PHOENIX, Aug. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of its
compliance with the rigorous requirements for printed circuit board assembly and quality systems established by the Performance
Review Institute (PRI) and a consortium of OEM medical device manufacturers, Benchmark Electronics (NYSE: BHE) announced today that its Minnesota facilities in Rochester and Winona have received MedAccred
Printed Circuit Board accreditation. The Benchmark facilities are the first in Minnesota and the
second and third facilities in North America to receive this accreditation.
The MedAccred accreditation program, formed in 2010 by the PRI, was designed to reduce risk to patient safety and assure
quality products and compliance with requirements as they apply to critical manufacturing processes used in the production of
medical devices. Through the oversight of providers, the program addresses many of the challenges posed by today's global,
multi-tiered supply chain.
"The MedAccred Printed Circuit Board Assembly accreditation is a testament to our team's experience, dedication and leadership
in the medical technology industry, which we have served since 1979," said Paul Tufano, president
and CEO, Benchmark. "Our passion for innovation incorporates the latest technologies for our customers while ensuring the most
stringent quality and regulatory guidelines."
"The MedAccred program establishes stringent industry-consensus audit criteria that incorporates robust industry standards and
OEM requirements," said Joe Pinto, executive vice president and chief operating officer, PRI.
"Companies such as Benchmark work hard to obtain this status and they should be justifiably proud of it. Holding an accreditation
is irrefutable evidence that a company is operating at the highest level and clearly demonstrates its commitment to both quality
and safety."
To learn more about Benchmark's Medical Technology Solutions visit: https://www.bench.com/markets/medical-technologies.
About Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
Benchmark provides worldwide integrated electronics manufacturing services (EMS), engineering and design services, innovative
technology solutions and precision machining services to original equipment manufacturers in the following industries: industrial
controls, aerospace and defense, telecommunications, computers and related products for business enterprises, medical devices,
and test and instrumentation. Benchmark's global operations include facilities in seven countries, and its common shares trade on
the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BHE.
About MedAccred
MedAccred is an industry managed supply chain oversight program that reduces risk to patient safety, assures quality products and
compliance with requirements as they apply to critical processes used in the production of medical devices. The program is
administered by the not-for-profit Performance Review Institute. PRI is a global provider of customer-focused solutions designed
to improve process and product quality by adding value, reducing total cost and promoting collaboration among stakeholders in
industries where safety and quality are shared goals. PRI works closely with industry to understand their emerging needs and
offers customized solutions in response. Learn more at http://p-r-i.org/medaccred/ or contact PRI at MedAccred@p-r-i.org.
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