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Libra Industries Acquires Focus Manufacturing

Sep 06, 2014

Libra Industries, a privately held electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Focus Manufacturing. Focus Manufacturing produces precision machined parts, sheet metal, assembled components and complete enclosures with integrated electronics.

We are thrilled to have this opportunity to gain so many new capabilities and expand our offering to Libra Industries’ and Focus Manufacturing’s customers,” stated Rod Howell, CEO and Owner of Libra Industries. “Focus Manufacturing and Libra Industries together will offer best-in-class complete EMS and metal fabrication services.”

The agreement with Libra Industries will benefit both Focus Manufacturing and Libra Industries’ customers in a big way,” commented Ron Brehm, President of Focus Manufacturing. “With the combined capabilities of both companies, we now offer a complete manufacturing solution.”

Under the agreement, Libra Industries will benefit from Focus Manufacturing’s world-class metal fabrication capabilities, while Focus Manufacturing will continue operations under its own name. Libra Industries and Focus Manufacturing will partner to provide world-class custom EMS and metal fabrication services. Combined, the company’s bring 54 years of experience in their respective industries. Libra Industries customers will continue to receive the high level of quality service the company has become known for over the last 34 years.

Libra Industries’ investment in Focus Manufacturing demonstrates the company’s continued commitment to providing customized manufacturing solutions to help make its customers more competitive and improve their profitability. For more information, visit www.libraind.com.


Libra Industries is a leading provider of integrated Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) serving OEMs with complex or technologically sophisticated manufacturing requirements in a broad range of industries including industrial automation, medical, military and aerospace, instrumentation and communications. Two world-class manufacturing facilities allow Libra Industries to provide customers with manufacturing flexibility including complete system build, module and subassembly production, as well as simple to complex PC board assembly. With an ongoing commitment to investment in people, quality systems, and the latest manufacturing equipment and processes, Libra Industries is committed to managing their clients’ products from initial design and prototype to full production; assisting their clients in their efforts to improve time to market, reduce total systems cost, and increase quality.

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