iRobot announces manufacturing services agreement with Jabil

iRobot Corporation, a leader in delivering robotic technology-based solutions, on April 6 announced that it has entered into a manufacturing services agreement with Jabil Circuit Inc.

Under the terms of the agreement, Jabil will provide various services to iRobot, consisting of manufacturing, testing and supplying iRobot's consumer products, including the iRobot Roomba floor vacuuming robot.

"We are pleased to have reached this agreement with Jabil and look forward to working with them in the years ahead," said Jeffrey Beck, president of iRobot's Home Robots Division. "This relationship will provide iRobot numerous benefits, including diversifying key elements of our supply chain, providing geographic flexibility to address new markets with localized operations and expansion of overall capacity to meet growing demands."

"Jabil's electronics expertise and world class services are a great match for iRobot's innovative products," said Colin Angle, chairman and chief executive officer of iRobot. "This agreement augments the existing relationship we established with Jabil in 2006 to provide components for our government robots. We are excited to be working with them to bring our home robots to market as well."

"Our global manufacturing capabilities will afford reliable and cost-effective solutions for iRobot's consumer products," said Alessandro Parimbelli, Jabil's vice president, global business units. "We look forward to expanding this relationship with iRobot."

About iRobot Corporation
iRobot’s home robots help people find smarter ways to clean, and its government and industrial robots help protect those in harm's way. iRobot's consumer and military robots feature iRobot Aware robot intelligence systems, proprietary technology incorporating advanced concepts in navigation, mobility, manipulation and artificial intelligence.

About Jabil
Jabil is an electronic product solutions company providing comprehensive electronics design, manufacturing and product management services to global electronics and technology companies. Offering complete product supply chain management from facilities in 22 countries, Jabil provides comprehensive, individualized-focused solutions to customers in a broad range of industries.