Celestica Awarded EMS Partner of the Year by Cisco

TORONTO, Sept. 30, 2015 /CNW/ - Celestica Inc. (NYSE, TSX: CLS), a global leader in the delivery of end-to-end product lifecycle solutions, today announced that it has received the 2015 EMS Partner of the Year award from Cisco®.

This prestigious award recognizes Celestica for demonstrating outstanding operational performance in all areas measured within Cisco's EMS Scorecard process, and showing excellent support in conjunction with all Supply Chain Operations programs and initiatives.  The distinction was awarded during Cisco's 24th Annual Supplier Appreciation Event, held September 9 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California.

"Our Supplier Appreciation Awards highlight exceptional performances by the very best of our extended supply chain, and gives us the opportunity to recognize all of our trusted partners' hard work and dedication," said Jeff Gallinat, senior vice president, Global Manufacturing Operations, Cisco.  "Our theme this year, 'Embrace the Pace: Transforming Tomorrow Together', emphasizes the criticality of flexibility, collaboration and accelerated innovation—all qualities shared by this year's award recipients." 

Cisco presented awards to suppliers in recognition of their contributions to Cisco's success in fiscal year 2015.  At the event, Cisco recognized the dedication and successes of its strategic suppliers and manufacturing partners—a testament to the company's commitment to close partnership with its supply network to drive industry leadership, accelerated innovation and enhanced customer experience.

About Celestica
Celestica is dedicated to delivering end-to-end product lifecycle solutions to drive our customers' success. Through our simplified global operations network and information technology platform, we are solid partners who deliver informed, flexible solutions that enable our customers to succeed in the markets they serve. Committed to providing a truly differentiated customer experience, our agile and adaptive employees share a proud history of demonstrated expertise and creativity that provides our customers with the ability to overcome complex challenges.

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