“Manufacturing in the U.S. really makes an impact. There are business benefits to keeping the majority of production in eye’s sight,” said Gerry Angeli, president of ACR (Booth 1064). The company is at NBAA 2016 this week touting its lines of ELTs and personal locator beacons.

From its 50,000-sq-ft headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., ACR’s 180 employees manufacture lifesaving equipment for military forces, aviation and space programs, as well as for maritime and outdoor enthusiasts around the world. “Manufacturing at ACR not only creates jobs in the U.S., it supports the local economy. That has a multiplier effect of creating another three to five jobs through the supply chain, leading up to the operation and production of products being built at ACR,” added Angeli.

The majority of ACR products are made to order, forcing ACR to rely on local suppliers to deliver specific quantities of quality parts just-in-time. With easy local access to the airport and seaport, ACR can monitor customers’ changing needs, as well as stay on top of industry trends, according to the company.