Eltek Announces its Intention to apply for a Land in Northern Israel to Build a Second Production Facility
Eltek Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELTK) has announced plans to apply for land allocation from the Israel Land Authority to build a second production facility in northern Israel. The Ministry of Economics has endorsed this initiative, offering a 30% discount on land development costs and a 24-month exemption from competitive bidding. Eltek’s CEO, Eli Yaffe, emphasized that this move aligns with their long-term strategic goals for business expansion. However, the company acknowledges that obtaining necessary permits and financing the project may pose challenges.
- Approval for land allocation by the Ministry of Economics without bidding process.
- 30% discount on land development costs.
- Strategic plan to expand with a second production facility.
- Uncertainty in obtaining necessary permits from the ILA.
- Potential challenges in financing the new facility.
PETACH-TIKVA, Israel, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eltek Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELTK), a global manufacturer and supplier of technologically advanced solutions in the field of printed circuit boards, today provided an update regarding its intention to apply to the Israel Land Authority ("ILA") for an allocation of land in the north of Israel where Eltek intends to build a second production facility.
The Ministry of Economics approved a recommendation to the ILA to allocate land in the north of Israel to Eltek without the need for a bidding process. Such recommendation provides for an exemption period of 24 months from the requirement to acquire the land by means of a tender. The land development cost is expected at a
Eli Yaffe, Eltek's CEO, commented: "We are considering expanding to a new and second advanced facility within a few years. This is a major part of our long term and strategic roadmap in order to grow and accelerate the expansion of our business."
Eltek is at an early stage of this process and there can be no assurance that it will obtain all the necessary permits for a new plant from the ILA, or that it will be able to finance such project.
About Eltek
Eltek – "Innovation Across the Board", is a global manufacturer and supplier of technologically advanced solutions in the field of printed circuit boards (PCBs), and is the Israeli leader in this industry. PCBs are the core circuitry of most electronic devices. Eltek specializes in the manufacture and supply of complex and high quality PCBs, HDI, multilayered and flex-rigid boards for the high-end market. Eltek is ITAR compliant and has AS-9100 and NADCAP Electronics certifications. Its customers include leading companies in the defense, aerospace and medical industries in Israel, the United States, Europe and Asia.
Eltek was founded in 1970. The Company's headquarters, R&D, production and marketing center are located in Israel. Eltek also operates through its subsidiary in North America and by agents and distributors in Europe, India, South Africa and South America.
For more information, visit Eltek's web site at www.nisteceltek.com
Forward Looking Statement:
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