SLR Solectron Corp

Solectron Corporation (NYSE:SLR), a leading provider of integrated electronic supply chain services including design, manufacturing and aftermarket services, today announced the expansion of Solectron�s Shanghai, China product development facility. The facility will provide complete product development services, supporting growing customer demand for fast, cost-effective product development capabilities. The expanded site will focus on product development services for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of telecommunication, computing, storage and consumer electronics products. Shanghai is an important region for product development services, helping OEMs update product portfolio designs, shorten design cycles and meet time-to-market requirements located near Solectron�s mega site manufacturing locations in Suzhou and Shenzhen, China. By locating product development and manufacturing in close proximity, Solectron will provide customers with system level design, new product introduction (NPI) and full volume production capabilities throughout China. �Solectron continues to invest in expanding its design and engineering capabilities globally by market segment, including medical, telecommunications, consumer electronics and other sectors," said Dave Purvis, executive vice president and Chief Technical Officer, Solectron. "We are seeing tremendous demand for complete product development services in China, and our expansion in Shanghai will apply our extensive experience in providing full product development services to meet growing customer needs." Solectron expects to hire more than 100 engineers to support the growth. Since 1996, Solectron has operated in China, and today operates nine different facilities throughout China. Safe Harbor This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, but not limited to, the�ability to successfully serve customer�s seeking Solectron�s design and engineering capabilities. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions. Actual outcomes and results could differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include: unanticipated challenges relating to manufacturing medical products;�supply chain management and logistics issues; product issues�or problems relating to the design of the product; business disruptions; the present and future strength of the worldwide economy overall, and�the market for this medical product in particular; variations in demand forecasts and orders; and our ability to retain key personnel. For a further list and description of risks and uncertainties, see the reports filed by Solectron with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Solectron disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. About Solectron Solectron Corporation is one of the world�s largest providers of complete product lifecycle services. We offer collaborative design and new product introduction, supply chain management, Lean manufacturing and aftermarket services such as product warranty repair and end-of-life support to leading customers worldwide. Solectron works with the world's premier providers of networking, telecommunications, computing, storage, consumer, automotive, industrial, medical, self-service automation and aerospace and defense products. The company's industry-leading Lean Six Sigma methodology (Solectron Production System�) provides OEMs with quality, flexibility, innovation and cost benefits that improve competitive advantage. Based in Milpitas, Calif., Solectron operates in more than 20 countries on five continents and had sales from continuing operations of $10.6 billion in fiscal 2006. For more information, visit us at www.solectron.com. Note: SOLECTRON and the Solectron logo are registered trademarks of Solectron Corporation.�The Solectron Production System, SPS, and Solectron Supply Chain Solutions Suite are also trademarks of Solectron Corporation.�Other names mentioned are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.