WEST MELBOURNE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / April 28, 2021 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American:BKTI) today announced that its American manufacturing operations in Florida has expanded printed circuit board (PCB) assembly capabilities and capacity with the addition of high-specification surface mount technology (SMT) equipment. The expansion is anticipated to double capacity and allow for additional production shifts. The equipment has been deployed, with full production anticipated for May 2021.

With a core objective based in providing world-class quality, value and responsiveness, BK Technologies launched a strategic initiative several years ago to significantly upgrade its manufacturing processes. Among other things, the initiative included bringing certain activities, such as SMT, in-house while migrating others to U.S.-based manufacturing partners and qualified second-sources for back-up. This strategy allows for improved quality control and shortened lead-time, while guarding against business interruptions, which ultimately yields benefits in product costs, inventory throughput and working capital management.

As an added benefit, BK's internal American manufacturing and U.S.-based relationships provide a more secure supply chain. Such a dynamic is becoming increasingly critical, particularly for U.S. Government agencies, in a domestic and worldwide landscape with ever-heightened security concerns.

Randy Willis, BK Chief Operations Officer stated, "BK has ramped-up our PC Board assembly operations over the last 2 years to support the KNG family of products as well as the launch of the new BKR product line. Additional manufacturing capability and capacity gives us the best opportunity to maximize quality, minimize costs, and meet customer expectations for a secure supply chain."

About BK Technologies

BK Technologies Corporation is an American holding company deeply rooted in the public safety communications industry, with its operating subsidiary manufacturing high-specification, American made, communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for use by public safety professionals and government agencies. BK Technologies is honored to serve these heroes with reliable equipment when every moment counts. The Company's common stock trades on the NYSE American market under the symbol "BKTI". Maintaining its headquarters in West Melbourne, Florida, BK Technologies can be contacted through its website at www.bktechnologies.com or directly at 1-800-821-2900.

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