PACE ELECTRONICS INC.
ROCHESTER, MN

By providing value engineering and strategic sourcing, Pace helps you reduce manufacturing costs—yet still achieve the quality you and your customers demand. Along with something just as important: peace of mind. As a leading provider of electronic contract manufacturing services, Pace can handle virtually all of your electronic manufacturing needs … Since our founding more than 45 years ago, Pace Electronics has steadily grown in size, capabilities and markets. Pace has now become a leader in electronic contract manufacturing and electronic component sourcing in the Pacific Rim. And we serve a wide variety of markets, including consumer, medical, industrial controls, automotive and emergency lighting/safety products. As component prices in Taiwan and Japan rose in the early 1990s, Pace took the lead in investigating mainland China for new sources of low-cost, yet high-quality, components. As business continued to grow, Pace took a big leap in 2000 and invested in its own state-of-the-art manufacturing factory in Heshan, China. The facility was designed specifically for electronics manufacturing with labor-intensive assemblies. In 1969, Pat Kehoe was a manufacturer’s representative for Panasonic, which needed warehouse space to handle the growing volume of components it provided to East Coast manufacturers. Pat seized the opportunity, rented a 10,000-square-foot warehouse in Upstate New York and started his own business. Pace Electronics was born. In 1977, Pace opened a purchasing office in Hong Kong to establish a local Asian presence that could further enhance Pace’s ability to work with up-and-coming Asian manufacturers. Pat met Peter Yang, a well-respected Taiwanese businessman, and formed the partnership that would last to this day. In 1982, Pace built new headquarters in Sodus, NY, to manage the expanding business and meet the demands of a growing number of world-class clients. Pat and Peter continued to grow the business and build up the Pace reputation for providing top-quality electronic parts, low prices and excellent service. In 1995, one of Pace's largest customers needed a new source for board-level assemblies. Pace accepted the challenge. With the energy and resourcefulness that had defined the company since the beginning, Pace partnered with a factory in south China to meet the customers' needs. It was the beginning of Pace's foray into electronic contract manufacturing services. Once again, the business leapt ahead in capabilities and customers. In 2000, Pace built its own factory in Heshan, just north of Hong Kong, to provide expanded capabilities, quality and engineering oversight for its growing number of contract manufacturing customers. The ISO-certified facility, which employs up to 1,200 workers, is able to generate high volumes of labor-intensive assembly work at prices that help our customers compete more effectively in the world market. Addition of Lighting Business & Expansion at PT In 2008, Pace released its full line of exit and emergency lighting products. These products became the fastest-growing portion of Pace’s business. The rapid growth led to the first expansion at Pace Tech, bringing the manufacturing facility to 364,000 square feet. From its modest origins over 45 years ago, Pace has grown into an international company serving customers around the world. Pace headquarters has recently expanded to include engineering services, stateside assembly and packaging. We have also doubled our warehouse space to accommodate our growing customer needs. Our manufacturing facility has undergone a second expansion, increasing its manufacturing space to 641,000 square feet. Whether you’re planning to build an electronics subassembly or turnkey assembly, or searching for electronic components at the lowest price, Pace can meet your needs. Business Accreditations Pace customers have come to expect a superior level of quality, services and support. No matter the project size or specifications, we will work with you to see that your product is delivered on time and within budget—you have our word. If you don’t believe us, ask our customers ... "Simkar Lighting and Pace have enjoyed a successful commercial relationship since 2009. In an extremely competitive market, Pace has added value every step of the way. They’ve earned high marks simply because they offer a quality product at a competitive price and, yes, the product is available as promised! The domestic warehouse mitigates the risk usually associated with any offshore supply chain. The leadership at Pace has created a customer-focused culture, proven daily by an extremely responsive inside team. Pace is a true ‘partner’ in every way and is highly valued as an integral part of Simkar Lighting’s strategic sourcing efforts." "Since 2010, Pace Electronics has been a true vendor partner with Sennco Solutions for our electronic assemblies. In addition to their quality and competitive pricing, we appreciate their incredible customer service and flexible stocking program. Pace’s willingness to work with us to meet our industry’s ever-increasing demands and shortened lead times has been an integral part of our continuing partnership. We would be hard pressed to meet the demands of our customers without their responsiveness and flexibility. Thank you for all you do to help us serve our customers better!" By providing value engineering and strategic sourcing, Pace helps you reduce manufacturing costs—yet still achieve the quality you and your customers demand. Along with something just as important: peace of mind. As a leading provider of electronic contract manufacturing services, Pace can handle virtually all of your electronic manufacturing needs … Pace Electronics’ team of sales representatives will be happy to assist with your electronic contract manufacturing and lighting needs—from concept to delivery. Our sales reps are certified industry experts and capable of seeing your electronic manufacturing project through to completion—on time and within budget.