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August 28, 2025 | BUSINESS WIREEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT and Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), announced a strategic distribution agreement with Spirit Electronics, an end-to-end supply-chain services company and value-added distributor of high-reliability components. Under the agreement, Spirit Electronics will serve as an authorized distributor for Kontron’s line of rugged, mission-critical embedded computing products for the defense aerospace market.
This partnership combines Kontron’s leadership in high-performance avionics systems, mission computers, and rugged single-board computers with Spirit Electronics’ robust logistics network and deep relationships with prime defense contractors. By leveraging Spirit’s specialized distribution model and value-added capabilities, defense customers will gain more efficient access to Kontron’s commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies—shortening development cycles and ensuring supply chain integrity for critical programs.
“Modern defense platforms are defined by their data processing and networking capabilities. Getting our advanced computing hardware into the hands of system integrators quickly and reliably is essential,” said Ted Christiansen, CEO of Kontron Americas. “We chose Spirit Electronics for their unwavering focus on the defense sector, their AS9100-certified quality processes, and their ability to manage the complex supply chain demands of this industry. This collaboration ensures that our customers have a trusted source for the foundational computing that powers their mission-critical applications.”
Spirit Electronics will now provide its customers with a more comprehensive system-level solution—pairing its traditional offerings of aerospace components with Kontron's cutting-edge embedded computing solutions.
“Kontron’s embedded systems are the processing backbone for some of the most advanced avionics and mission systems in the world,” stated Marti McCurdy, Owner and CEO of Spirit Electronics. “It is an honor to be entrusted with their product line. This partnership allows us to provide a more complete bill of materials to our customers—from the airframe hardware to the mission computer inside. Our team is fully committed to delivering Kontron’s technology with the speed, quality, and traceability the defense industry demands.”
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