Align Technology today announced that it is terminating a service provider agreement with International Manufacturing Solutions (IMS) in Juarez, Mexico, and will begin independently producing its custom-made clear aligners in April 2009.
Align has had its clear aligners manufactured in Juarez since 2000 and has 10 employees that manage and oversee the manufacturing process supported by IMS, according to the company. IMS currently provides nonmanagerial personnel, administrative services, and the facilities for Align to manufacture, assemble, and produce its clear aligners.
As part of the termination agreement, all IMS employees providing services to Align will be transferred to the company at no additional cost. In addition, Align will assume IMS' lease agreement with Elamex for the facility in Juarez.
