PETACH-TIKVA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eltek Ltd. (Nasdaq:ELTK - News), the leading Israeli manufacturer of advanced flex-rigid circuitry solutions, announced today that it has received AS-9100B quality certification for the aerospace industry. The NQA certification has become essential for many companies in the aerospace industry and our receipt of this certification will provide us with an opportunity to increase our potential customer base. Eltek is now certified to manufacture and sell flex-rigid, flexible, multilayer and double-sided printed circuit boards to the worldwide Aerospace industry.
The AS-9100B certification in combination with the Company’s US Department of State ITAR approval (a set of US government regulations that controls the export and import of defense-related material and services) enhances Eltek’s ability to sell its circuitry solutions to US defense customers.
"The AS-9100 certification demonstrates Eltek’s high quality standards and will strengthen Eltek's position in the avionic and aerospace market in the US and Europe. We believe that together with the ITAR approval, the AS-9100 certification will assist Eltek in attracting new customers in the aerospace industry, and increase its sales to existing customers," said Arieh Reichart, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eltek.
About the Company
Eltek is Israel's leading manufacturer of printed circuit boards, the core circuitry of most electronic devices. It specializes in the complex high-end of PCB manufacturing, i.e., HDI, multilayered and flex-rigid boards. Eltek's technologically advanced circuitry solutions are used in today's increasingly sophisticated and compact electronic products. For more information, visit Eltek's web site at www.eltekglobal.com.
Forward Looking Statement:
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Eltek Ltd.
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