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Key Tronic Plans Springdale, Arkansas, Manufacturing-R&D Operations

02/15/2025
Key Tronic Corporation, a provider of electronic manufacturing services, plans to establish operations in Springdale, Arkansas. The more than $28 million project is expected to create over 400 jobs in the next five years.

The investment includes the shifting of the company’s existing Arkansas manufacturing and research and development operations to a larger facility located at 601 W Apple Blossom Avenue.

“We are pleased to announce the expansion of our U.S. manufacturing operations in Northwest Arkansas. Our new center of excellence in Springdale will provide both our employees and customers with cutting-edge technology and the increased capacity necessary to accommodate expected growth,” said Brett Larsen, CEO of Key Tronic. "We are committed to continuously investing in our capabilities and attracting innovative talent. Our people are our most valuable asset, and we are delighted to enhance our operations in a region where we have maintained a longstanding presence and a strong team and can benefit from a business-friendly environment.”

Keytronic is a value-added contract manufacturer specializing in PCB assembly, plastic molding, and full product assembly, with products ranging from simple consumer devices to complex, high end commercial and industrial electromechanical products.

“Key Tronic has a long history of manufacturing electronics in Arkansas, and we are proud that the company has decided to expand their presence and increase production capacity in our state,” noted Clint O’Neal, Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “Congratulations to the Key Tronic team and to the City of Springdale on this major economic development win.”

“This exciting announcement would not have been possible without the leadership of Governor Sanders and the unwavering support of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission,” added Bill Rogers, president and CEO of the Springdale Chamber of Commerce. “Thanks to our regional partners and the proactive efforts of Mayor Sprouse’s administration, we were able to roll out the red carpet for Key Tronic. We are thrilled to welcome them to Springdale and look forward to supporting their success in our community.”

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