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Libra Industries Marks 35 Year Milestone

Jan 25, 2015

Rod Howell, CEO of Libra Industries.

Rod Howell, CEO of Libra Industries.

Libra Industries, a privately held electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, is pleased to announce the company’s 35-year anniversary. Since 1980, Libra Industries has been a leading provider of customized manufacturing solutions serving organizations in a variety of industries with technically sophisticated manufacturing and quality requirements.

Rod Howell, CEO of Libra Industries, commented, “As we come upon our 35th anniversary, I can look back and say that we have truly enjoyed the ride. At Libra Industries we believe that our differentiator is our commitment to making our customers more competitive and profitable.”

Libra Industries’ sophisticated manufacturing solutions can be utilized in many industries including industrial automation, medical, military and aerospace, instrumentation, and computer communications. The company also has expertise in the manufacturing of radio frequency-enabled products. Libra Industries’ electronic manufacturing, system integration and box build operations are shared between three state-of-the-art plants located in Lake County Ohio.

In the last year, Libra Industries has undergone numerous changes, including the acquisitions of Tetrad Electronics and Focus Manufacturing. Focus Manufacturing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Libra Industries, is a CNC machining and metal fabricating business. The acquisitions are a major step in Libra Industries’ strategy to increase revenues and capture a larger share of the electronics contracting market.

Over the last 35 years, Libra Industries has earned an impressive list of industry credentials including ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485, UL, CSA, FDA and ITAR, among others. Libra Industries is committed 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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