Key Tronic Corporation, a leading provider of electronic manufacturing services (EMS), announced the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Springdale, Arkansas. Company leaders were joined by state officials and community leaders recently to celebrate the opening.
“KeyTronic has a long history of 55+ years of manufacturing, with its initial roots into Arkansas dating back in the 1980s . We are proud today to announce the opening of our new US Center of Excellence in Springdale, Arkansas. This state-of-the-art manufacturing facility marks a significant milestone in our commitment to innovation, customer service, and operational growth across the United States,” said Brett Larsen, CEO of Key Tronic. “This location is strategically located in Northwest Arkansas to deliver cutting-edge technology, increased production capacity, and enhanced support for both customers and employees. The facility will serve as a hub for advanced manufacturing, process optimization, and workforce development, providing employees with new skill-building opportunities and delivering innovative solutions to customers.
Key Tronic is investing more than $28 million in the Springdale facility, which will serve as the company’s flagship manufacturing and research and development site. The company plans to create more than 400 new jobs in the next five years in Springdale.
“Key Tronic’s continued commitment to expand its advanced manufacturing operations in Northwest Arkansas highlights the cutting-edge technology and skilled workforce that make our state competitive on a national and global scale,” said Governor Sanders. “With Arkansas LEARNS and ACCESS, we are building the next generation of highly trained talent - ensuring companies like Key Tronic have the engineers, technicians, and innovators they need to succeed and keeping Arkansas at the forefront of American manufacturing.”
Crossland Realty Group developed the 300,000-square-foot building shell, and Crossland Construction completed improvements for Key Tronic. The new facility, located at 601 W. Apple Blossom Avenue in Springdale, is expected to increase the company’s total U.S. production capacity by approximately 40 percent.
“Key Tronic announced their new flagship manufacturing location in Springdale in February 2025 – we’re back here for the grand opening in August. This is a testament to Key Tronic, as well as the supportive business environment in Springdale and the State of Arkansas,” said Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “We are proud Key Tronic chose Springdale, Arkansas as their new location to create 400 jobs, and we look forward to seeing future growth here.”
“Congratulations to Key Tronic on the opening of their new facility in Springdale,” said Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse. “Their investment in our community, and the resulting jobs that will follow are life-changing for so many of our residents. Key Tronic has already demonstrated that they will be a valuable community partner, and our City looks forward to working with them as they find great success in Springdale.”
“Key Tronic Corporation’s decision to relocate and expand its center of excellence in our city perfectly aligns with Springdale’s ongoing mission to recruit employers focused on cutting-edge technology,” said Bill Rogers, president and CEO of the Springdale Chamber of Commerce. “We are confident our skilled workforce will support Key Tronic’s goals to increase U.S. production capacity and create more than 400 great jobs in the near future.”