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May 9, 2025 | KitronEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Kitron has entered into a multi-year agreement with a U.S.-based customer to manufacture advanced sensor-based products intended for the European market.
The agreement, valued at approximately EUR 7 million annually, will commence towards the end of the fourth quarter of 2025.
The products will be built using Kitron’s established production capabilities in Europe, drawing on the company’s expertise in high-level assembly and complex electronics for the Connectivity market sector.
"This significant agreement is a strong endorsement of Kitron’s manufacturing capabilities and our ability to serve global customers through regional production models," says Kristoffer Asklöv, COO of Kitron. "It reflects our strategy to support growth in the Connectivity sector by combining technology leadership, operational excellence, and close customer collaboration."
This agreement further solidifies Kitron’s role as a key manufacturing partner in the digitalization and sensor-driven transformation of industrial markets and supports continued investment in European operations.
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