SUNBURST ELECTRONICS RINGS IN NEW YEAR WITH ISO AS9100 CERTIFICATION: ADVANCES GOAL OF EXPANDING AEROSPACE SERVICE LINES — Press Release

December 29, 2009 by Matthew Potter · Comment
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SUNBURST ELECTRONICS RINGS IN NEW YEAR WITH ISO AS9100 CERTIFICATION: ADVANCES GOAL OF EXPANDING AEROSPACE SERVICE LINES

ERIE, Pa. (December 29, 2009) – Sunburst Electronics, a contract manufacturer of electronic controls based in Erie, Pa. (www.sunburstelectronics.com), announced today that the company has achieved a new quality milestone – ISO AS9100.

Kevin McDonough, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Sunburst, indicates, “Sunburst continues to gain competitive advantage in the marketplace by making the pursuit of quality measures a top priority throughout the company. We expect to grow our aerospace industry service lines and offer greater benefits and value to our aerospace customer partnerships, having now completed the rigorous process of securing ISO AS9100 certification.”

Sunburst’s AS9100 certification complements the company’s recent alliance with Composiflex (www.composiflex.com). The two organizations partnered in late 2009 to provide single-source, advanced technologies (composite-based enclosures and electronic componentry) for the aerospace market.

A J-STD-001 facility certified to ISO 9001-2008, Sunburst Electronics has an extensive aerospace manufacturing legacy in the areas of flight controls, avionics, simulation and crew comfort systems.

Sunburst received its ISO AS9100 certification via the auditing efforts of QMI – SAI Global, North America’s leading management systems registrar. QMI – SAI Global certificates are recognized and accepted worldwide; and the organization is accredited by a number of organizations including but not limited to the American National Standards Institute, the Registrar Accreditation Board of the USA, and the Standards Council of Canada.

About Sunburst Electronics

Sunburst Electronics specializes in developing electronic assemblies (printed circuit boards, chassis assembly, cables and harnesses) for high-reliability electronics, medical devices/equipment, aerospace, military applications, process controls, instrumentation, industrial equipment, measurement systems and transportation.

The company, founded in 1975, houses its operations in a 31,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility based in Erie, Pa., and maintains a separately staffed, 4,000-square-foot repair center specializing in end-of-life product management.

Sunburst is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bliley Technologies, Inc. Bliley (www.bliley.com) is a manufacturer of quartz crystals and crystal oscillators used in the telecommunications, military and space industries. For more information, visit www.sunburstelectronics.com, or call or write Sunburst Electronics at 420 East Bayfront Parkway, Erie, Pa., 16507-1456. Phone: (814) 461-9120.

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CONTACT:
Lori Marshall
(814) 461-9120
Lori_M@Sunb.com
www.sunburstelectronics.com

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Composiflex/Sunburst Electronics Partnership Yields Unique Technology Solutions for Advancing Aerospace and Military Electronics Programs — Press Release

October 16, 2009 by Matthew Potter · Comment
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Composiflex/Sunburst Electronics Partnership Yields Unique Technology Solutions for Advancing Aerospace and Military Electronics Programs

ERIE, Pa. (October 16, 2009) -Electronic contract manufacturer, Sunburst Electronics (Erie, Pa.), reports that Composiflex, a global supplier of highly-engineered composite products, has selected Sunburst as its strategic partner to offer industry-first, technology/service solutions to the aerospace and military electronics sectors.

The alliance, cemented via a formal memorandum of understanding, provides a valuable single-source option for electronics equipment manufacturers seeking the benefits of complete sub-assemblies, including light-weight, composite enclosures and electronic componentry.

“Composiflex offers nearly a quarter century of experience in composites materials, design and manufacturing; and we are excited to respond to customer requests for more integrated solutions by entering this partnership. We expect Sunburst Electronics’ added-value, along with our internal expertise, to accelerate our growth in military electronics, avionics and other markets,” said Marty Matthews, Composiflex sales & marketing executive.

Said John Cline, president and CEO of Sunburst Electronics, “As a result of this alliance, both Composiflex and Sunburst are now able to accomplish a level of technology and service not yet seen in the aerospace manufacturing marketplace by offering both existing and emerging-technology aerospace programs with a one-stop solution for product manufacturing requirements. This new partnership complements Sunburst Electronics’ extensive aerospace manufacturing legacy.”

Ease of project collaboration will be facilitated by the two companies’ locations, only ten miles apart. Kicking off their new partnership, Composiflex and Sunburst Electronics will exhibit at MILCOM 2009, slated for October 18 – 21, at the World Trade Center in Boston, Mass.

About Composiflex:

For nearly a quarter century, Composiflex (www.composiflex.com) has been an innovator in the design and manufacture of advanced high-performance composites. Specializing in custom designs, Composiflex serves the military, aerospace, ballistic protection, medical, industrial and recreational markets. The company is characterized by its “art-to-part” projects made possible by its knowledgeable engineering staff, broad materials expertise, cost-effective rapid prototyping methods, and range of modern manufacturing technologies. Certified to ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100 standards, Composiflex conducts operations in Erie, Pa., USA, and is presently expanding its facilities by more than 60 percent.

Composiflex offers numerous production process options and the expertise to optimally apply materials and processes aligned with product requirements. Most recently, Composiflex has engaged on several projects to produce light-weight enclosures and racks for military, aerospace and commercial applications. The specialized specifications led the company to undertake research and development work to determine optimal combinations of fiber, resin, and process in order to address the demanding environmental standards of MIL-STD-810. It was also necessary to broaden the company’s technical expertise to include options for electromagnetic shielding, thermal management and radiolucence.

About Sunburst Electronics:

Sunburst Electronics (www.sunburstelectronics.com) specializes in manufacturing electronic assemblies (printed circuit boards, chassis assembly, cables, and harnesses) for the aerospace, military, telecom and medical device industries. Sunburst is a J-STD-001, ITAR registered facility adhering to stringent standards spanning defect and process control, inspection methodology, and process verification inspection, and is well-equipped to serve the military and other high-reliability electronics markets. Sunburst supports projects from engineering design through manufacturing and also offers product testing services.

The company was founded in 1975 and is housed in a 31,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility based in Erie, Pa., and maintains a separately
staffed, 4,000-square-foot repair and refurbishment center specializing in life cycle product management. Sunburst quality systems are certified to
ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485:2003 and AS9100 standards.

Sunburst is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bliley Technologies, Inc. Bliley (www.bliley.com) is a manufacturer of quartz crystals and crystal oscillators used in the telecommunications, military and space industries.

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CONTACT:

Kevin McDonough
(814) 461-9120
Kevin_m@sunb.com
www.sunburstelectronics.com

Marty Matthews
(814) 866-8616
martym@composiflex.com
www.composiflex.com

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