WOBURN, MA — Masstech EMS today announced a family of service offerings designed to help customers comply with changing environmental regulations. The firm's Lead Free Conversion Program helps OEMs prepare for and comply with the EU RoHS directive.


In a press release, Masstech said the service helps companies assess current products to identify leaded components and provides recommendations on available options for Pb-free replacement parts or product redesign.

RoHS requires that all products distributed in Europe be Pb-free by July 1, 2006.

The comprehensive, step-by-step service includes:

• BoM scrubs: detailed software-generated analysis of every component in a specific product to identify leaded components that require replacement.
• Recommendations on Pb-free replacement parts: specific suggestions on replacement parts from a client’s Approved Vendor List or viable options from other suppliers.
• Component intelligence for reduced risks: information on the viability and risks of available replacement parts, including product lifecycle information and part class analysis.
• Parametric data analysis: technical data on material composition of replacement parts.

Once the assessment process is complete and components selected, Masstech can provide procurement and manufacturing services.

In a statement, Jerry Panos, president and CEO of Masstech, said, “For many companies, becoming lead-free is a daunting task that they are reluctant to address. We take the pain and complexity out of the effort by providing a pragmatic and manageable process."

The firm has been a leader in preparing its customers for compliance. Earlier in the year, Masstech sponsored a seminar, bringing in several experts on legislative and manufacturing issues.

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