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AMETEK GSP expands hermetic headers and connectors manufacturing

AMETEK Glasseal Products (GSP) has expanded its manufacturing capabilities in Reynosa, Mexico and Penang, Malaysia.

Above: Penang skyline, Malaysia.
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AMETEK GSP is currently ramping production of interconnect products at their facility in Reynosa, Mexico. This facility is AS9100 registered and has recently been upgraded with a state-of-the-art automated plating line, allowing for vertically integrated production of hermetic connectors and headers.

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“Expanding our capacity in Reynosa is an important move for Glasseal Products. This facility will increase our operational efficiency and allow us to better serve our customers while maintaining cost effectiveness.” said Liam Shanahan, DVP BU Manager. 

In addition, the AMETEK GSP facility in Penang Malaysia is increasing manufacturing capacity to better align with the evolving needs of our global customers. This facility holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and manufactures a wide range of interconnect and packaging products tailored for customers worldwide. 

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“The investment in our Glasseal Products brand reflects our strategy to provide lower-cost manufacturing of high-quality products around the world.” Said Tim McCoy, DVP of Sales and Marketing. 

Both the Reynosa and Penang facilities offer a wide range of products, including hermetic connectors, flat packs, plug-in packages, machined housings, transistor outlines and end seals. This expanded product offering aims to meet the diverse needs of different markets.

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