What Electronic Design and Manufacturing does

Electronic Design and Manufacturing (operating as Pivot-EDM, Inc.) is a US-based contract electronics manufacturer founded in 1979 in Omaha, Nebraska and now operating from a 50,000 square foot facility in La Vista, Nebraska. The company specializes in printed circuit board assembly — both surface mount technology (SMT) using three fully automated SMT lines and through-hole assembly — and extends into electromechanical assembly, turnkey/box-build solutions, encapsulation and conformal coating, RoHS conversions, and BGA rework supported by an APE Sniper III rework station. Production runs scale from single prototypes to full turnkey volumes, with all manufacturing performed in an ESD-protected, temperature- and humidity-controlled environment.

The company is vertically segmented across medical devices, aviation and aerospace (CAGE Code 5J228 for government contracting), telecommunications, consumer electronics, agricultural technology, and industrial/personal safety equipment. Engineering services span PCB layout, manufacturability reviews, firmware and embedded systems design, test fixture design, and supply chain management including global sourcing, Kanban, and JIT shipping. Revenue is generated via a quote-based B2B contract manufacturing model with multi-year enterprise engagements, supplemented by engineering professional services, supply chain service fees, and warranty depot/rework work. Distribution is direct sales-led through an enterprise field sales motion (Sales Manager Peter White and VP of Business Development Derald Herinckx), with the central US position explicitly marketed for tariff-free, shorter-lead-time US manufacturing.

EDM has been a subsidiary of Pivot International since 2017, gaining access to global engineering and sourcing offices across the US, Europe, and Asia. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 (medical device QMS), and ISO 80079-34:2018 (explosive atmospheres) certifications, with operators trained to IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, and IPC 7711/7721 workmanship standards. Customers span enterprise accounts across six verticals, and the company positions itself as a long-term partnership manufacturer rather than a transactional supplier.

Name

Electronic Design and Manufacturing

Legal name

Pivot-EDM, Inc.

Website

https://pivotedm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Electronic Design and Manufacturing (Pivot-EDM) is a La Vista, Nebraska-based contract electronics manufacturer founded in 1979, providing PCB assembly, prototyping, engineering, and supply chain services to medical, aerospace, aviation, telecom, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Electronics Manufacturing

NAICS

Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing (334418)

SIC

Printed Circuit Boards (3672)

akta.pro primary industry

PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS) (HDAHAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF)

Keywords

• PCB assembly
• Contract electronics manufacturing
• Surface mount technology
• Electromechanical assembly
• Turnkey box build

Headquarters

HQ city

La Vista

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: Full-service custom and contract manufacturing of electronic assemblies and circuit boards. Revenue generated through production runs ranging from first prototypes to full turnkey production with direct customer fulfillment.
2. Supply Chain Management Services: Comprehensive supply chain services including stocking and inventory control programs, logistics support, global sourcing, Kanban support, and custom JIT shipping. Revenue from service fees and negotiated supplier pricing advantages passed through to customers.
3. Engineering and Design Services: Engineering staff providing manufacturing, prototyping, circuit board layout, and electronic design and development services. Services include manufacturing box build, lead-free conversion, PCB layout, manufacturability reviews, firmware development, embedded systems design, and test fixture design.
4. Warranty Depot and Rework Services: Repair, rework, and modification services for existing PCBs and electronic assemblies. Warranty depot service allowing customers to issue RMAs with direct shipment for faster turnaround and reduced shipping costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Electronic Design and Manufacturing (EDM), a Pivot International company, is a full-service contract electronics manufacturer specializing in printed circuit board (PCB) assembly using surface mount technology (SMT) and through-hole processes, with production runs ranging from first prototypes to full turnkey production. The company pairs contract manufacturing with comprehensive engineering and design services, supply chain management, RoHS compliance conversions, encapsulation and coating, and rework and modification services. Operations are run out of a 50,000 square foot ISO-certified facility in La Vista, Nebraska.

Product overview

Electronic Design and Manufacturing (EDM) operates as a full-service contract electronics manufacturer offering an integrated suite of manufacturing services. The core offering centers on PCB Assembly (both SMT and through-hole), complemented by Prototyping services for rapid product development. The company provides Turnkey and Box Build Solutions for complete manufacturing, alongside Supply Chain Management for materials sourcing and inventory control. Engineering and Design Services support product development through PCB layout, firmware development, and manufacturability reviews. Additional capabilities include RoHS and RoHS Conversions for environmental compliance, Encapsulation and Coating for product protection, and Rework and Modification services for existing assemblies. EDM also offers Electromechanical Assembly, positioning itself as a comprehensive manufacturing partner from prototype through full production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PCB Assembly Full-service printed circuit board assembly including surface mount technology (SMT) and through-hole assembly, supporting production runs from prototyping to full-scale manufacturing. Targeted at OEMs needing contract PCB assembly with quality certifications.
• Prototyping Prototype development combining automation and skilled operators for rapid and accurate assembly of product prototypes from single PCBs to complete electronic assemblies, including quick-turn prototyping.
• Supply Chain Management Comprehensive supply chain services including materials sourcing, stocking and inventory control, logistics support, global sourcing, Kanban support, custom JIT shipping, and supplier relationship management for OEM customers.
• Encapsulation and Coating Protection services for electronic assemblies including potting and conformal coating to safeguard against environmental contamination such as dust, moisture, vibration, and extreme temperatures.
• RoHS and RoHS Conversions Conversion services to bring existing products into RoHS compliance, including cross-referencing obsolete leaded parts to RoHS components and providing compliant manufacturing processes compliant with the EU Reduction of Hazardous Substances directive.
• Rework and Modification Circuit troubleshooting, repair, and modification services for existing PCBs and electronic assemblies, including APE Sniper III BGA rework capabilities and warranty depot service allowing RMAs with direct shipment for faster turnaround.
• Engineering and Design Services Full engineering support including PCB layout, manufacturability reviews, firmware development, embedded systems design, test fixture design, and rapid prototyping services for OEM customers.
• Turnkey and Box Build Solutions Complete turnkey manufacturing solutions including box build assembly and direct customer fulfillment services for full production runs.
• Electromechanical Assembly Assembly services for electromechanical products and systems beyond bare PCB assemblies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Millions of products delivered over 40+ years of operation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Pivot InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Pivot International is the parent company of Electronic Design and Manufacturing. In 2017, EDM became part of Pivot International's larger global organization with engineering and sourcing offices around the world. This partnership provides EDM with added overall scale, sourcing capabilities, and design capabilities, strengthening its position as a leading firm in the contract manufacturing market segment.
• TUV SUD AmericacoreTechnology or IntegrationTUV SUD America provides ISO certification auditing services for EDM's quality management systems including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certifications.
• Global Electronics Manufacturing PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPivot International has invested in electronics manufacturing partners around the world including facilities across the United States and throughout Europe and Asia. This global footprint delivers optimal manufacturing solutions for customers around the world by matching local talent with global expertise.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sanmina: Large global EMS incumbent offering end-to-end design, manufacturing, and supply chain services across all major verticals. Overlaps with EDM in PCB assembly and regulated markets, but operates at vastly greater scale with broader capabilities.
• Jabil: One of the world's largest EMS providers with global manufacturing footprint and comprehensive capabilities across PCB assembly, box build, and supply chain — competes with EDM for mid-market customers but at far greater scale.
• Flex: Global EMS and design giant providing PCB assembly, prototyping, and full product realization services. Overlaps with EDM in contract manufacturing services but serves a much broader set of customers and verticals at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Kimball Electronics: Contract electronics manufacturer focused on medical, automotive, and industrial end markets with global manufacturing footprint. Highly comparable in regulated vertical mix and EMS service offering to EDM.
• Key Tronic: US-headquartered contract electronics manufacturer with similar size profile to EDM, offering PCB assembly, prototyping, and supply chain services across medical, industrial, and consumer end markets.
• Benchmark Electronics: Mid-to-large tier EMS provider offering PCB assembly, prototyping, and box-build services to medical, aerospace, and industrial customers — directly comparable verticals, certifications, and service mix to EDM, though at significantly larger scale.
• Creation Technologies: Mid-market EMS provider serving aerospace, medical, industrial, and tech customers with full-service PCB assembly and box-build — a closer size match to EDM than mega-EMS players, with similar vertically-aligned service model.
• SigmaTron International: Smaller-cap US-based EMS provider offering PCB assembly, prototyping, and box-build solutions to industrial, medical, and consumer customers — closely comparable scale and service scope to EDM.
• Plexus Corp: Mid-tier global EMS company focused on regulated markets (medical, aerospace/defense, industrial). Comparable in vertical mix and certification-driven positioning to EDM, but operating at larger scale with global facilities.

Emerging players

• Vexos: Mid-market EMS provider with North American and Asian operations offering PCB assembly, prototyping, and box-build for medical, industrial, and communications customers — comparable service model with somewhat broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/PivotInt
• Facebookfacebook.com/PivotIntl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pivot-international-inc-

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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