Proxim Wireless Opens New Production Facility in the USA

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Proxim Wireless has opened a new assembly and testing facility in San Jose, California, aimed at enhancing service to the North American market and reducing lead-times. The facility is UL certified, with initial production focusing on the 10100 and 10200 series products. Plans include catering to export markets in South America, Europe, and South Asia. CEO Fred Huey emphasized the need for flexibility in sourcing due to disruptions from the pandemic, stating that local production was a necessary step to improve customer experience.

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• New assembly facility in San Jose to enhance local production and reduce lead-times.
• UL certification received, enabling immediate production.
• Plans to cater to export markets, expanding business opportunities.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a move intended to better serve the North American market and minimize lead-times, Proxim Wireless has established a new product assembly and test facility in the USA.

Based in San Jose, California, the plant recently received UL certification, and production is now underway. The initial goal focuses on producing the 10100 and 10200 series products, and there are plans in place to extend the range and capability of the plant over the coming years.

While the initial plan is to serve our local market, we also intend to cater to export markets, including South America, Europe, and South Asia.

Fred Huey, Proxim Wireless CEO, said, “Over the last few years, we have seen a shift in the needs of the market here in the USA. One fall-out of the harrowing pandemic year is a significant disruption in the global supply chain. We needed more flexibility in sourcing and managing our product mix and recognized we could build a better customer experience by producing products here in the USA. Building locally was the logical choice and quite simply the right thing to do.”

About Proxim Wireless Corporation

Proxim Wireless is a pioneer and global leader in advanced Wi-Fi, point-to-point, and point-to-multipoint outdoor wireless systems designed to deliver high performance and high availability communications.

With over 38 years of wireless networking experience, Proxim focuses its technology on solving connectivity needs where wired solutions are either impractical or cost-prohibitive. With a focus on delivering last-mile connectivity, mobile connectivity, and outdoor Wi-Fi, Proxim is well known for its unparalleled reliability, superior performance, and innovation.

For further details, please visit https://www.proxim.com

FAQ

What is the purpose of Proxim Wireless's new facility in San Jose?

The facility aims to enhance service to the North American market and minimize lead-times.

What products are being produced at the new facility?

The initial focus is on the 10100 and 10200 series products.

What certification has the new Proxim Wireless facility received?

The facility has received UL certification.

Which markets will Proxim Wireless serve from the new facility?

The facility will serve North America and export markets including South America, Europe, and South Asia.

Why did Proxim Wireless decide to build a facility in the USA?

The decision was made to improve flexibility in sourcing and manage product mix amid global supply chain disruptions.