Benzinga | Apr 28, 2021 09:04AM EDT

BK Technologies Expands American Manufacturing Announces Growing Surface Mount Capabilities; Strategic Initiative for U.S.-Based and Secure Supply Chain

BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE:BKTI) today announced that its American manufacturing operations in Florida has expanded printed circuit board (PCB) assembly capabilities and capacity with the addition of high-specification surface mount technology (SMT) equipment. The expansion is anticipated to double capacity and allow for additional production shifts. The equipment has been deployed, with full production anticipated for May 2021.

With a core objective based in providing world-class quality, value and responsiveness, BK Technologies launched a strategic initiative several years ago to significantly upgrade its manufacturing processes. Among other things, the initiative included bringing certain activities, such as SMT, in-house while migrating others to U.S.-based manufacturing partners and qualified second-sources for back-up. This strategy allows for improved quality control and shortened lead-time, while guarding against business interruptions, which ultimately yields benefits in product costs, inventory throughput and working capital management.