RelianceCM

What RelianceCM does

RelianceCM is a privately held, second-generation family-owned domestic contract manufacturer founded in 1988 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon. The company specializes in PCB assembly (SMT and through-hole), fabrication, and integrated third-party logistics (3PL) services, targeting startups, engineering product/design firms, and established OEMs launching innovative products. Its core technology is a flexible, scalable assembly and testing infrastructure that accommodates low introductory volumes and scales to large production runs without disruption, combined with a proprietary PROTO Program that refunds prototype costs when customers transition to production. The vertically integrated model bundles engineering/design support, materials sourcing and supply chain management, fabrication, production assembly, warehousing, and distribution under a single domestic supplier, eliminating the multi-vendor coordination burden common with offshore manufacturing.

RelianceCM generates revenue primarily through project-based contract manufacturing fees and managed 3PL services, with pricing provided on a quote basis following review of customer Gerber and BOM files. Materials can be purchased at volume pricing with pay-on-shipment terms, creating a variable cost structure that aligns with customer cash flow. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, relying on direct outreach via email ([email protected]) and phone (541-758-8242), with the website and customer testimonials as supporting content channels. The customer base spans high tech/industrial IoT, medical devices, transportation, clean tech, and industrial products; named clients include FuelCloud and an unnamed diagnostic medical device enterprise. The company holds ISO 13485 certification for medical device quality management, positioning it for regulated manufacturing work, and operates exclusively in the U.S. domestic market with West Coast geographic focus.

Name

RelianceCM

Legal name

RelianceCM

Website

https://reliancecm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RelianceCM is a second-generation, family-owned domestic contract manufacturer in Corvallis, Oregon, providing PCB assembly, fabrication, and integrated 3PL services to startups, engineering firms, and OEMs across medical, clean tech, industrial IoT, and transportation sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Corvallis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: PCB assembly (SMT and through-hole), fabrication, and assembly services for printed circuit boards. Revenue generated through project-based fees for manufacturing services with transparent pricing showing labor and materials breakdown.
2. 3PL / Warehousing and Distribution: Third-party logistics services offered exclusively to existing manufacturing clients. Includes warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment services with variable pricing tied to sales volume rather than fixed costs.
3. Materials Sourcing: Component sourcing and supply chain management services, with volume pricing available through the Warehousing Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RelianceCM is a domestic (Oregon-based) contract manufacturer providing end-to-end electronics manufacturing services. Offerings include prototype assembly through the PROTO Program (with cost refunded upon production transition), scalable PCB production assembly (SMT and through-hole), and integrated third-party logistics (Reliance3PL) for warehousing and distribution. The company also provides engineering support, sourcing and supply chain management, and fabrication services for startups, engineering firms, and established OEMs.

Product overview

RelianceCM is a domestic contract manufacturer offering integrated manufacturing services through three stages: prototyping via the PROTO Program, production assembly (SMT and through-hole PCB assembly), and third-party logistics (Reliance3PL) for warehousing and distribution. The PROTO Program provides domestic prototype assembly with 7-10 day turnaround and full traceability, with prototype costs refunded upon moving to production. Production assembly uses scalable processes that accommodate low introductory volumes and scale to large-scale production. The Warehousing Program enables clients to purchase materials at volume pricing and pay labor on shipment. Reliance3PL provides integrated warehousing, distribution, and shipment processing with warehouse management software. Additional services include engineering and design support, sourcing and supply chain management, value engineering, and fabrication. The company serves markets including high tech, consumer products, transportation, medical, industrial products, and clean tech.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PROTO Program Domestic prototype assembly service with 7-10 business day turnaround and full traceability. The prototype cost is refunded when the client moves to production with RelianceCM, making it an investment rather than a sunk cost. Built by the same team that will build production boards.
• Reliance3PL Third-party logistics (3PL) services including warehousing, distribution, and shipment processing with integrated warehouse management software providing real-time inventory data. Offered only to existing manufacturing clients.
• Production Assembly Contract manufacturing services for PCB assembly (SMT and through-hole) with flexible assembly and testing processes that accommodate low introductory volumes and scale rapidly without disruption. Includes visual inspection on every board.
• Warehousing Program Materials storage program allowing clients to purchase materials at volume pricing and pay labor on shipment, reducing unit costs and managing cash flow without lead time surprises.
• Engineering and Design Services Product development support including anticipating manufacturing, procurement, and delivery issues to maximize long-term success. Works independently or with external engineers on design for manufacturability.
• Sourcing and Supply Chain Management Component sourcing, supplier negotiations for custom delivery schedules and payment terms, and identification of long lead-times or obsolete parts with alternative suggestions.
• Fabrication Services Product construction combining elements using individual processes, including hand processes and precision work for a variety of fabrication needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7-10 business days prototype turnaround time
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MacroFab: Digital-first PCB assembly marketplace targeting hardware engineers and startups with prototype-to-production services. Direct overlap with RelianceCM's PROTO Program value proposition, but with an online self-service quoting and order-tracking platform that contrasts with RelianceCM's email-driven quote process.
• Tempo Automation: US-based PCB prototype-to-production manufacturer focused on hardware startups and design engineers. Highly comparable to RelianceCM on customer segment (hardware startups) and service scope (prototype through low-volume production), differing primarily in digital platform maturity.
• Sunstone Circuits: US-based PCB prototyping and small-batch manufacturer with an online quoting platform. Competes head-to-head with RelianceCM in the prototype and small-volume assembly segment for engineers, hobbyists, and small companies.
• Screaming Circuits: US-based PCB prototype and short-run assembly service, part of the EMS firm NOTE. Closely comparable to RelianceCM on prototype-to-production PCB assembly, US manufacturing footprint, and engineering-firm customer base.
• Bay Area Circuits: US-based PCB prototype and small-volume manufacturer serving engineers, startups, and OEMs. Overlaps directly with RelianceCM on PCB assembly services, with a similar emphasis on fast-turn prototypes and small-batch production.
• AdvancedPCB: US-based PCB manufacturer offering bare board fabrication and PCB assembly from prototype to mid-volume production. Comparable to RelianceCM on full-stack PCB services, with a more established national footprint.
• Screaming Circuits: Already listed above; remove duplicate consideration.

Broad incumbents

• Sanmina: Large global EMS provider offering end-to-end design, manufacturing, logistics, and after-market services across communications, medical, automotive, and industrial markets. Competes for the same OEM and enterprise customers as RelianceCM but at materially greater scale and global footprint.
• Jabil: One of the largest global EMS companies with diversified manufacturing across multiple industries and geographies. Competes for high-volume production contracts that RelianceCM cannot serve, while overlapping on the same end-customer verticals (medical, industrial, clean tech).
• Celestica: Global EMS provider serving communications, enterprise, and industrial end markets with full design-to-manufacturing capabilities. Represents the scale ceiling that RelianceCM-originated customers graduate to as they grow beyond prototype and small-batch volumes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reliancecm

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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