RF Micro Devices Announces Production Test Facility Consolidation

RF Micro Devices Inc., in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency systems and solutions, announced it will consolidate its production test facilities for high volume cellular products to reduce cycle time, better serve its customer base and improve overall profitability.

The consolidation represents the final phase of a production test transfer to RFMD's primary production test facility located in Beijing, China. High volume cellular products currently tested in RFMD's Greensboro, North Carolina, production test facility will be tested at the Company's primary production test facility. RFMD anticipates the employment of approximately 80 employees at its North Carolina production test facility will be affected. RFMD currently employs over 2,000 employees in North Carolina.

Bob Bruggeworth, president and CEO of RFMD, said, "This consolidation will reduce manufacturing cycle times, improve customer service and enhance overall profitability. RFMD's international revenue is over 90 percent of total revenue, and it is imperative that our supply chain aligns with our customers' manufacturing facilities, which are located primarily in Asia. While this is a difficult decision because of the negative impact on employees, these actions are necessary to better serve our customers, ensure competitiveness and help position RFMD for long-term sustainable profitability."