American Amplifier Technologies Acquired Electronics Research
Broadcasters and infrastructure operators should expect continuity as the firm integrates into a larger portfolio.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Business Strategy
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American Amplifier Technologies has acquired Electronics Research, Inc., a manufacturer of antenna systems and broadcast hardware. The business will continue to operate out of its existing facilities in Chandler, Indiana.
Why it matters
The acquisition aims to provide Electronics Research with additional resources and investment capital. This move consolidates further specialized manufacturing capacity within American Amplifier Technologies' growing portfolio.
American Amplifier Technologies has now completed three major acquisitions since 2023, including Shively Labs and Kathrein-Scala. The acquired firm, Electronics Research, Inc., has been in operation since 1943.
The players
American Amplifier Technologies
An industry consolidator that has acquired multiple specialized broadcast and antenna hardware manufacturers since 2023.
Electronics Research, Inc.
A long-standing manufacturer of broadcast infrastructure including antenna systems, towers, and RF components based in Chandler, Indiana.
The details
Electronics Research, Inc. manufactures complex hardware including towers, transmission lines, and RF components. Under the new ownership structure, the company will maintain its current operations in Chandler while leveraging the parent organization's resources. Existing customers are instructed to continue managing their business relationships through established communication channels.
Timeline
1943: Electronics Research, Inc. was founded.
2023: American Amplifier Technologies purchased Shively Labs.
2025: American Amplifier Technologies acquired Kathrein-Scala.
October 2026: American Amplifier Technologies acquired Electronics Research, Inc.
Market Landscape
This deal follows the pattern established by the 2025 acquisition of Kathrein-Scala as American Amplifier Technologies continues to aggregate specialized manufacturing assets. The move underscores an ongoing trend of consolidation within the broadcast infrastructure and RF component sector.
Operators currently utilizing hardware from Electronics Research should maintain existing supply channels until notified of any administrative changes. Monitor the integration process for shifts in product lead times or service support protocols resulting from the new parent company's resource allocation.
The takeaway
Consolidation in specialized manufacturing often creates shifts in supply chain support and product availability. Review your current procurement contracts with Electronics Research, Inc. to determine if new ownership triggers any service-level agreement or pricing re-negotiation windows.
Further reading
Learn more about the implications of industry consolidation for infrastructure supply chains in our Business Strategy section.
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