KeyTronic
KeyTronic is a public contract manufacturer (NASDAQ: KTCC) providing electronic manufacturing services—PCBA, injection molding, metal fabrication, and full product assembly—to OEMs in medical, aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, consumer, and energy markets across US, Mexico, Vietnam, and China facilities.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1969
- HeadquartersSpokane, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What KeyTronic does
KeyTronic (NASDAQ: KTCC) is a publicly traded electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider founded in 1969 and headquartered in Spokane Valley, Washington. The company operates eight manufacturing facilities across the United States (Spokane Valley, El Paso, Springdale, Oakdale, Corinth), Mexico (Juarez), Vietnam (Da Nang), and China (Shanghai), and generates revenue by providing contract manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in medical devices, aerospace and defense, industrial applications, automotive, consumer products, telecommunications, and energy management end-markets. Core offerings span printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), injection molding and tooling, metal fabricating and finishing, full product assembly, design and engineering support, logistics and repair, and supply chain management—delivered under the 'OneKeytronic' initiative that standardizes quality and processes across geographies to support nearshoring and tariff mitigation for customers. The company was originally a keyboard manufacturer, transitioned into full EMS services, and has expanded through acquisitions including Sabre Manufacturing (2013) and CDR/Ayrshire Electronics (2014). It holds 55+ years of operating history, 40.7% institutional ownership, and capacity utilization above 80% with mid-teens gross margins.
Revenue is generated through a sales-led, direct-to-OEM contract manufacturing model with multi-year programs and quote-based pricing tied to customer specifications, volume, and service scope; the customer base is concentrated, with SkyBell Technologies at 10%+ of revenue when fully ramped, a major power equipment program expected to contribute ~$80 million annually at full ramp, and material exposure to BAE Systems and an unnamed energy resilience technology provider. Strategic posture is defensive and selective: management executed a workforce reduction of 100+ employees in FY2024 (saving $5M+ annually), absorbed a Q4 FY2024 cybersecurity incident that cost ~$2.3M and ~$15M in lost revenue, refreshed the C-suite in July 2024 (Brett Larsen to CEO), and is concurrently investing in Arkansas and Vietnam capacity to capture clean-tech and energy resilience programs.
KeyTronic firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- KeyTronic
- Legal name
- Key Tronic Corporation
- Website
- https://keytronic.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1969
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- KeyTronic is a public contract manufacturer (NASDAQ: KTCC) providing electronic manufacturing services—PCBA, injection molding, metal fabrication, and full product assembly—to OEMs in medical, aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, consumer, and energy markets across US, Mexico, Vietnam, and China facilities.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
KeyTronic industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electronic Manufacturing Services
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)
- akta.pro primary industry
- PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS) (HDAHAOAI)
Keywords
Where KeyTronic is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Spokane
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices9 records
Markets served
KeyTronic business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Electronic Manufacturing Services: Contract manufacturing services providing design and manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers. Revenue from printed circuit board assembly, injection molding, metal fabrication, and full product assembly. The company reported revenue of $467.87 million (annual) and $89.6 million (Q3 FY2026).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom manufacturing services with tailored pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
KeyTronic product offering
Product offeringCore offering
KeyTronic is a contract manufacturer providing electronic manufacturing services (EMS) to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Its core offerings include printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), injection molding and tooling, metal fabricating and finishing, and full product assembly, supported by design and engineering services (including a formal New Product Introduction process), supply chain management, and a logistics and repair center.
Product overview
Keytronic is a contract manufacturer (Electronic Manufacturing Services provider) offering a unified portfolio of manufacturing and design engineering services. The core offerings include Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Injection Molding and Tooling, Metal Fabricating and Finishing, Full Product Assembly, and Design and Engineering Support. These capabilities are supported by Logistics and Repair Center and Supply Chain Management services. The company serves diverse markets including Consumer Products, Industrial Applications, Medical Devices, Telecommunications, Automotive, Aerospace, Military, and Energy Management, providing design and manufacturing services from facilities in the United States, Mexico, Vietnam, and China.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA)
- Injection Molding and Tooling
- Metal Fabricating and Finishing
- Full Product Assembly
- Design and Engineering Support
- Logistics and Repair Center
- Supply Chain Management
Quantifiable outcome
- Mid-teens gross margins maintained despite supply chain challenges
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use KeyTronic
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
KeyTronic technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
KeyTronic partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- SkyBell TechnologiescoreKeytronic manufactures SkyBell's expanding line of Wi-Fi video doorbell products and accessories. SkyBell is a global leader in patented Wi-Fi video doorbell technology with 74 patents awarded and 50 pending. Once fully ramped, SkyBell represents 10% or more of Keytronic's total revenue.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights6 records
KeyTronic competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Fabrinet: Fabrinet provides advanced optical packaging, PCBA, and precision manufacturing for optical communications, automotive, and industrial laser customers. Comparable EMS peer though more concentrated in optical/communications.
- Flex Ltd: Flex is one of the world's largest EMS providers offering PCBA, assembly, design, and supply chain services across consumer, automotive, medical, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to KeyTronic in core EMS offerings though at vastly larger scale.
- Jabil Inc. Jabil provides comprehensive EMS, design engineering, and supply chain solutions across diversified end markets including automotive, healthcare, and industrial. A direct competitor to KeyTronic in mid-to-high-mix EMS, with much greater scale.
- Sanmina Corporation: Sanmina is a leading EMS provider offering integrated manufacturing solutions, PCBA, precision machining, and plastic molding across medical, aerospace/defense, industrial, and automotive. Closely mirrors KeyTronic's diversified high-mix EMS model.
- Benchmark Electronics: Benchmark Electronics provides EMS, engineering, and design services to OEMs in aerospace/defense, medical, industrial, and computing markets. Highly comparable to KeyTronic's mid-sized, high-mix, regulated-vertical EMS profile.
- Plexus Corp. Plexus is a mid-sized EMS provider focused on mid-to-low volume, high-mix production for healthcare/life sciences, industrial, and aerospace/defense. Closely aligned with KeyTronic's high-mix, low-to-medium volume EMS strategy.
- SigmaTron International: SigmaTron is a smaller EMS provider offering PCBA, subassemblies, and full product builds to consumer, industrial, and medical markets with facilities in the US, Mexico, and Asia. Closest scale-comparable peer to KeyTronic.
- Kimball Electronics: Kimball Electronics is a contract manufacturer specializing in durable, high-mix electronics for medical, automotive, industrial, and public safety markets. Strong direct comparable given similar size and end-market mix to KeyTronic.
- Celestica Inc. Celestica delivers EMS and supply chain solutions with strong exposure to aerospace/defense, industrial, and communications end markets. Overlaps with KeyTronic in high-mix, regulated end markets requiring complex PCBA and full assembly.
Emerging players
- Creation Technologies: Creation Technologies is a mid-sized private EMS provider focused on high-mix, low-to-medium volume PCBA and full product assembly for medical, industrial, aerospace/defense, and communications. Closely mirrors KeyTronic's profile in regulated, high-mix verticals.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
KeyTronic social profiles
Digital presenceKeyTronic compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
KeyTronic financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
KeyTronic leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
KeyTronic subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
KeyTronic funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors2 records
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KeyTronic M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about KeyTronic
What does KeyTronic do?
KeyTronic is a contract manufacturer providing electronic manufacturing services (EMS) to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Its core offerings include printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), injection molding and tooling, metal fabricating and finishing, and full product assembly, supported by design and engineering services (including a formal New Product Introduction process), supply chain management, and a logistics and repair center.
Is KeyTronic a public or private company?
KeyTronic is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was KeyTronic founded?
KeyTronic was founded in 1969. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is KeyTronic based?
KeyTronic is headquartered in Spokane, United States, in the North America region.
How does KeyTronic make money?
One revenue line is on record: electronic Manufacturing Services.
Who are KeyTronic's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Fabrinet, Flex Ltd, Jabil Inc., Sanmina Corporation, Benchmark Electronics, Plexus Corp., SigmaTron International, Kimball Electronics and Celestica Inc.. Creation Technologies is listed as an emerging player.
Does KeyTronic have an API?
No public API is recorded for KeyTronic.
What industry is KeyTronic in?
KeyTronic's product category is Electronic Manufacturing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAOAI, PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS). Its NAICS code is 33451 and its SIC code is 3620.