Tektite Industries
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Tektite Industries has been manufacturing products in Trenton, NJ since 1990. We carry 1 verified American-made Tektite Industries product.
New Jersey Factory, Military Standards
Tektite Industries was founded in 1990 in Trenton, New Jersey, focusing on high-performance LED lighting for demanding applications: military, law enforcement, underwater diving, and outdoor use. The company's manufacturing approach is unusually integrated: all plastic molding, electronics assembly, and metal machining and stamping are done in-house at the Trenton factory or by local New Jersey suppliers — a genuine all-domestic supply chain rather than domestic assembly of imported components.
This integrated manufacturing model is what has allowed Tektite to maintain the military-grade construction standards that have made their products standard equipment for Navy divers, search and rescue teams, and professional underwater photographers.
Pioneer of LED Flashlight Technology
Tektite has a specific historical claim in the evolution of portable lighting: they introduced the Trek 2 in 1998, the first commercially available white multi-LED dive flashlight. At the time, underwater lighting relied primarily on halogen or incandescent bulbs that consumed battery power quickly and generated significant heat. Tektite's LED approach delivered equivalent or better light output with dramatically extended battery life — a development that changed underwater lighting standards.
The Expedition Star and other current models apply the same engineering philosophy: high lumen output, durable sealed housing appropriate for underwater use, and LED efficiency that delivers useful battery life in demanding conditions.
Made for Professional Use
Tektite products are built to standards appropriate for professional use in challenging environments. The sealed construction is rated for underwater depth; the electronics assembly is done with quality control appropriate for equipment that will be relied upon in emergency situations; the plastic housings are molded from materials that resist impact and UV degradation.
For buyers who want a domestically manufactured flashlight that is built for professional use rather than casual consumer applications, Tektite represents one of the few remaining American manufacturers in the portable lighting category. The Trenton factory's integrated production model means that quality control happens at every step rather than being applied only at final assembly.
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Is Tektite Industries made in the USA?
Yes. Tektite Industries manufactures 1 verified product in Trenton, NJ. Tektite Industries has manufactured LED flashlights and dive lights in Trenton, New Jersey since 1990, molding all plastic parts, assembling electronics, and machining all metal components in its New Jersey factory.
Where is Tektite Industries manufactured?
Tektite Industries is headquartered in Trenton, NJ. Manufacturing takes place in Trenton, NJ.
What Tektite Industries products can I buy?
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When was Tektite Industries founded?
Tektite Industries was founded in 1990. Tektite Industries has manufactured LED flashlights and dive lights in Trenton, New Jersey since 1990, molding all plastic parts, assembling electronics, and machining all metal components in its New Jersey factory.