CONTAX IN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH SYSMELEC

Contax Ltd - UK

3 June 2005

Leading independent production system supplier, Contax Ltd, has entered into an exclusive agreement with high precision automated assembly supplier, Sysmelec SA to distribute their products throughout the UK and Ireland.

Swiss-based Sysmelec manufactures both customised and standard robotic equipment for demanding assembly processes. These are ideally suited to the instrument, equipment, watch, medical, automotive and telecoms industries.

The Company offers two main product lines: machines to assemble and bond miniaturised devices, microsystems and optoelectronic components (MEMS and MOEMS) which offer assembly precision in the +/- 1 micron range, and a range of systems for microtechnical assembly. This covers a wide span of applications including: high precision assembly with optional permanent vision control; laser welding of delicate and/or small components; glue/resin dispensing and on-site polymerisation; and placement of inserts for overmoulding.

“Contax is an ideal partner for us as their staff are very experienced technically,” commented Jean-Claude Prélaz, General Manager at Sysmelec SA. “Our systems are geared towards to the most demanding applications, so we needed a supplier that has an in-depth understanding of production processes. Contax has the right consultancy approach and highly skilled personnel that can appreciate the scope and complexities of our products. We are very pleased to have formed this alliance with Contax, and look forward to a mutually rewarding relationship”.

Continued Contax Managing Director, Jan O’Connor, “Our new relationship with Sysmelec extends our assembly offerings and allows us to move into hybrid systems.

“Sysmelec fills a gap in the upper end of the market for solutions that can provide the highest level of accuracy. Furthermore, they can even be tailored to the customer’s precise requirements. We can now offer our customers the full range of assembly products to meet any needs and budget,” Jan concluded.