Micralyne named one of Alberta’s Top 40 Employers for Third Year in a Row

Oct. 20, 2008 - PRLog -- The Edmonton based MEMS Manufacturer was recognized for its unique working environment and perks offered to its employees such as:
•   Profit sharing plans
•   RSP contribution matching
•   Flexible hours
•   “Extra Day Off” program
•   Corporate Challenges
•   Company Golf Tournament
•   Fresh Fruit Fridays
•   Monthly Birthday Celebrations
•   Frequent contests and prize giveaways

One of the more unique things about Micralyne is the outdoor hockey rink built in the wintertime to play hockey and the large field in the back used to play soccer in the summer time at lunch.

“Micralyne has done a great job at encouraging employees to participate in activities beyond our regular work.  I recently submitted some of my own artwork for a company calendar that will be given to clients and employees.  It was great to be included in such a fun activity”. said Jitsu Patel, Micralyne Employee.

Micralyne also attends to the development of its employees with plans that include:
-   Opportunities for advancement in all areas of the company
-   Paid training, from one day courses to comprehensive certificate programs
-   An open door policy to all management and executive levels
-   A great team environment

To learn more about career opportunities at Micralyne and its cool technology, please visit www.micralyne.com.

About Alberta's Top 40 Employers
Part of “Canada's Top 100 Employers” annual competition, 40 companies were chosen to represent the top employers in each province. Selected from thousands of companies and organizations from across Canada, this year's finalists include employers from every major industry. Companies were graded in seven key areas: (1) Physical Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere & Social; (3) Health, Financial & Family Benefits; (4) Vacation & Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; and (7) Training & Skills Development. To learn more about this competition please visit www.canadastop100.com

About Micralyne
Micralyne is one of the world’s largest independent MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) manufacturers. MEMS technology is built on the premise of making industrial components smaller, faster and less expensive. Micralyne’s micron-scale solutions (i.e. 1000 microns = 1 millimetre) are found in automotive sensors for control systems, lab-on-a-chip devices for drug discovery, optical switching technology in telecommunication networks, and precise measurement devices for oil and gas exploration. Micralyne is a fast growing company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. www.micralyne.com

For further information contact:

Scott Rice
Human Resources Manager
Micralyne Inc.
1911 - 94 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada    T6N 1E6
(780) 431-4400
careers@micralyne.com

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Micralyne Inc. is one of the largest independent MEMS foundries. Micralyne offers MEMS product development and commercial MEMS manufacturing. Also, Micralyne is a leader in design and fabrication of microfluidic chips for life sciences.