In Part 2 of our 4-part series on outsourcing, Business Development Manager Tim Rodocker reviews ways to find your best CM match.

As part of its continuing investment in the Sarasota community, the Florida campus of Niche Electronics recently hosted The State College of Florida to discuss how Niche could be a resource for the school’s workforce development and technical education programs.

Business Development Manager Tim Rodocker outlines practical insights into the “when and how” of outsourcing.

For our team and our customers, 2025 was a year of evolution. We expanded our production capabilities, created a robust new leadership structure, and fostered connections with community partners.

Niche Electronics has joined the 75 Million Network, a national coalition working toward a bold goal. By 2033, 75 million Americans facing barriers to economic advancement will have quality jobs.

New Structure Created to Manage Ongoing Growth, Quality Initiatives

Niche has just completed a restructuring of its leadership team, elevating a new vice president and creating four directors who will oversee mission-critical facets of the business. 

The move aligns team members with deep experience into roles that will improve quality, enhance consistency, and maximize the company’s potential.

In our talks with OEMs with revenues under $50 million a year, one issue stands out. They struggle to find skilled workers to run machines, program equipment, solder, and assemble products. The demand for these roles outpaces the supply.
Partnering with a contract manufacturer like Niche can help address this challenge.

On Friday, September 19, team members from Niche Electronics Florida joined with other businesses to help assemble emergency preparedness backpacks to benefit Equal SRQ Recovery in Sarasota.

The team at Niche Electronics Florida is excited to announce that we have joined two vital organizations critical to our area’s economic vitality: Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce (GSCC), and Sarasota-Manatee Area Manufacturers’ Association (SAMA).

Niche Electronics is excited to announce the installation of Yamaha’s newest SMT lineup at our Pennsylvania production facility.
By partnering with Yamaha on this huge five-machine upgrade, Niche is providing customers with a full-line solution that delivers significant advantages.

No matter what you think about the current trade war, it undoubtedly has some not-so-reassuring parallels to COVID-era supply-chain problems. 

Whether you run a business or a household, the last several weeks have brought with them an undeniable atmosphere of uncertainty.

On the face of it, the consignment option may seem more cost effective. But we’ve found through years of experience that the turnkey approach has compelling advantages in terms of cost, timeframes, and more.

Niche Electronics has announced its latest expansion project today. The company will boost the production area of its Sarasota, Florida, facility by 50% and incorporate numerous upgrades. The entire project will be completed by March 31, 2025.

New Product Introduction (NPI) refers to the process of developing a defined process to populate the circuit assembly. But approaches to NPI can vary from company to company – and so can the outcomes.

Niche makes ongoing investments in next-generation equipment and technology. We also developed and continuously update rigorous procedures and standards that enable us to maintain the highest quality. But none of that would matter without our most critical resource: our people.

Niche Electronics, a leading electronics manufacturing services company, announced today the opening of its new location in Bedford, Massachusetts.