Cisco Awards Celestica EMS Partner of the Year Award

TORONTO, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - 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 2014 EMS Partner of the Year Award from Cisco.

This prestigious award recognizes Celestica for outstanding operational performance in all areas as outlined and measured within Cisco's Supply Chain Scorecard process, and for showing excellent support in conjunction with all Supply Chain Operations initiatives.  The distinction was awarded during Cisco's 23rd Annual Supplier Appreciation Event, held September 18 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

"Our Supplier Appreciation Awards give us an opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication by the very best of our extended supply chain," said Jeff Gallinat, senior vice president, Global Manufacturing Operations, Cisco.  "These partners continue to differentiate themselves from their competition, while consistently enabling Cisco's growth, innovation and unrivaled customer experience."

Cisco presented awards to suppliers in recognition of their contributions to Cisco's success in fiscal year 2014.  At the event, Cisco recognized the hard work and dedication of its strategic suppliers and manufacturing partners—underscoring the company's commitment to close collaboration with its supply network to drive customer satisfaction, innovation, and operational efficiency.

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.

SOURCE Celestica Inc.