Kimball Electronics to support Draeger Technology

Kimball Electronics Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBALB), has been awarded a new North American contract by German company Draeger to manufacture assemblies for its newly developed PEX 3300 program that includes gas, electrochemical and explosion detection devices. These sensing devices, which trigger an alarm if conditions become harmful, are an important piece of safety equipment for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. 

Draeger, an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology, offers its customers complete hazard management solutions with a special focus on personal safety. Kimball Electronics Group (KEG) is a global contract electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company that specializes in durable electronics focused on the medical, automotive, industrial controls, and public safety industries.

Kimball's experience and reputation in the production of electronics for the public safety markets were factors in securing this program award from Draeger Safety. Production is scheduled to begin at the Kimball Electronics facility in Jasper, Indiana (USA) during the Spring of 2010. Kimball-produced assemblies will be shipped to Draeger's Pittsburgh operation for final assembly. First year volume is projected to be between 2,000 and 5,000 units. The PEX 3300 product will be marketed in the North American, European and Asian markets.

The growing relationship between Draeger and Kimball Electronics Group is further evidence of Kimball's commitment to grow its position in the public safety industry.

To learn more about Kimball Electronics Group, visit our website at: www.kegroup.com