PCB ASSEMBLY IN LOS ANGELES

Calpak USA is located at 13748 Prairie Avenue in Hawthorne, California, in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. Our facility is approximately ten minutes from Los Angeles International Airport and is easily accessible from the 105, 405, and 110 freeways. The Hawthorne location places us centrally within the greater Los Angeles manufacturing and aerospace corridor, making it convenient for customers across LA County to visit for design reviews, quality audits, and component drop-offs.

Yes. Many of our Los Angeles-area customers use our facility for direct drop-off and pickup of consigned components and finished assemblies. For prototype orders with consigned parts, this eliminates shipping time entirely — you can deliver components in the morning and pick up assembled boards within days depending on the scope of work. Our receiving department inspects all incoming consigned material against your BOM and notifies you of any discrepancies before assembly begins. Contact your program manager or our front office to coordinate drop-off and pickup scheduling.

For prototype orders with all components in stock or consigned, Calpak USA can typically deliver assembled boards within five to seven business days from our Hawthorne, California facility. Expedited turnaround is available on a case-by-case basis for time-critical projects. Turnaround time depends on board complexity, component count, and any special process requirements such as conformal coating or custom testing. Los Angeles-area customers benefit from zero transit time — finished prototypes can be picked up directly from our facility the same day they complete final inspection.

Yes. Calpak USA offers local delivery options for customers throughout Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. For production programs with regular delivery schedules, we coordinate shipments aligned with your manufacturing calendar. For urgent prototype and small-batch orders, same-day and next-day local delivery can be arranged. Our proximity to LAX also provides convenient access to overnight domestic shipping and international air freight for customers who need assemblies delivered beyond the Los Angeles area.

For Los Angeles-based companies, Calpak USA offers several advantages over offshore PCB assembly. Communication happens in real time with no language barriers or time zone gaps. You can visit our Hawthorne facility for hands-on design reviews and inspect assemblies in person before acceptance. Lead times are shorter because there is no transoceanic freight or customs clearance. Intellectual property stays within the United States under enforceable legal protections, and ITAR-controlled programs can only be manufactured domestically. While per-unit pricing from offshore suppliers may appear lower, the total cost of ownership — including shipping, tariffs, quality escapes, rework cycles, and extended lead times — often makes domestic assembly the more cost-effective option, especially for low-to-mid volume and high-mix programs.