Flex Interconnect Technologies (FIT), a leader in design, manufacture and assembly of flexible printed circuits, announced that they have received official International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) registration from the US Department of State. The registration recognizes Flex Interconnect Technologies’ adherence and commitment to the regulations that control the export and import of defense related articles and services. ITAR compliance ensures that Flex Interconnect Technologies has the capabilities, expertise and regulatory oversight to properly handle the manufacturing of Military, Defense and Aerospace technology.

"Military, Defense and Aerospace are a significant segment of Flex Interconnect’s business," said Chetan Shah, Flex Interconnect’s co-founder and CEO. "Our efforts in gaining ITAR registration, AS9100B and ISO9001:2000 certifications, and compliance to strict Military specifications, demonstrate our commitment to serving the Military, Defense and Avionics industries."

"ITAR registration was important to us so we could more comprehensively serve the needs of our customers," said Dean Matsuo, FIT’s co-founder and vice president. "It's extremely rare to find a manufacturer with both our full range of high-reliability manufacturing capabilities, and commitment to quality management systems.

Flex Interconnect Technology's Quality Management System also complies with FDA regulation part 820: Good Manufacturing Practices for Medical Devices.

About FIT

Flex Interconnect Technologies (FIT) is a leading manufacturer of custom flex circuits, rigid-flex and HDI circuits, serving the High-End Computer, Medical, Defense, Aerospace, Semiconductor, Automotive and other industries with high-reliability product needs. FIT offers end-to-end solutions, from design through assembly, providing customers with responsiveness, technical guidance, and certified quality. Their partial client list includes: Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, GE Medical, BAE Systems and Textron. For more information, go to www.fit4flex.com or call 408-635-3544.