Name

Altek

Legal name

Altek, Inc.

Website

https://altek-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Liberty Lake

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: Altek generates revenue through custom contract manufacturing services including precision machining, plastic injection molding, assembly and testing, and finishing services. Customers are primarily in aerospace, medical, space, defense, and technology industries requiring high-precision, regulated manufacturing capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Altek is a family-owned contract manufacturer delivering vertically integrated production of precision-machined and injection-molded components, assemblies, and finished products. Capabilities include precision CNC machining, plastic injection molding (40-1760 tons), in-house injection mold tooling, electro-mechanical assembly and testing, and custom painting/finishing, all performed within a single 145,000 sq. ft. facility. The company serves aerospace, medical, space, defense, and technology OEMs requiring AS9100, ISO 13485, and ITAR-certified manufacturing.

Product overview

Altek is a family-owned contract manufacturer offering a vertically integrated, one-stop-shop manufacturing model. The company provides precision machining, plastic injection molding, injection mold tooling, assembly and testing, custom painting and finishing, and engineering services under one roof. These capabilities are organized as core manufacturing service lines that work together to deliver integrated product realization from design through finished products. The company serves five primary industry verticals: Aerospace (AS9100 certified, Boeing qualified), Medical (ISO 13485 certified), Space, Defense (ITAR registered), and Technology. The integrated model enables customers to streamline supply chains by having components molded, finished, assembled, and tested at a single facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision Machining Full-service CNC precision machining including horizontal milling centers with Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS), CNC turning with multi-spindle lathes, Swiss screw machines, and 4th-axis CNC milling. Supports 24-hour lights-out manufacturing and small-batch mixed-lot production for aerospace, medical, space, defense, and technology customers.
• Plastic Injection Molding High-volume plastic injection molding using presses ranging from 40 to 1,760 tons (including the largest-tonnage press in the Pacific Northwest), supported by advanced robotics and automated material handling. Specialty processes include over-mold, film insert molding (FIM), gas-assist injection molding, and structural foam molding.
• Injection Mold Tooling In-house injection mold engineering and fabrication to SPI standards, plus managed tool-building services through domestic and international partners. Produces single-cavity prototype molds, family/multi-cavity molds, and specialized tooling for gas-assist and structural foam applications.
• Assembly and Testing Comprehensive electro-mechanical assembly and testing services including configure-to-order work cells, circuit boards and displays, membrane switches, functional testing, EMI/RFI shielding, heat staking, ultrasonic welding, and adhesive bonding.
• Custom Painting & Finishing Value-added finishing services including Class A painting, custom colors, base/clear coating, EMI/RFI shielding, multi-color pad printing, heat transfer stamping, metal polishing, plating, anodizing, vacuum metallization, silk screening, and clean-room painting.
• Integrated Product Realization Full-service contract manufacturing combining engineering, rapid prototyping, component manufacturing, and supply chain management for turnkey product development. Provides single-source accountability from design through finished product for high-tech industries.
• Engineering Services Collaborative engineering support including DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly), DOE (Design of Experiments), FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis), conceptual and mechanical engineering, electro-mechanical integration, and process validation through pilot production.
• Aerospace Manufacturing Aerospace contract manufacturing for commercial aircraft interiors including PSU panels, window shade assemblies, seating sub-assemblies, and modular lavatory interiors. AS9100 certified and Boeing BAC5321 Class 1 & 2 Qualified, with capabilities for aerospace-grade components using high-performance materials such as Ultem, PEEK, and Radel.
• Medical Device Manufacturing FDA-compliant medical device manufacturing for ultrasound equipment, heart defibrillators, surgical lasers, kidney dialysis components, diagnostic optics, and medical injectors. ISO 13485 certified with process validation capabilities for life-critical medical components and devices.
• Space Manufacturing Precision manufacturing for aerospace and satellite industries, producing rocket components, SmallSats, and mission-critical parts for commercial and defense projects. Offers assembly and kitting services for structural and mechanical assemblies with confidentiality controls.
• Defense Manufacturing ITAR-registered contract manufacturing for defense sectors supporting aircraft components, communications platforms, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS), with capabilities for critical defense systems meeting stringent government standards.
• Technology Manufacturing Contract manufacturing for technology industries with collaborative engineering, rapid prototyping, and advanced material selection. Focuses on co-engineering mechanical aspects and pioneering new technology development for complex technical challenges.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced coolant barrel usage by 35% through Machine Coolant Program
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MINDS-i EducationcoreOthers · 1 January 2005MINDS-i Education was founded in 2005 by Mike Marzetta, President of Altek, as an innovative initiative to revolutionize STEM learning through hands-on robotics programs for classrooms and competitive environments. Located within Altek's facility, it offers cutting-edge learning tools and comprehensive curricula. Altek partners with MINDS-i at events like East Valley High School's Trades Discovery Night and Centennial Middle School's Family STEAM Night.
• NIMA (NW I-90 Manufacturing Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAltek is a founding member of NIMA (formerly INWAC - Inland Northwest Aerospace Consortium), a collaborative network of nearly 100 companies across Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho advancing aerospace manufacturing. President Mike Marzetta serves as co-chair alongside Todd Woodard of Spokane International Airport. COO Rick Taylor leads NIMA's Manufacturing and Services Network (MSN) Group.
• Professional PlasticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional Plastics is a valued sponsor of Altek's Annual Hackfest Event. They are a trusted supplier of high-performance plastics specializing in plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and fabricated parts serving aerospace, medical manufacturing, semiconductor, energy, and industrial markets.
• The Al Marzetta FoundationcoreOthersThe Al Marzetta Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit named after Altek's founder, established in 2022 to continue Al's legacy of supporting children and veterans. Through this foundation, Altek supports organizations including 2BU Youth Ranch, Vanessa Behan, Family Promise, Youth Outdoors Unlimited, Toys for Tots, and various healthcare and youth organizations.
• Aerospace Futures Alliance of Washington (AFA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAltek is a proud member of the Aerospace Futures Alliance of Washington, an industry organization advancing aerospace manufacturing and services in the region.
• Washington State Space Coalition (WSSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAltek is a member of the Washington State Space Coalition supporting space industry growth and innovation in Washington state.
• Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAltek is a member of the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition, supporting defense industry collaboration and growth in the region.
• Unmanned Systems Industry Council (USIC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAltek participates in the Unmanned Systems Industry Council, supporting the Washington State Drone Industry Group and UAS industry advancement.
• Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAltek's COO Rick Taylor is a former board member of the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance, demonstrating leadership in regional aerospace industry advancement.
• VitalantminorOthersVitalant visits Altek quarterly to collect lifesaving blood donations from team members. Altek has been recognized for 20 years of partnership as a quarterly donor site, helping save countless lives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mack Molding: Mack Molding is a privately held contract manufacturer providing plastic injection molding, machining, assembly, and finishing services to medical, industrial, and consumer markets. Closely comparable vertically integrated model and customer verticals to Altek.
• EVCO Plastics: EVCO Plastics is a custom plastic injection molder serving medical, aerospace, industrial, and consumer markets with molding and value-added services. Comparable to Altek's plastic injection molding business across similar end markets.
• Protolabs: Protolabs is a digital contract manufacturer offering CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing services with rapid lead times. Overlaps with Altek on precision machining and injection molding, though Protolabs operates a more automated/self-service model versus Altek's project-based enterprise sales.
• Norman Noble: Norman Noble is a precision contract manufacturer focused on medical devices and aerospace components, offering CNC machining, micromachining, and laser processing. Highly comparable in regulated precision machining for medical and aerospace OEMs.
• Modern Industries: Modern Industries is a precision contract manufacturer offering CNC machining, metal fabrication, and assembly for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Overlaps with Altek on precision machining for aerospace and defense.
• Sparton Corporation: Sparton is a contract manufacturer specializing in complex medical and aerospace electromechanical devices. Direct overlap with Altek on medical device manufacturing and aerospace components requiring FDA and AS9100 certifications.
• Avalign Technologies: Avalign is a medical device contract manufacturer providing precision machining, molding, and assembly for orthopedic and medical OEMs. Comparable on medical vertical, ISO 13485 certification requirements, and integrated manufacturing services.

Broad incumbents

• Jabil: Jabil is a global manufacturing services provider with broad capabilities including plastics, metals, and electronics assembly for aerospace, medical, and defense. Much larger than Altek with overlapping capabilities but serving customers through a global footprint model.
• Sanmina: Sanmina is a global EMS provider offering integrated manufacturing solutions including precision machining, plastics, and assembly for aerospace, medical, and industrial markets. Comparable to Altek's assembly and testing capabilities but at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Fictiv: Fictiv operates a digital manufacturing platform connecting customers with vetted CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing suppliers. Partial overlap with Altek in injection molding and machining services via a different delivery model (marketplace vs. project-based direct).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/altek_inc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpeSF-H-FkOcPK55y_1BFjA
• Facebookfacebook.com/AltekIncManufacturing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/altek-manufacturing

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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