Plexus Doubles Manufacturing Footprint in China

Plexus Doubles Manufacturing Footprint in China

July 19, 2006

Focus Is on Complex High-Mix / Mid-to-Low Volume Production in Asia

    NEENAH, Wis., July 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Plexus
Corp. (Nasdaq: PLXS) today announced that it had entered
into a new operating lease for an extension to its existing
building which will include a new three-story office and an
additional production facility of approximately 60,000
square feet.  This will bring Plexus' manufacturing
capacity in the Xiamen Xiangyu Free Trade Zone in China to
120,000 square feet from its present 60,000 square feet.

    Mr. YJ Lim, Plexus' Vice President-Asia Operations,
commented, "Our Xiamen facility has consistently
demonstrated its ability to meet our customers'
requirements for quality and on-time delivery in the
Medical, Industrial/Commercial and Wireline/Networking
sectors.  We have gained significant traction with our
current customers as a result of the dedication, capability
and loyalty of our Xiamen staff.  With the support of our
local supply chain partners, our lean manufacturing
capabilities offer a significant advantage for companies
looking for complex high-mix, mid-to-low volume production
in China.  This expansion will allow us to meet the
anticipated needs of both current and new global
customers."

    The lease term is for ten years and is coterminous with
the present facility lease, which expires in 2016.  The new
addition is expected to be completed by mid-2007, and
production is expected to begin 60-90 days thereafter.

    About Plexus Corp. -- The Product Realization Company

    Plexus ( http://www.plexus.com ) is an award-winning
participant in the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)
industry, providing product design, test, manufacturing and
fulfillment and aftermarket solutions to branded product
companies in the Wireline/Networking, Wireless
Infrastructure, Medical, Industrial/Commercial and
Defense/Security/Aerospace industries.

    The Company's unique Focused Factory manufacturing
model and global supply chain solutions are strategically
enhanced by value-added product design and engineering
services. Plexus specializes in customer programs that
require flexibility, scalability, technology and quality.

    Plexus provides award-winning customer service to more
than 150 branded product companies in North America, Europe
and Asia.

    Safe Harbor and Fair Disclosure Statement

    The statements contained in this release which are
guidance or which are not historical facts (such as
statements in the future tense and statements including
"believe," "expect,"
"intend," "anticipate,"
"target" and similar terms and concepts),
including all discussions of periods which are not yet
completed, are forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties.  In particular, the timing of the
completion and commencement of operations of the expanded
facility is subject to construction delays, delays in
procuring related equipment and training, higher than
expected start-up costs, other difficulties inherent in
commencing new operations and other factors which could
affect the operations at that site.  All Plexus operations
are subject to other risks, including, but not limited to: 
the economic performance of the electronics, technology and
defense industries; the risk of customer delays, changes or
cancellations in both ongoing and new programs; the
Company's ability to secure new customers and maintain its
current customer base; material cost fluctuations and the
adequate availability of components and related parts for
production; the effect of changes in average selling
prices; the effect of start-up costs of new programs and
facilities; the adequacy of restructuring and similar
accruals as compared to actual expenses; possible
unexpected costs and operating disruption in transitioning
programs; the effect of general economic conditions and
world events (such as terrorism and war in the Middle
East); the impact of increased competition; and other risks
detailed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission
filings.

    For more information, please contact:

     Gordon Bitter, CFO
     Plexus Corp.
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail] 
     Web:   http://www.plexus.com

SOURCE  Plexus Corp.