Teltronics moving its headquarters to north county

A local company is moving its headquarters to north Manatee County.

The Economic Development Council said in a recent press release that Teltronics Inc., which provides communications products and services, will be in the Gulf Coast Corporate Park in Palmetto. A portion of Teltronics’ operations will continue temporarily in the company’s previous location in south Manatee County.

Teltronics designs, develops and manufactures electronic equipment and applications software systems that enhance the performance of communications networks. The new headquarters facility includes 21,520 square feet of office space and 30,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Manufacturing at the new facility is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2010. The company has 114 employees in Manatee County and 188 worldwide, according to company CEO Ewen Cameron.

”Located near the I-75 and I-275 interchange, the new location will vastly improve company visibility and attract personnel in the Tampa Bay, Sarasota/Bradenton and surrounding areas,“ Cameron said. ”After 27 years at the previous location, we are pleased to find an outstanding new facility to proudly showcase our company and products to worldwide clients, partners, potential business associates and the community. At the same time, we are creating an environment that reflects the future of our business.“

”Part of having a strong existing industry program is being able to assist companies like Teltronics when they undertake a major effort, such as a corporate move, which triggered the permitting assistance program,“ said Eric Basinger, executive director of the EDC. ”If we are going to create a more diverse economy in Manatee County, we must concentrate not only on attracting new targeted businesses, but also on retention and expansion of our existing businesses, such as Teltronics.“

Cameron said the EDC helped make the move easier.

”The swift decision to relocate would not have come to fruition had it not been for the assistance of staff in the county’s building department and economic development department,“ he said. ”We are pleased to continue to call Manatee County home to the Teltronics headquarters.“

”Expediting Teltronics’ relocation in cooperation with the EDC exemplified the Ôbusiness friendly’ climate we want to promote in Manatee County,“ said County Administrator Ed Hunzeker. ”Retaining and growing good jobs in Manatee County is a high priority.“