In a release, the Company noted that these sensing devices, which trigger an alarm if conditions become harmful, are an important piece of safety equipment for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. Draeger, an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology, offers its customers complete hazard management solutions with a special focus on personal safety. Kimball Electronics Group (KEG) is a global contract electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company that specializes in durable electronics focused on the medical, automotive, industrial controls, and public safety industries.
The Company said that its experience and reputation in the production of electronics for the public safety markets were factors in securing this program award from Draeger Safety. Production is scheduled to begin at the Kimball Electronics facility in Jasper, Indiana (USA) during the Spring of 2010. Kimball-produced assemblies will be shipped to Draeger's Pittsburgh operation for final assembly. First year volume is projected to be between 2,000 and 5,000 units. The PEX 3300 product will be marketed in the North American, European and Asian markets.
The growing relationship between Draeger and Kimball Electronics Group is further evidence of Kimball's commitment to grow its position in the public safety industry.
Kimball Electronics Group is a global top-twenty-ranked contract electronic manufacturing services (EMS) company that specializes in durable electronics for the medical, automotive, industrial and public safety markets.
Draeger is an international company engaged in the fields of medical and safety technology.
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