SMC Ltd. Announces Expansion in Somerset, WI

Somerset, Wisconsin – SMC Ltd., a medical device contract manufacturer with locations in
California, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Ohio, Costa Rica and India, announced plans for a
significant expansion to its global headquarters and manufacturing facility located in
Somerset, WI.

The expansion, currently underway, is expected to more than double existing production
capacity at this site, adding over 100,000 sq feet of device manufacturing and engineering
space to the location in Somerset, WI. The new space will add significant device
manufacturing and assembly space as well an expanded area for thermoplastics and silicone
(LIM) molding. The expansion will allow SMC increased production of medical devices
currently produced in Somerset. The expansion is scheduled to be completed by November of
this year.

“We are pleased that we have the ability to expand at our Somerset, WI facility. The
expansion will provide additional clean room space for molding and full device assembly. By
synchronizing operations within the facility we will improve efficiency and reduce lead times for
our customers” Said Chetan N. Patel, SMC President and Founder.