TP-Link Systems Inc. and Key Tronic Sign Letter of Intent to Bring Router Assembly to the United States

Strategic partnership reinforces U.S. investment, enhances supply chain security, and launches new era of domestic production

Highlights:

• U.S.-based TP-Link deepens its commitment to investing in America, partnering with American electronics manufacturer Key Tronic to assemble network routers in America.
• Wi-Fi 8 products are expected to be among the first to roll off the new U.S. production line in Corinth, Mississippi, as part of TP-Link’s broader domestic manufacturing roadmap.
• The LOI marks the beginning of a new chapter in TP-Link’s U.S. growth story, building on years of investment in American jobs, infrastructure, and supply chain security. 

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TP-Link Systems Inc., a global leader in networking and smart home solutions, today announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Key Tronic Corp., a premier U.S.-based electronics manufacturer, to bring next-generation product assembly to the United States. The LOI is a significant step in California-based TP-Link’s long-term commitment to expand domestic manufacturing and strengthen supply chain resilience within the U.S.

Under the LOI, the parties intend for Key Tronic to become a primary domestic manufacturing partner for TP-Link, supporting assembly of the company’s advanced networking portfolio in Corinth, Mississippi. Pending U.S. regulatory approval, TP-Link expects domestic assembly of its groundbreaking Wi-Fi 8 home networking product line to begin as early as next year. The partnership is part of TP-Link’s long-term effort to accelerate U.S. investment in high-tech manufacturing and job creation, designing and assembling next-generation products for American consumers here on American soil.

“This LOI with Key Tronic demonstrates our firm commitment to expanding domestic advanced manufacturing, and establishing America as our base for delivering secure, reliable connectivity solutions to households and businesses around the world,” said Jeffrey Chao, Chief Executive Officer of TP-Link Systems Inc. “By choosing to assemble cutting-edge products here at home, we are thrilled to support U.S. high-tech job growth and empower a new generation of American innovation and innovators.”

“Key Tronic is proud to partner with TP-Link as it expands its commitment to domestic manufacturing and works to bring high-tech networking assembly back to American soil,” said Brett Larsen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Key Tronic. “Our production footprint will give TP-Link a strong domestic foundation, and our experience in high-reliability electronics manufacturing will help support the company’s new generation of Wi-Fi 8 technologies.”

The LOI with Key Tronic represents an important milestone in TP-Link’s U.S. investment roadmap and its commitment to building a resilient and secure domestic manufacturing operation. This is the beginning of TP-Link’s next chapter, one defined by American investment, jobs, and innovation.

About Key Tronic

Key Tronic is a leading contract manufacturer offering value-added design, sourcing and manufacturing services from its facilities in the United States, Mexico, and Vietnam. The Company provides its customers with full engineering services, materials management, worldwide manufacturing facilities, assembly services, in-house testing, and worldwide distribution. Its customers include some of the world’s leading original equipment manufacturers. For more information about Key Tronic visit: www.keytronic.com

About TP-Link Systems Inc.

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of safe, secure and reliable networking devices and smart home products. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people's lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

For more information, visit https://www.tp-link.com/us/