RE-IEC speculation
  East West Manufacturing Acquires General Microcircuits East  West Manufacturing, LLC ("East West" or the "Company"), a global  design, manufacturing and distribution business, announced today that it  has acquired General Microcircuits, Inc. ("GMI"), a large provider  of...
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  Atlanta-based East West Acquires Charlotte-based General Microcircuits
  ATLANTA, Jan. 8, 2019  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- East West Manufacturing, LLC ("East West" or the  "Company"), a global design, manufacturing and distribution business,  announced today that it has acquired General Microcircuits, Inc.  ("GMI"), a large provider of specialized electronics manufacturing  services, including advanced printed circuit board assemblies, box-build  assemblies, testing, and new product introduction services. GMI was  founded in 1980 and operates manufacturing facilities in Mooresville, North Carolina and San Jose, Costa Rica.  The acquisition of GMI further enhances the growth of East West and  advances the Company's strategic focus on growing its global electronics  capabilities by significantly expanding its U.S. and near-shore  manufacturing operations.
  "When  Jeff Sweeney and I co-founded East West in 2001, we envisioned a global  manufacturing company with a breadth of on-shore, near-shore and  off-shore design, manufacturing and distribution capabilities to serve  the full spectrum of customer needs. Our partnership with GMI allows us  to offer a truly global supply chain to our customers." said Scott Ellyson,  East West CEO. "GMI has a long history of exceptional customer service.  This acquisition, along with our recent acquisition of Team  Manufacturing, allows East West to offer customers domestic and  near-shore higher mix, lower volume, quick turn advanced electronics  manufacturing services. Our collective design, manufacturing and supply  chain capabilities will enable us to provide even higher levels of  service and support to customers on a global basis."
  Dave Dalton,  President and CEO of GMI said, "The leadership team, the associates  here at GMI, and I, are all excited to join the East West family. Our  culture, capabilities and commitment to putting customers first aligns  perfectly. We are all very excited to bring the full breadth of  capabilities to our collective customers." 
  East West Board member Bob Nardelli said, "This second acquisition, which follows the September 2018 acquisition of Team Manufacturing near Raleigh, North Carolina,  further advances our strategy of building our portfolio by  incorporating companies offering global solutions to their customers."
  Alex Mammen,  Heritage Growth Partners Founder and East West Board member added, "The  acquisition of GMI provides East West with the ability to marry its  high-volume international design, manufacturing and distribution  capabilities with a large, domestic manufacturer, with near-shore  capabilities in Costa Rica, to address the diverse needs of customers from new product design and development to full-scale production.
  About East West Manufacturing, LLC
  East West is a leading Atlanta-based  design services and global contract manufacturing partner for original  equipment manufacturers and distributors throughout the United States and Europe. With domestic operations in Georgia and North Carolina and international operations in Vietnam, China and India,  the Company utilizes transparent supply chain, on-site quality control  and logistics systems to provide its customers with superior products  and competitive cost advantages. Founded in 2001, East West's U.S.-based  management, combined with its domestic and international capabilities,  reduces the risks and complexities of global manufacturing for its  customers.  For more information please visit: ewmfg.com.
  About General Microcircuits, Inc.
  Founded  in 1980, GMI provides advanced printed circuit board assembly, box  build assembly, testing and new product introduction services. GMI is an  ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13484:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 80079-34 and EPA  Certified Green electronics manufacturing services provider, based in Mooresville, North Carolina, with operations in San Jose, Costa Rica.  For more information visit: gmimfg.com.
  About Heritage Growth Partners LLC
  Heritage Growth Partners LLC is an Atlanta-based  private, family investment office focused on serving owner-managers and  their companies to accelerate growth and create long-term value.  Heritage takes a collaborative approach to investing, with the goal of  building true partnerships with management that are enhanced by its  patient and flexible family capital and its ongoing strategic, financial  and operational support.  For more information visit: heritagegrowth.com.
  >Medical  GMI is a partner in the building of medical  carts that carry prescription medication and is equipped to monitor a  patient’s blood pressure and temperature.
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 | To: richardred who wrote (3086) | 10/31/2012 10:59:55 AM |  | From: richardred |   Respond to  of 5116 |  |   |  IEC  made the Forbes list at # 6 best Americas best small companies. IMO- A  good place to find small bolt ons for bigger companies. Diligence is  still needed in picking. Ancestry has already been acquired and many on  the list have been mentioned before.With some exceptions like IEC IMO.   Generally not values as these companies are growing faster and reflected  in the market valuation. However many times bigger companies with  synergies like to grow their models on these type of companies.   forbes.com |  
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