SAN JOSE -- Sarantel, a maker of antennas for wireless devices, will outsource production to Sanmina-SCI Corp. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Sanmina-SCI will provide Sarantel with procurement, manufacturing and logistics services from its Singapore facility. Sanmina-SCI is also expected to eventually acquire certain Sarantel manufacturing assets but not its buildings or employees.

Sarantel said the deal will help it cut costs, improve competitiveness and operate in closer proximity to its Asian customers.

"Over time we expect high volume, cost-sensitive products to transfer to Asia while our British plant's focus shifts to new process development, new product introduction and niche market antenna production," said Sarantel chief executive David Wither.

Jerry Rodrigues, executive vice president Asia PCB at Sanmina-SCI, said: "Sarantel operate(s) in high growth markets and have a unique and exciting product offering. The high technical requirements of their product can be supported by our strong manufacturing capabilities. We look forward to working with Sarantel and enabling them to utilize our extensive manufacturing and supply chain solutions."

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