Santa Cruz, Calif. — July 1, 2009 — Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT) announced today that Plantronics Mexico (PLAMEX), its internationally acclaimed manufacturing facility in Tijuana, Mexico, won Mexico’s 2009 National Logistics Award in the big industrial category (more than 250 employees). Mexico’s National Logistics award is granted to organizations that have implemented best logistics practices to boost competitiveness through improved customer satisfaction, supply chain innovation, human resources development and care for the environment.

Plantronics Mexico was selected among more than 160 companies by a technical committee that included representation from Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, the Industrial and Education sector and Logistics chamber. PLAMEX was recognized for its world class human resources development programs and advanced logistics practices that have improved the company’s competitiveness. 

“Being recognized with this award in such a highly competitive field, and during a very tough economic climate, truly reinforces the outstanding accomplishments and commitment of all our associates at PLAMEX,” said Alejandro Bustamante, president of PLAMEX.

PLAMEX — A Legacy of Excellence

Plantronics Mexico associates enjoy an environment that promotes a continuous process of innovation and creativity and are trained to prevent problems by proposing solutions to any potential risks they identify. Everyone contributes to quality processes to increase customer satisfaction, minimize rework, reduce cost, maintain production output, and uphold product excellence.  

Plantronics Mexico is certified in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CTPAT, FAST, PAPS, DOT and CHP. PLAMEX has received numerous awards and commendations for its excellence in environmental matters, community work, customer satisfaction, and work safety. Previous awards include the Mexico Quality, Mexico Export, Mexico Technology and Mexico Labor awards; the Federal Ministry of Labor’s Safe Industry Certificate; PROFEPA’s Clean Industry Certificate; the PROFEPA/CNIME Environmental Award (EPA/National Maquiladora Council); the 2005 Asia-Pacific International Quality Award; the 2005 Iberoamerican Quality Award; the 2005 Century International Quality Era Award; and the 2008 Latin American Quality award. 

About Plantronics

In 1969, a Plantronics headset carried the historic first words from the moon: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Since then, Plantronics has become the headset of choice for mission-critical applications such as air traffic control, 911 dispatch and the New York Stock Exchange. Today, this history of innovation is the basis for every audio product we build for the office, contact center, personal mobile, entertainment and residential markets. The Plantronics family of brands includes Plantronics, Altec Lansing and Clarity. For more information, go to www.plantronics.com or call (800) 544-4660.

Altec Lansing, Clarity, Plantronics, and Sound Innovation are trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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