Assembly - November 2008 - (Page 28) 2008 Assembly Plant of the Year several ways,” Boniello points out. “All the new products for high-end servers are launched from here. Poughkeepsie is a single worldwide source for some of the most sophisticated subassembly technology available in the marketplace.” The plant supplies IBM order fulfillment centers in Brazil, France and Ireland. “We have the capability to balance orders between plants, as well as redistribute inventory based on where the demand is worldwide through interplant transactions,” explains Boniello. “The plants IBM maintains across the globe not only give us a presence in other geographies from a marketing standpoint, but we’re also able to favorably optimize business operations, as well as reduce distribution costs associated with large orders.” New Challenges and Opportunities The Poughkeepsie plant has been the heart of IBM manufacturing since the early 1940s, when the company took over a former pickle factory located in The large panel assembly and test operation represents the heart of IBM’s high-end server manufacturing operation. huge competitive advantage in terms of consistently refreshing the performance offerings at the traditional three-year cycle,” says Jeff Boniello, LPAT fabrication test manager. Many LPAT subassemblies are also shipped from Poughkeepsie to IBM facilities overseas. “We act not only locally, but we operate as a member of the globally integrated enterprise in Medical Device • Pharmaceutical • Disposable Consumer Products • Food Fully Integrated Assembly Test and Packaging Systems, High Speed Assembly Machines, Packaging Machine Loading Systems, High Speed Vibratory and Rotary Parts Feeders CONSULT – Process and product development DESIGN – Custom to suit specific product and process requirements BUILD – All required capabilities in-house INSTALL – Local or international SUPPORT – Training, service, Our goal is to design, build and support the best automation system for your project.We achieve this by working closely with you from start to finish. And our commitment to you does not stop after delivery — we stay involved — servicing the equipment, training your staff and helping you stay competitive in your market validation 750 Clark Avenue • Bristol CT • 06011 USA (860)583-4109 • www.arthurgrussell.com 28 ASSEMBLY / November 2008 www.assemblymag.com http://www.arthurgrussell.com http://www.arthurgrussell.com http://www.assemblymag.com
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