- Creation Technologies
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Creation Technologies LP is a global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Creation provides full service electronics solutions to a diversified group of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across North America and worldwide, and has 11 manufacturing operations in Canada, the USA and China.
Creation is a privately held company with significant employee ownership.
As of 2010, the company was #25 in CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY's Top 50 and #9 in North America.[1] As of 2008, Creation was #5 in Top-100 BC Technology companies,[2] #64 in Top-100 BC companies,[3] and #492 in Top 500 Canadian companies.[4]
Contents
History
- 1991 - Creation Studios purchases the assets of Anatek a hybrid manufacture in North Vancouver, with revenues of $1M USD. Creation Studio changes its name to Creation Technologies.
- 1996 - Expands in Burnaby, BC and opens additional facility.
- 1998 - Opens new facility in Mississauga, ON
- 2001 - Purchases manufacturing plant in Mississauga, ON from AimGlobal and later combines this facility with its Mississauga operation
- 2003 - Opens second Ontario facility in Markham, Acquires Eder Industries in Milwaukee, WI[5]
- 2004 - Acquires Second Source Systems of Dallas, TX[6]
- 2004 - Formation of Creation Technologies Asia Pacific Ltd
- 2006 - Opens International Purchasing Office in Shenzhen, China, Acquires Asemtec, Inc of San Jose, CA[7]
- 2007 - Acquires Taytronics, Inc of St. Peter, MN,[8] and SMC, Inc, of Lexington, KY[9]
- 2008 - Acquires Circuit Services Inc of Chicago, IL, CCSI of Changzhou, China,[10] and ProWorks, Inc of Santa Clara, CA[11]
Operations
Creation has business units across North America and in China. The company is also part of the ems-Alliance, 5 EMS providers partnering to provide additional coverage for customer requirements in markets around the world.
Creation's services include design and new product introduction (NPI), PCBA and full integration manufacturing, order fulfillment services, supply chain solutions and after-market services (AMS). The company's certifications, registrations and regulatory agencies include ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, AS9100 for aerospace, FDA, CSA, UL, TUV, FM, CE, and MET, and its facilities have obtained International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) and Controlled Goods Directorate (CGD) registrations.
Creation's manufacturing operations in Canada:
- 2 in Burnaby, BC
- 1 in Markham, Ontario
- 1 in Mississagua, Ontario
Creation's manufacturing operations in the USA:
- 1 in Santa Clara, California
- 1 in Dallas, Texas
- 1 in St. Peter, Minnesota
- 1 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- 1 in Chicago, Illinois
- 1 in Lexington, Kentucky
Creation's manufacturing operations in China:
Key markets
- Industrial & Instrumentation - Industrial RF Controllers, Industrial Sealed CO2 Lasers, RFID Tag Generation, Imaging & Machine Vision Products, Speciality & LED Lighting Systems, Automotive Smart Switches, Elemental Trace Identification Equipment
- Medical - Ultrasound Systems, Cardiology & Neurovascular Intervention, Neonatal Phototherapy & Healthcare, RF-Based Tissue Tightening Technology, PEMF Bone Growth Stimulators, Pulse Oximetry Solutions, Blood Processing Technology, EMG & EEG Diagnostic Equipment
- Communications - Rugged Wireless Broadband Access, Field-Force Automation Deployment Wireless AVL Solutions, High-Performance WiMax Stations, Network Convergence Gateways, Intelligent Core 4G Network Platforms, Satellite Readers, RFID Animal & Fisheries Tracking, Industrial Radio Controls, Software-Based IP PBX Enterprise Telecommunications
- Multimedia & Computers - Blade Server Infrastructure Components,Antivirus Firewalls, Test Platform Boards, Entertainment Servers, Movie & Music Players, Network Taps & Aggregation Solutions, Embedded Computing, Video Broadcast Equipment
- Transportation - Data Acquisition Systems, Engine Control Devices, Engine, Boom & Master Controls for Heavy-Duty Cranes, Service Diagnostic Vehicle Communication Modules, Vehicle Weighing Systems, Vehicle Emissions Testing, Agricultural Diagnostics
- Defense - Infrared and Thermal Imaging Cameras for Air/Marine & Ground Vehicles, High-Resolution Projection Systems for Flight Simulators, Two-Way Radios & Communication Systems for Military, High-Capacity Line-of-Sight Radios, Nuclear / Biological / Chemical Detection Devices, Information Systems, ECM Jammers & Data Loggers
- Environment & Security - Active RFID Technology, Biofuel Analysis Equipment, Fire Protection Devices, Pneumatic Tube Transport Systems, 911 Emergency Phone & Radio Dispatch Systems, Energy Optimization Controls, Industrial Emissions Measurement Equipment & Systems
Culture
The company has a progressive Wellness Program,[12] and its Milwaukee facility was awarded the Gold Well Workplace Award by the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA).
References
- ^ http://www.circuitsassembly.com/cms/magazine/209/9558/
- ^ http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/files/files/Top100%202008-Ranking%20byIndustry.pdf
- ^ http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/files/Top100-2009-PrivatePublicCrown.pdf
- ^ "Page 10 | Rankings | FP500 | News". Financial Post. 2011-06-21. http://www.financialpost.com/magazine/fp500/list.html?page=10. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
- ^ "Creation Technologies Acquires Eder Industries | Market Wire | Find Articles at BNET". Findarticles.com. 2005. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_pwwi/is_20050229/ai_mark2901763924/. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
- ^ "Creation Technologies acquires Second Source System - News Search on EMSNow". Emsnow.com. 2004-09-13. http://www.emsnow.com/newsarchives/archivedetails.cfm?ID=6179. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
- ^ Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal (2006-06-07). "San Jose's Asemtec acquired by Vancouver company - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal". Sanjose.bizjournals.com. http://sanjose.bizjournals.com/sanjose/stories/2006/06/05/daily35.html. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
- ^ "Backbone Magazine - Creation Technologies Announces Intention To Acquire Taytronics Inc". Backbonemag.com. http://www.backbonemag.com/Press_Release/Items/press_release_06290702.asp. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
- ^ "Kentucky". Canadainternational.gc.ca. 2008-12-19. http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/washington/commerce_can/2008/ky.aspx?lang=eng. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
- ^ "Creation Technologies Acquires Circuit Service and Changzhou CSI - Leading Electronics Manufacturer Expands Footprint in Central US and Adds Asian Manufacturing Facility - Technology News". redOrbit. 2008-09-04. http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology/1543185/creation_technologies_acquires_circuit_service_and_changzhou_csi__leading/. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
- ^ "Creation Technologies Announces Acquisition of Circuit Service and Changzhou CSI". canadaTECH.INFO. http://canadatech.info/modules/news/index.php?page=article&storyid=1982. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
- ^ Smolkin, Sheryl (2007-05-27). "Wellness without borders: Manufacturer implements wellness program for its U.S., Canadian staff - Articles - Employee Benefit News". Ebn.benefitnews.com. http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/wellness-without-borders-manufacturer-implements-wellness-63626-1.html. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
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