What Bay Electronics does

Bay Electronics, Inc. is a precision Original Equipment Manufacturer of custom wire harnesses, cable assemblies, ground straps, electrical leads, multi-conductor cables, control panels, battery cables, power distribution panels, circuit boards, relays, and switches for U.S. military defense systems. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Roseville, Michigan, the company operates as an ISO 9001 compliant and ITAR certified small business serving U.S. Government procurement offices and military contractors. Its core technology combines build-to-print contract manufacturing with proprietary testing capabilities including computer-based high voltage testing, 4-wire (Kelvin) testing, high resistance testing, and positive/negative pressure submergence testing, alongside reverse engineering for legacy defense components on platforms such as M1 Abrams, Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Stryker, HMMWV, M551 Sheridan, and M88 Recovery Vehicle.

The company's business model is build-to-order B2B contract manufacturing with a quote-based pricing structure (no public pricing) conducted through direct phone outreach, email, and website quote requests. Revenue is generated through one-time component sales to a concentrated base of U.S. Government and military contractor buyers, with marketing limited to a corporate website, LinkedIn presence, and direct relationship-driven sales targeting long-standing defense contractors as well as new partners. The company employs 11-50 staff at its single Roseville, Michigan facility (20805 Kraft Blvd) and distributes solely to domestic U.S. customers.

In February 2026, Bay Electronics was acquired by Mettle Ops, a company specializing in modernizing legacy defense systems with advanced technology. The acquisition is positioned to expand capabilities, with the company website now referencing "Precision Cable + Wire Harness Manufacturing + UAS Assembly," suggesting an emerging expansion into unmanned aerial systems assembly under Mettle Ops ownership while continuing to operate the legacy wire harness business in Southeastern Michigan.

Name

Bay Electronics

Legal name

Bay Electronics, Inc.

Website

https://bayelectronics.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bay Electronics is a precision OEM of custom wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and related electrical components for U.S. military defense platforms, serving U.S. Government procurement offices and military contractors from its ISO 9001 / ITAR certified facility in Roseville, Michigan since 1972.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wire Harness Manufacturing

NAICS

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Wire harness manufacturing
• Cable assembly production
• Military electrical components
• Build-to-print manufacturing
• Defense OEM manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Roseville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Custom Electrical Component Manufacturing: Build-to-print manufacturing of custom wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, ground straps, electrical leads, and related electrical components for defense applications. Revenue generated through direct sales of manufactured components to government and military contractor customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bay Electronics is a precision cable and wire harness Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that delivers build-to-print electrical components to U.S. Government procurement offices and military contractors. The company manufactures wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, ground straps, electrical leads, control panels, battery cables, power distribution panels, circuit boards, relays, and switches, with documented support for military platforms including the M551 Sheridan, Stryker, HMMWV, M1 Abrams, Bradley Fighting Vehicle, and M88 Recovery Vehicle. Complementing manufacturing, Bay Electronics offers reverse engineering for legacy defense components and in-house electrical and environmental testing services.

Product overview

Bay Electronics is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specializing in precision cable and wire harness manufacturing for U.S. military defense systems. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Roseville, Michigan, the company operates as an ISO 9001 compliant small business serving U.S. Government procurement offices and military contractors. Their product portfolio centers on a comprehensive suite of electrical components including wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, ground straps, electrical leads, multi-branched wiring harnesses, multi-conductor cables, control panels, battery cables, power distribution panels, circuit boards, relays, and switches. These core products are complemented by value-added services including reverse engineering for legacy components, computer-based high voltage testing, high resistance testing, 4-wire Kelvin testing, positive and negative pressure submergence testing, and wire processing services (cutting, marking, sleeving, and job kitting). In February 2026, Bay Electronics was acquired by Mettle Ops, a defense modernization company, expanding their capabilities while continuing to serve military platforms including M551 Sheridan, Stryker, HMMWV, M1 Abrams, Bradley Fighting Vehicle, and M88 Recovery Vehicle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wiring Harnesses (including multi-branched variants)
• Cable Assemblies (including multi-conductor and battery cables)
• Ground Straps
• Electrical Leads
• Control Panels
• Power Distribution Panels
• Circuit Boards
• Relays
• Switches
• Reverse Engineering Services
• Electrical and Environmental Testing Services
• Wire Processing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Responds to customer inquiries within 24 hours

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Carlisle Interconnect Technologies: A large-scale designer and manufacturer of interconnect solutions, including wire and cable harnesses, for the aerospace and defense markets. Directly comparable to Bay Electronics in core harness manufacturing, but operating at much greater scale across multiple end markets and platforms.
• TE Connectivity: Global connectivity and sensor giant with a substantial defense portfolio of connectors, relays, and cable assemblies. Competes with Bay on the underlying components used in military wiring harnesses, but at enterprise scale across many industries.
• Smiths Interconnect: Provider of high-reliability interconnect solutions for defense, aerospace, and industrial markets. Comparable to Bay in ruggedized defense electrical components, particularly where reliability and qualification for harsh environments are required.
• Glenair: Established manufacturer of military-grade connectors, cabling, and harsh-environment interconnect systems. Overlaps with Bay's defense wiring harness and ruggedized electronic offerings, though Glenair is much larger and serves a broader range of defense and aerospace programs.
• Amphenol: Major manufacturer of interconnect, antenna, and sensor solutions with deep military and aerospace exposure. Comparable to Bay in the connectors and electrical components that feed defense harness assemblies, though Amphenol operates globally across many end markets.
• Nexans (defense/military cables): Global cable manufacturer with a defense and shipbuilding product line supplying military-spec cables and wiring. Comparable to Bay on the wire and cable side of defense electrical systems, though Nexans operates at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Harbour Industries: Manufacturer of high-performance wire and cable products, including military-spec offerings, serving aerospace and defense. Comparable to Bay as a supplier of specialized electrical conductors and assemblies into defense programs.
• Epec Engineered Technologies: Custom manufacturer of cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and PCB assemblies serving industrial and defense customers. Closely comparable to Bay as a build-to-print contract manufacturer of harnesses and assemblies, with similar size and customer-mix profile.
• Quell Corporation: Specialty designer and manufacturer of EMI/RFI filters and ruggedized electronic components for defense and aerospace. Similar in scale and defense focus to Bay, with overlap in harsh-environment electrical components for military platforms.

Emerging players

• API Technologies (now part of API Group / Spectrum Control): Designer and manufacturer of defense and aerospace electronic components, including ruggedized filters and interconnect solutions. Overlaps with Bay in harsh-environment military electronics, with a comparable focus on mission-critical defense applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bay-electronics

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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