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DHL Signs New Agreement with Industrial Electronics Leader

Dépèche transmise le 28 avril 2009 par Business Wire

DHL Signs New Agreement with Industrial Electronics Leader

PLANTATION, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DHL, the world’s leading express delivery and logistics company, today announced it has signed a two-year agreement with Amphenol PCD, a world market leader in electronic modules and connectors for commercial and military applications. DHL was selected as the exclusive provider of international shipping services for Amphenol PCD to improve its global supply chain and speed shipments to the U.S. from its global manufacturing and supply bases overseas.

Amphenol PCD is the Industrial/Avionics Division of PCD Inc, which supplies avionic relay sockets and junction modules and is the leading US manufacturer of pluggable terminal blocks and interface modules for industrial applications that are used in aircraft, helicopters and military vehicles.

“Our supply chain extends to nearly every region of the world, so we rely on strong global providers that help us shorten the time to-market, contain costs and provide added value for our customers,” said Ritchie Lacson, North America Operations Manager at Amphenol PCD. “DHL is the only shipping carrier that has been able to provide a reliable and seamless door-to-door express delivery service to and from every region of the world in which we operate.”

In addition to providing Import Express services to the U.S. from China, Europe, India, and other locations in the Far East, DHL provides international express services to and from Mexico for Amphenol PCD.

DHL has also customized a third party shipping system for all Amphenol locations, including its vendor partners, to process shipments electronically to and from every region of the world for all of Amphenol’s global shipping requirements.

“As the specialists in international shipping, DHL can help U.S. companies like Amphenol PCD keep their global suppliers within reach by using fast, reliable shipping services that leverage an extensive global network and people who have intimate knowledge of local customs,” said Charles Brewer, Senior Vice President and General Manager for the Northeast Region, DHL Express.

About DHL

DHL – The Logistics company for the world

DHL is the global market leader in the logistics industry and “The Logistics company for the world”. DHL commits its expertise in international express, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation, contract logistics and international mail services. A global network composed of more than 220 countries and territories and 310,000 employees worldwide offers customers superior service quality and local knowledge to satisfy their supply chain requirements. DHL accepts its social responsibility by supporting climate protection, disaster management and education.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL. The Group generated revenue of more than 54 billion euros in 2008.

About Amphenol PCD

Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. The company designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, coaxial and flat-ribbon cable, and interconnect systems. For more information visit www.amphenolpcd.com.