Benchmark adds Class III medical device manufacturing capabilities in Thailand

Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE), a leading integrated electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, announced its Thailand facility has successfully completed a full Quality System Inspection Technique (QSIT) audit from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), through its premarket approval (PMA) supplement evaluation process, to manufacture Class III finished devices on behalf of large tier-one medical original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

"I am pleased to announce the addition of Class III medical device capabilities in Asia. Given Benchmark's medical heritage, we are excited to achieve this very important milestone in our long-term commitment. With this capability we expand the level and scope of delivering excellent product solutions to medical equipment manufacturers," stated Cary T. Fu, the Company's Chief Executive Officer. "Our Class III medical device manufacturing in Thailand supplements Benchmark's other recently expanded service offerings worldwide, which includes precision technologies and increased design engineering depth."