Infinite Electronics acquires KP Performance Antennas

Dec. 23, 2016

Irvine, CA. Infinite Electronics, a supplier of engineering-grade RF components, assemblies, and wired/wireless connectivity solutions, announced yesterday that it has acquired KP Performance Antennas, a manufacturer of broadband antennas and accessories based in Edmonton, Canada.

KP was founded in 2008 to focus on the design, development, and manufacture of solutions for the wireless Internet service provider (WISP) market.

Terry Jarnigan, president and chief executive officer of Infinite Electronics, said, “We believe that KP will be a great addition to our established product lines by extending the scope of products we can offer to both Infinite Electronics and KP customers.”

KP Performance Antennas founders Patricia Tieulie and Ken Caird said, “We are excited for this new phase in the evolution of KP Performance. Leveraging Infinite Electronics supply chain, support, and engineering resources will help us continue to exceed industry standards and best satisfy our customers’ requirements for high performance antenna solutions.”

Based in Irvine, CA, Infinite Electronics serves the aerospace/defense, industrial, government, consumer electronics, instrumentation, medical, and telecommunications markets. Operating under the Pasternack, Fairview Microwave, L-com, MilesTek, and Aiconics brand names, Infinite Electronics serves a global engineering customer base with technical expertise and an inventory of products available for immediate shipment. The company said it serves over 100,000 customers and offers same-day shipment capabilities.

KP Performance Antennas now offers over 80 products. KP said it uses best-in-class testing facilities throughout North America to perfect its antennas designs.

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Rick Nelson | Contributing Editor

Rick is currently Contributing Technical Editor. He was Executive Editor for EE in 2011-2018. Previously he served on several publications, including EDN and Vision Systems Design, and has received awards for signed editorials from the American Society of Business Publication Editors. He began as a design engineer at General Electric and Litton Industries and earned a BSEE degree from Penn State.

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