April 18, 2005 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Philips International B.V. Selects Swagelok Company as its Preferred Supplier of Fluid System Components
SOLON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2005--Philips International B.V., one of the world's largest electronics companies, has named Swagelok(R) as its preferred supplier of fluid system components for all Philips International B. V. projects; maintenance, repair, and operations requirements; and Philips original equipment manufacturers and subcontractors.
"Philips International strives to be viewed by our customers as best-in-class. To do that, we choose to work with companies like Swagelok who demonstrate best-in-class products, responsiveness, service, and value," noted Rene Smulders, Philips' Global Commodity Manager. With sales of EUR 30.3 billion in 2004 and 161,500 employees in more than 60 countries, Philips is a leader in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting, and silicon system solutions.
"Swagelok and the global network of authorized Swagelok sales and service centers look forward to expanding our service to Philips' global electronics business. We are committed to providing Swagelok components and solutions with the reliability, speed, and flexibility they need," says Philip I. Roberts, president of Swagelok Semiconductor Services Company, a strategic business unit of Swagelok Company dedicated to serving semiconductor, electronics, and related industries worldwide.
Headquartered in Solon, Ohio, U.S.A., Swagelok Company is a major developer and manufacturer of fluid system components and solutions for the research, instrumentation, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, power, petrochemical, and semiconductor industries. Swagelok components and solutions are delivered through one of the world's largest manufacturing and industrial distribution networks. Swagelok manufacturing, research, technical support, and distribution facilities support a global network of more than 200 authorized sales and service centers on six continents. For more information about Swagelok, visit the company's Web site at www.swagelok.com.
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Swagelok Company
Janice Drost, 440/349-5934
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