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September 6, 2019 | East/West Manufacturing EnterprisesEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
East/West Manufacturing Enterprises, one of the industry’s leading full service EMS companies, today announced they have joined CleanTX, an Austin-based organization that supports the clean tech industry.
CleanTX is an economic development and professional association for clean technology. The mission of CleanTX is to accelerate the growth of the clean tech industry in Texas through information exchange, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. Founded in 2006, CleanTX is the nonprofit economic development and professional association for clean tech in Central Texas, a $2.5 Billion industry that employs 20,000 individuals. The CleanTX community encompasses over 250 companies and an active ecosystem of entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and regional partners.
"CleanTX is very excited to kick off a partnership with East/West Manufacturing,” commented Ryan Edwards, Board Chair at CleanTX. “They are a forward-thinking, US-based manufacturer that understands how to simplify and scale supply chains, and their addition to the CleanTX ecosystem demonstrates their commitment to improving business operations that contribute to a greener future. Additionally, as a Silver Member they will have the opportunity to discuss services and industry updates at one of our Power Hours in the coming months with engaged community stakeholders and potential business partners that creates a win-win for the Austin clean tech community. We are greatly looking forward to a mutually beneficial and long-term relationship."
“East/West Manufacturing Enterprises is very supportive of all efforts leading to a more sustainable future,” added Andy Salo, President of EWME. “CleanTX is a great fit for us to partner with, as they facilitate innovation through networking, education, and economic development initiatives. East/West already provides manufacturing services for our OEM customers including battery technology and electrification companies, and we look forward to working with the CleanTX community to make new partnerships to help promote clean tech in Texas.
About East/West Manufacturing Enterprises
Recently under new ownership in 2017, the company has gone through major changes and overhauls since that time. President Andy Salo has brought in new technology, new faces, and new customers. East/West Manufacturing Enterprises is a full-service electronic contract manufacturing company that produces high quality PCBs, custom cables, and electrical/mechanical assemblies for many different industries globally.
East/West provides industry leading electronics manufacturing services and optimized supply chain solutions for companies in a wide range of industries including industrial and commercial OEMs, medical, automotive, and military related device manufacturers. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, East/West’s employees are IPC certified and have an average industry tenure of over 15 years. Our facilities are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016. Please visit www.ewme.com for more information.
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