Creation Technologies

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Creation Technologies office in Markham, Ontario

Creation Technologies LP is a global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Creation provides full service electronics solutions[buzzword] to a group of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across North America and Asia, and has 14 manufacturing operations in Canada, the USA, China and Mexico.

Creation is a privately held company with employee ownership.

In 2008, Creation was #5 in Top-100 BC Technology companies,[1] In 2010, the company was #25 in CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY's Top 50 and #9 in North America.[2] #64 in Top-100 BC companies,[3] and #492 in Top 500 Canadian companies.[4]

History[]

In 1989, Creation Studios music recording studio is built in North Vancouver by Barry and Jane Anne Henderson. Barry Henderson was also Music Products Division Manager at Anatek Microcircuits, a hybrid manufacturer in North Vancouver, BC with revenues of $1M USD. He and his team developed the Anatek line of MIDI and audio products including the now famous line of small MIDI signal powered MIDI processing accessories called "Pocket Products". Pocket products were used world-wide by musicians such as Stevie Wonder. The most famous of the Pocket Products, Pocket Merge, sold close to 10,000 units and generated over $1.6M in revenue in its launch year of 1989.

In the year 1991, Henderson partnered with Geoff Reed, Paul Clark, and Dave Pettigrew using Creation Studios as a vehicle to purchase the assets of Anatek, changing the name of the newly combined entity to Creation Technologies. Creation had a vision for becoming a high quality global contract manufacturing enterprise and developer of RADAR, the world's first multi-track digital recording system for professional recording studios.

By 1993 Creation showed RADAR at the October 1993 AES show in New York. Creation initially marketed RADAR under the Otari brand and later under Henderson's the iZ brand(iZ Technology Corporation). RADAR is now used world-wide by bands such as U2, and Neil Young, as well in large commercial facilities such as Disney, CBC, IMAX, and NBC.

Then in 1994, Creation officially launched the RADAR line of digital recording systems.

In 1996, the company expanded to Burnaby, BC and opened additional facility. Two years later in 1998, they opened a new facility in Mississauga, ON.

In 2001, Creation purchased a manufacturing plant in Mississauga, ON from AimGlobal and later combined this facility with its Mississauga operation.

Then in 2003, they opened a second Ontario facility in Markham, ON. Acquires Eder Industries in Milwaukee, WI.[5] Before acquiring Second Source Systems of Dallas, TX in 2004.[6] That same year, they formed Creation Technologies Asia Pacific Ltd.

In 2006, they opened International Purchasing Office in Shenzhen, China. Acquires Asemtec, Inc of San Jose, CA.[7] In 2007, acquired Taytronics, Inc of St. Peter, MN.[8] and SMC, Inc, of Lexington, KY.[9] In 2008 they acquired Circuit Services Inc of Chicago, IL, and CCSI of .[10] and ProWorks, Inc of Santa Clara, CA[11]

By 2012, Creation acquired Aisling Sources, Mexicali, Baja California.[10] and ProWorks, Inc of Santa Clara, CA[11]

On July 18, 2019 Creation announced that it would be acquired by US private investment firm Lindsay Goldberg.[12]

Operations[]

Creation has business units across North America and in China. The company is also part of the ems-Alliance, 5 EMS providers partnering to provide additional coverage for customer requirements in markets around the world.

Creation's services include design and new product introduction (NPI), PCBA and full integration manufacturing, order fulfillment services, supply chain solutions[buzzword] and after-market services (AMS). The company's certifications, registrations and regulatory agencies include ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, AS9100 for aerospace, FDA, CSA, UL, TUV, FM, CE, and MET, and its facilities have obtained International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) and Controlled Goods Directorate (CGD) registrations.

Creation's manufacturing operations in Canada:

Creation's manufacturing operations in the United States:

Creation's manufacturing operations in China:

Key markets[]

  • Industrial & Instrumentation - Industrial RF Controllers, Industrial Sealed CO2 Lasers, RFID Tag Generation, Imaging & Machine Vision Products, Speciality & LED Lighting Systems, Automotive Smart Switches, Elemental Trace Identification Equipment
  • Medical - Ultrasound Systems, Cardiology & Neurovascular Intervention, Neonatal Phototherapy & Healthcare, RF-Based Tissue Tightening Technology, PEMF Bone Growth Stimulators, Pulse Oximetry Solutions[buzzword], Blood Processing Technology, EMG & EEG Diagnostic Equipment
  • Communications - Rugged Wireless Broadband Access, Field-Force Automation Deployment Wireless AVL Solutions[buzzword], High-Performance WiMax Stations, Network Convergence Gateways, Intelligent Core 4G Network Platforms, Satellite Readers, RFID Animal & Fisheries Tracking, Industrial Radio Controls, Software-Based IP PBX Enterprise Telecommunications
  • Multimedia & Computers - Blade Server Infrastructure Components,Antivirus Firewalls, Test Platform Boards, Entertainment Servers, Movie & Music Players, Network Taps & Aggregation Solutions[buzzword], Embedded Computing, Video Broadcast Equipment
  • Transportation - Data Acquisition Systems, Engine Control Devices, Engine, Boom & Master Controls for Heavy-Duty Cranes, Service Diagnostic Vehicle Communication Modules, Vehicle Weighing Systems, Vehicle Emissions Testing, Agricultural Diagnostics
  • Defense - Infrared and Thermal Imaging Cameras for Air/Marine & Ground Vehicles, High-Resolution Projection Systems for Flight Simulators, Two-Way Radios & Communication Systems for Military, High-Capacity Line-of-Sight Radios, Nuclear / Biological / Chemical Detection Devices, Information Systems, ECM Jammers & Data Loggers
  • Environment & Security - Active RFID Technology, Biofuel Analysis Equipment, Fire Protection Devices, Pneumatic Tube Transport Systems, 911 Emergency Phone & Radio Dispatch Systems, Energy Optimization Controls, Industrial Emissions Measurement Equipment & Systems

Culture[]

The company has a progressive Wellness Program,[13] and its Milwaukee facility was awarded the Gold Well Workplace Award by the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA).

References[]

  1. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2010-03-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ http://www.circuitsassembly.com/cms/magazine/209/9558/[dead link]
  3. ^ http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/files/Top100-2009-PrivatePublicCrown.pdf[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Page 10 | Rankings | FP500 | News". Financial Post. 2011-06-21. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  5. ^ "Creation Technologies Acquires Eder Industries | Market Wire | Find Articles at BNET". Findarticles.com. 2005. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  6. ^ "Creation Technologies acquires Second Source System - News Search on EMSNow". Emsnow.com. 2004-09-13. Archived from the original on 2011-07-10. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  7. ^ Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal (2006-06-07). "San Jose's Asemtec acquired by Vancouver company - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal". Sanjose.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  8. ^ "Backbone Magazine - Creation Technologies Announces Intention To Acquire Taytronics Inc". Backbonemag.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  9. ^ "Kentucky". Canadainternational.gc.ca. 2008-12-19. Retrieved 2011-08-18.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ a b "Creation Technologies Acquires Circuit Service and Changzhou CSI - Leading Electronics Manufacturer Expands Footprint in Central US and Adds Asian Manufacturing Facility - Technology News". redOrbit. 2008-09-04. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  11. ^ a b "Creation Technologies Announces Acquisition of Circuit Service and Changzhou CSI". canadaTECH.INFO. Archived from the original on 2012-07-08. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  12. ^ "LINDSAY GOLDBERG TO ACQUIRE CREATION TECHNOLOGIES". Creation Tech. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
  13. ^ Smolkin, Sheryl (2007-05-27). "Wellness without borders: Manufacturer implements wellness program for its U.S., Canadian staff - Articles - Employee Benefit News". Ebn.benefitnews.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
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