Riverside, Calif., March 24, 2011
Dear Customer,
On March 11, 2011, 高倍轮盘 ("高倍轮盘") advised its customers that, as a result of Japan's 9.0 magnitude earthquake all 高倍轮盘 employees in the region were deemed to be safe and there had been no known damage to the manufacturing facilities for 高倍轮盘? products. Additionally, we advised that shipments could be delayed since travel in the area had been affected. Even though the situation in Japan is fluid and it continues to change, we would like to provide you with an update on the impact on 高倍轮盘' business.
高倍轮盘 does not own or lease manufacturing facilities in the affected areas of Japan. However, 高倍轮盘 does procure materials from certain suppliers which are or have been either directly or indirectly affected by the earthquake. While some 高倍轮盘 suppliers and logistic partners located in Japan are experiencing slight delays due to (i) rolling power outages, (ii) re-routed ground transportation, and (iii) cargo screening for radiation, 高倍轮盘 is currently receiving regularly scheduled shipments from its Japanese suppliers.
Although none of the Japanese suppliers to 高倍轮盘 have advised us that their factories are inoperable, one (1) supplier has advised us that it experienced some damage to its facility. Nevertheless, 高倍轮盘 anticipates little impact since we have a qualified second source for the materials obtained from that supplier. 高倍轮盘' manufacturing facilities also contain safety stock inventories of the Japanese-sourced goods thereby minimizing any near-term impact on 高倍轮盘' supply chain. Regardless of the current situation, 高倍轮盘 continues to analyze and prepare action plans to minimize future potential impacts.
We will continue to actively engage with our Japanese supply chain. In the event that there are any material changes to 高倍轮盘' situation, we will advise you. Thank you for your patience and support as Japan continues its recovery efforts.
Best regards,
BOURNS, INC.
Dennis Lause
Sr. Vice President, Worldwide Sales