":null,"timezone":"America\/New_York"},"extras":["free_food"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/www.manufacturing.gatech.edu\/","title":"Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute"}],"groups":[{"id":"155831","name":"Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute (GTMI)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"38351","name":"Advanced Manufacturing"},{"id":"94431","name":"Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute (GTMI)"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[{"id":"1795","name":"Seminar\/Lecture\/Colloquium"}],"invited_audience":[{"id":"78751","name":"Undergraduate students"},{"id":"78761","name":"Faculty\/Staff"},{"id":"78771","name":"Public"},{"id":"174045","name":"Graduate students"}],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETina Guldberg\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDirector of Strategic Partnerships\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:tina.guldberg@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Etina.guldberg@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}