Adaptec awarded certification for Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)-Free Process; First American electronics manufacturing facility in Singapore to receive the award.SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 1994--Adaptec (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ADPT ADPT Automated Data Processing/Telecommunications ADPT Adaptec Corporation (stock symbol) ADPT Adaptive Prediction ADPT Auger Depth Profiling Technique ADPT Automated Data Processing Telecommunications ADPT Adapter ), a leader in input/output (I/O) technology, was awarded an ODS-Free Process Verification certificate from the Singapore Institute of Standards and Industrial Research (SISIR). The certificate recognizes Adaptec's commitment to clean, green manufacturing processes, and was awarded for Adaptec's use of a no-clean process used in PCB PCB: see polychlorinated biphenyl. PCB in full polychlorinated biphenyl Any of a class of highly stable organic compounds prepared by the reaction of chlorine with biphenyl, a two-ring compound. assembly. SISIR presented the award to Adaptec on Oct. 31 at the SISIR Annual Awards Dinner. PCBs are the boards onto which electronic components are mounted. Worldwide industry standards demand that PCBs be free of residue and dirt to prevent performance degradation and to maintain product lifespans. Most manufacturers of PCBs clean the boards with chemicals containing chlorofluorocarbons chlorofluorocarbons (klōr'əfl  r`əkär'bənz, klôr'–) (CFCs), organic compounds that contain carbon, chlorine, and fluorine atoms. (CFCs), which deplete the ozone layer that protects the earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. In 1991, Adaptec developed and improved its no-clean technique, which reduces residue and cleans the boards without using CFC CFC See: Controlled foreign corporation chemicals and without jeopardizing board quality. Adaptec's no-clean process was implemented in early 1992 and in 1994 Adaptec sought certification of its process from SISIR. "We are pleased to be the first American electronics manufacturing facility in Singapore to achieve this award," noted F. Grant Saviers, president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Adaptec Inc. "Adaptec is proud to produce quality products that satisfy the needs of our customers and our environment and we are always seeking new ways to improve upon our manufacturing processes." "Adaptec's no-clean process meets all our requirements for ODS-free manufacturing," said Dr. Loh Wah Sing, deputy director of SISIR. "I am certain the fine example set by Adaptec will encourage more electronic companies in Singapore to be environmentally responsible." In early 1992, Adaptec received ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9002 certification for meeting ISO standards for quality control and processes. The ODS-Free Process Verification certificate from SISIR demonstrates Adaptec's ongoing commitment to environmental and process quality. Adaptec Inc. (NASDAQ: ADPT) designs, manufactures, and markets IOware product solutions such as Small Computer System Interface (SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. ) host adapter boards, chips, and software for personal computers, proprietary SCSI, and EIDE/IDE VLSI circuits. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Milpitas, Calif., Adaptec is recognized as the design pioneer and market leader in SCSI and I/O technology and is the developer of the industry-standard I/O operating environment, ASPI. Adaptec currently employs approximately 1,700 people, who serve customers worldwide. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Adaptec and IOware are trademarks of Adaptec Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All other trademarks used are owned by their respective owners. CONTACT: Adaptec Inc. Eric Brown, 408/957-6645 |
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