PCB Manufacturing
Burton Electronics Manufacturing Services
1260 Wall St, Ironwood, MI 49938, United States
- Contract manufacturer / job shop
- Founded 1978
- Family-owned
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016
About Burton Electronics Manufacturing Services
Burton Electronics Manufacturing Services (Burton EMS) was founded in 1978 by Edward Leman and James Treiterer in New Berlin, Wisconsin. The family-owned company now maintains its headquarters in Hazelhurst, WI, and operates two manufacturing plants in Ironwood, MI. Operational control passed to Gary Burnett, Sr. in 1997, and the business remains family-led with Mark Leman as President & CFO and Gary Burnett Jr. as Vice President. The contract manufacturer specializes in high-mix, low-to-medium volume electronics assembly, offering full product lifecycle support from design and engineering through production and end-market services. Capabilities include surface-mount and through-hole PCB assembly, box build, mechanical assembly, spray coating, and comprehensive testing such as burn-in and product validation. ft. Hazelhurst plant and a 20,000 sq. ft. Ironwood facility expanded in 2006–2007, with a second Ironwood site added in 2021–2022 for high-level assembly and test. The company employs lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies, and uses 3D solder paste inspection and automated optical inspection for process control. Burton serves OEMs in medical, industrial, motor control, specialized consumer, security, building controls, defense, and professional tool markets. Customers are described as industry leaders who demand high performance and reliability, and the company emphasizes long-term partnerships with program management and customer-focused teams. The company states its differentiation lies in a "people-driven" culture that prioritizes direct communication, teamwork, proactive problem-solving, and integrity. It cites a warranty return rate below 0.5%, on-time delivery above 97%, and first-pass yield exceeding 99% as measurable outcomes of that culture. An intelligent DFM review using VAYO software with 1,500 design rules aims to eliminate defects early.
Manufacturing capabilities
Core processes
Finishing & coating
Inspection & quality
Industries served
- Medical
- Industrial
- Motor control
- Specialized consumer
- Security
- Building controls
- Defense
- Professional tools
Equipment
- Orissa Synchrodex selective solder system
- Water wash system
- 3D solder paste inspection (SPI) machines
- Automated optical inspection (AOI) machines
- SMT placement machines
- Reflow ovens
- Solder paste application equipment
- VAYO DFM software
Company details
- Location
- Ironwood, Michigan
- Company type
- Contract manufacturer / job shop
- Founded
- 1978
- Ownership
- Family-owned
- Production volume
- Prototype to low-to-medium volume production
- Certifications
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016
Frequently asked questions
Where is Burton Electronics Manufacturing Services located?
Burton Electronics Manufacturing Services is located at 1260 Wall St, Ironwood, MI 49938, United States.
What does Burton Electronics Manufacturing Services do?
Burton Electronics Manufacturing Services is listed under PCB Manufacturing, and its listed capabilities and products include Surface-mount technology (SMT) assembly, Through-hole assembly, Box build / mechanical assembly, Spray coating, Burn-in testing and Product validation testing.
What industries does Burton Electronics Manufacturing Services serve?
Burton Electronics Manufacturing Services lists Medical, Industrial, Motor control, Specialized consumer and Security among the industries it serves.
What certifications does Burton Electronics Manufacturing Services have?
Certifications on file for Burton Electronics Manufacturing Services: ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016.
When was Burton Electronics Manufacturing Services founded?
Burton Electronics Manufacturing Services was founded in 1978.
How do I request a quote from Burton Electronics Manufacturing Services?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Burton Electronics Manufacturing Services your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (906) 932-5970 and visit burtonems.com.
What companies are similar to Burton Electronics Manufacturing Services?
Other PCB Manufacturing companies in Michigan listed on FirmsLedger include Semiconductor Hybrid Assembly, Inc., DCA Manufacturing and K & F Electronics.