Centurion Opens New Plant in Tijuana, Mexico
"Our new Tijuana plant is consistent with our strategic plans to enhance our services and support for customers in the fast-growing Latin American market," says Brad Hoffman, vice president for manufacturing. "It represents Centurion's commitment to being geographically based near our customers."
The Tijuana facility will manufacture power products and antennas, and provide design, development, and research services for current and new customers. Heading up the management team for Centurion's Tijuana facility is George "Mick" Hayden, plant manager, and Brian Blakeley, lead engineer.
"Mick and Brian are industry veterans and bring exemplary vision, insight and experience to further advance Centurion's position in the industry," says Gary Kuck, president of Centurion International. "These are exciting times for Centurion International, with many new growth opportunities to strengthen our leadership role in the industry."
Hayden has more than 15 years of management experience and is a native of El Paso. Blakeley is an experienced engineer with Centurion's main manufacturing facility in Lincoln, Neb.
"The Tijuana facility will enable Centurion to enhance its ability to bring cutting-edge products to our customers and partners," Hoffman said. "We plan to quickly ramp up our operations during the next six to 12 months, and also pursue ISO 9002 certification for the plant."
In addition to the opening of the new Tijuana facility, Centurion recently announced the expansion of its operations in Europe and Asia. With the acquisition of Sigma Wireless Technologies' portable antenna division in Dublin, Ireland, Centurion now provides R & D, design and manufacturing services at its Aylesbury, U.K. location. Centurion has relocated its Asian offices to the World Trade Center in Seoul, South Korea and added new management team members. The Korean team will work closely with the company's Shanghai facility to provide comprehensive design, development, research and manufacturing services to support customers needs in the Asia-Pacific region.
Centurion International designs, develops and manufactures antennas and power products for wireless and nomadic devices worldwide. Founded in 1978, Centurion is an ISO 9001 registered company headquartered in Lincoln, Neb. More information on Centurion International's products and services can be found at http://www.centurion.com.