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Vanguard EMS Announces ISO 13485 Medical Registration

Achieves Rigorous Medical Device Quality Standard

Beaverton, Oregon – February 10, 2005 – Vanguard EMS, an electronics manufacturer serving leading-edge companies, announced that it has obtained ISO 13485 Medical Device Quality Management System registration.

“Vanguard has been serving medical device customers since 1997,” stated Floyd Sutz, President of Vanguard EMS. “Adding the rigorous ISO 13485 Quality System is an indication of our commitment to serving this market.” 

“Many mid-sized medical device firms have high expectations for quality systems, production controls and program management support,” added Bill Winther, VP of Operations.  “But they have a hard time finding a manufacturer that has these capabilities and is sized to fit their programs.  Vanguard EMS provides an excellent fit for these customers.”

About Vanguard EMS
Vanguard EMS serves as the production resource for leading-edge companies that outsource complex electronic products, and features an ISO 9001:2000- and ISO 13485:2003-registered 70,000 square foot facility with six SMT production lines, complete testing and logistics support.  Vanguard’s operations were originally founded in 1988.  For more information, please visit www.vanguard-ems.com.