Benchmark Electronics Inc. (BHE)

Benchmark Electronics, Inc. provides electronics manufacturing services in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. It offers its services to original equipment manufacturers of computers and related products for business enterprises, medical devices, industrial control equipment, testing and instrumentation products, and telecommunication equipment. The company provides integrated design and manufacturing services, including initial product design, volume production, and direct order fulfillment; specialized engineering services comprising product design, software development, industrial design, assembly automation, printed circuit board layout, prototyping, and test development. In addition, it offers precision subsystem and system integration services, including assembly, configuration, and test of complex computers and related products. Further, the company provides direct order fulfillment services, such as build-to-order and configure to order; aftermarket non-warranty services, including repair, replacement, refurbishment, remanufacturing, exchange, systems upgrade, and spare part manufacturing; value-added support services; and manufacturing technologies and solutions. It markets its services through direct sales force and through independent marketing representatives. The company, formerly known as Electronics, Inc., was founded in 1981 and is based in Angleton, Texas.

For the nine months ended 30 September 2006, Benchmark Electronics, Inc.'s revenues increased 33% to $2.17B. Net income increased 49% to $83.4M. Revenues reflect higher sales of the Company's products & services as a result of higher sales under new programs and increased activity with existing customers across all industry sectors. Net income also reflects improved gross margin and higher other income.