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Capital Electro-Circuits Achieves ITAR Registration to Strengthen Aerospace and Defense Capabilities
October 6, 2025 | Capital Electro-CircuitsEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Capital Electro-Circuits, Inc. (CEC), a U.S.-based manufacturer of mission-critical printed circuit boards since 1985, announced that it is now officially registered with the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
This milestone underscores CEC’s commitment to supporting aerospace and defense customers by ensuring strict compliance in the handling and manufacturing of ITAR-controlled articles and technical data.
“As an ITAR-registered manufacturer, we can better serve our defense and aerospace partners by safeguarding sensitive information, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering the high-reliability circuit boards they depend on,” said Bharat Sitapara, President at Capital Electro-Circuits.
CEC is known for its ability to deliver advanced and specialty PCBs, including extra-thick boards (up to 1 inch), edge plating, castellation, via fill, and RF/microwave materials such as TMM and Teflon. Combined with its ISO 9001:2015 certification, ITAR registration further positions CEC as a trusted U.S. supplier for performance-critical programs. Furthermore, our quality management system adheres to the IPC and AS9100 standards.
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