ATLANTA – Prime Technological Services has acquired TeligentEMS for an undisclosed sum.

TeligentEMS has a plant in Havana, FL, and was founded in 2003.

The acquisition is important in expanding Atlanta-based Prime's presence in the US market, the firm says.

"The acquisition of TeligentEMS is a key element of our customer-driven strategy of providing the manufacturing services and geographic footprint our customers require,” said CEO Greg Chesnutt. “TeligentEMS has turnkey capabilities that meet their customer's most demanding requirements from design through complex manufacturing solutions. TeligentEMS is also strategically located in the Southeast and represents a significant expansion of our value delivery platform for customers in targeted vertical markets. The combination of the two companies and our commitment to sustained, ongoing investment in our people and capabilities positions Prime to provide even greater value as our customer's businesses grow and their needs evolve."

"I am excited TeligentEMS has joined the Prime Technological Services team,” said Chris Eldred, founder, president and CEO of TeligentEMS. “The combined company has strong operational, technical and financial resources for continued growth, innovation, and expansion of service offerings to our customers. The companies' shared commitment to values, customer centricity and team member development were key drivers of the decision to join forces."

"A terrific combination, TeligentEMS brings many complimentary and additive capabilities including extensive RF manufacturing and test experience in support of communications technologies that will resonate with customers in our targeted aerospace, defense, medical, industrial and communications markets throughout the US," said Joe Litavis, chief sales and marketing officer for Prime.