Micralyne Appoints Alan Richards as New Vice President of Operations
Micralyne Inc., a world leading independent MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) microfabrication company, today announced the appointment of Mr. Alan Richards as the new Vice President of Operations.
Edmonton, Canada, November 22, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Micralyne Inc., a world leading independent MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) microfabrication company, today announced the appointment of Mr. Alan Richards as the new Vice President of Operations. Alan is replacing Len Friedenberg, who will be retiring as VP Operations after more than 20 years with Micralyne.
Alan brings to Micralyne a broad background in semiconductor operations management, having worked in many organizations in North America and Europe. Most recently, Alan was Vice President Operations at SMART Technologies, and before that held senior management positions at Gennum Corporation. Prior to these two positions, Alan spent 17 years combined in operations management at Intel and SGS Thomson.
Micralyne is rapidly expanding its MEMS manufacturing operations and serves companies in several industry sectors in North America, Europe and Asia.
"Alan’s appointment coincides with Micralyne's facility expansion and the emergence of several new manufacturing customers," said Chris Lumb, President and CEO of Micralyne. "Alan brings a set of skills that are very appropriate for Micralyne's development. Not only does he bring the disciplines and practices from large organizations, he also knows how to apply these concepts to a growing company like Micralyne".
"We are very excited that Alan is joining the Micralyne team," continued Lumb. "He will lead a growing team of over 120 employees in our Facilities, Fab and Test & Assembly groups so that we can best serve our growing multi-industry customer base."
About Micralyne
Micralyne is one of the world's largest independent MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) manufacturers. MEMS technology is built on the premise of making industrial components smaller, faster and less expensive. Micralyne's micron-scale solutions (i.e. 1000 microns = 1 millimetre) are found in automotive sensors for control systems, lab-on-a-chip devices for drug discovery, optical switching technology in telecommunication networks, and precise measurement devices for oil and gas exploration. Micralyne is a fast growing company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
For further information contact:
Mr. Chris Lumb
President & CEO
Micralyne Inc.
1911 - 94 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6N 1E6
Phone: 780-431-4400
clumb@micralyne.com
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Alan brings to Micralyne a broad background in semiconductor operations management, having worked in many organizations in North America and Europe. Most recently, Alan was Vice President Operations at SMART Technologies, and before that held senior management positions at Gennum Corporation. Prior to these two positions, Alan spent 17 years combined in operations management at Intel and SGS Thomson.
Micralyne is rapidly expanding its MEMS manufacturing operations and serves companies in several industry sectors in North America, Europe and Asia.
"Alan’s appointment coincides with Micralyne's facility expansion and the emergence of several new manufacturing customers," said Chris Lumb, President and CEO of Micralyne. "Alan brings a set of skills that are very appropriate for Micralyne's development. Not only does he bring the disciplines and practices from large organizations, he also knows how to apply these concepts to a growing company like Micralyne".
"We are very excited that Alan is joining the Micralyne team," continued Lumb. "He will lead a growing team of over 120 employees in our Facilities, Fab and Test & Assembly groups so that we can best serve our growing multi-industry customer base."
About Micralyne
Micralyne is one of the world's largest independent MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) manufacturers. MEMS technology is built on the premise of making industrial components smaller, faster and less expensive. Micralyne's micron-scale solutions (i.e. 1000 microns = 1 millimetre) are found in automotive sensors for control systems, lab-on-a-chip devices for drug discovery, optical switching technology in telecommunication networks, and precise measurement devices for oil and gas exploration. Micralyne is a fast growing company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
For further information contact:
Mr. Chris Lumb
President & CEO
Micralyne Inc.
1911 - 94 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6N 1E6
Phone: 780-431-4400
clumb@micralyne.com
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780-431-4400
www.micralyne.com
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