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Libra Industries Embarks on Continuous Improvements in 2016
February 20, 2017 | Libra IndustriesEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Libra Industries, a privately held electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, today announced that it spent more than $636,000 on continuous improvements in 2016. The investments are part of the company's ongoing quality efforts and included new equipment purchases, IT server upgrades and more.
"Libra Industries' investment in continuous improvement capital shows our dedication to improving our quality and enhancing our customers' experience with us," stated David Henison, CFO.
More than $205,000 was invested in the Dallas facility, including two new Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) systems, an X-ray tube, IT servers and more. Libra Industries' expenditures at the Mentor facility totaled $422,000. This covered two new SPI systems, IT servers, an X-ray component counter, a reflow oven, HVAC, and more. The company also spent $10,000 on the Focus Manufacturing operation.
When you contract with Libra Industries, you place your project in the hands of experts who offer electronic manufacturing services with a unique combination of experience, technical expertise and a team dedicated to managing your products throughout its entire life cycle. The company offers a wide range of services that ensure complete product management from ideation to realization.
Libra Industries understands that selecting the right electronics manufacturing partner is essential to the success of your business. That's why the company offers a total solutions approach to managing every aspect of your product from concept to production helps to make you more competitive and profitable.
About Libra Industries
Libra Industries is a leading provider of integrated Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), serving OEMs with complex or technologically sophisticated manufacturing requirements in a broad range of industries including industrial automation, medical, military and aerospace, instrumentation and LED lighting. Five world-class manufacturing facilities allow Libra Industries to provide customers with manufacturing flexibility including complete system build, module and subassembly production, as well as simple to complex PC board assembly. With an ongoing commitment to investment in people, quality systems, and the latest manufacturing equipment and processes, Libra Industries is committed to managing their clients’ products from initial design and prototype to full production; assisting their clients in their efforts to improve time to market, reduce total systems cost, and increase quality.
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