ITU Corporation Re-purposes Linton Armoury Facility to House Iconic Amateur Radio Manufacturing
/In a major expansion of its Indiana footprint, ITU Corporation has purchased the former Linton National Guard Armoury to serve as the new manufacturing hub for Hy-gain and Cushcraft. By acquiring these legendary brands from MFJ Enterprises, ITU is centralising production at the 15-acre Linton site. This new endeavour will bring between 20 and 50 new jobs to Linton.
Martin F. Jue, President and founder of MFJ Enterprises, Inc., is pleased to announce the sale of the renowned Hy-gain and Cushcraft antenna, rotator, and communication product lines to ITU Corporation, a 25-year-old Indiana engineering and manufacturing company.
“I am thrilled to pass the torch of these legendary antenna brands to Dave & Kambi Carpenter and their team at ITU Corporation,.
After nurturing these brands for decades, it was vital to me that Hy-Gain and Cushcraft - - premier brands that have served radio operators and stations worldwide for generations - - landed in the hands of someone who understands their legacy.
Dave, and the ITU team share our commitment to American-made quality and customer satisfaction. They bring the engineering expertise and manufacturing passion necessary to keep these products and these trusted American high-performance antennas on towers worldwide for years to come!”
Famous for their robust, long-lasting design and unparalleled superior performance, Hy-Gain and Cushcraft are the gold standard for antenna performance, gain, and durability and offer a wide range of antennas, rotators, and accessories.
The designs, tooling, specialised equipment, manufacturing and marketing rights for Hy-Gain and Cushcraft antennas and rotators are included in the sale.
With this exciting announcement, the production of these trusted high-performance products marks a new chapter for the brands, combining their rich history with the expertise and dedication of the Indiana-based premier manufacturer.
This announcement includes ITU's purchase of the former Linton, Indiana, National Guard Armoury facility at 2000 East Hwy 54 in Linton, Indiana. Adding to its current manufacturing and Corporate facilities located in Dugger, Indiana.
“We are excited about the acquisition of the former 15-acre Armoury facility in Linton as it offers a move-in-ready building that perfectly meets the needs of this operation.
ITU is proud to add the “hy-gain” and “Cushcraft” brands to our existing portfolio, including our award-winning LearnLab and TekShack subsidiaries. The trust that Martin F Jue has placed in our team is appreciated and challenges us to continue the legendary legacy that Martin and his team at MFJ have been so successful at!”
Dave also commented that this new Linton manufacturing operation will employ around 20 employees initially and up to 50 as the operation moves into full production. ITU is moving the entire manufacturing operation from its current Starkville, Mississippi, facility to the new Linton location. The 500-mile move will take about two months to complete.
