Deerfield Beach, FL – May 5, 2025 – Boca Lighting and Controls, a U.S.-based LED lighting manufacturer, announced expanded domestic LED board design and manufacturing services to assist North American Lighting Manufacturers facing new tariff challenges. With international supply chains roiled by steep import duties, including tariffs exceeding 100% on some Chinese-made components, many manufacturers are seeing costs skyrocket and lead times lengthen. Boca Lighting and Controls’ in-house capabilities offer a timely solution by moving LED board production onshore, eliminating tariff impacts and ensuring faster, more reliable delivery.
“The industry has been hit hard by these tariffs, which in some cases have more than doubled the cost of critical components,” said Peter Park, President of Boca Lighting and Controls. “By providing Made-in-USA LED boards with cutting-edge production technology, we’re helping lighting manufacturers maintain their product timelines and margins. They get local engineering support, rapid turnaround, and freedom from unpredictable import fees, exactly when they need it most.”
State-of-the-Art Manufacturing: Boca’s Florida facility is equipped with advanced SMT assembly and testing lines capable of producing high-volume, high-mix LED boards. Key capabilities include:
- High-Speed SMT Assembly: Multiple automated lines featuring Hanwha SM481 Plus and Samsung SM482 Plus pick-and-place machines for precision component placement and efficient assembly.
- Precision Solder Paste Printing: MPM UP-2000 HiE screen printer with an 18″ x 16″ print area and ±0.001″ alignment accuracy ensures consistent, precise solder paste deposition for even the most complex board designs.
- Controlled Reflow Soldering: Heller 1809 MK5 reflow oven offering a wide process window for universal profiling and advanced multi-thermocouple logging, guaranteeing optimal solder joints across diverse board assemblies.
- Automated Optical Inspection (AOI): The SmartSol FX-940 AOI system at the end of the line catches any soldering or placement defects, bolstering each board’s quality control and reliability.
- Large-Format Board Handling: Capability to manufacture extra-long LED boards up to 1500mm long, coming online by Q2 2025 – ideal for linear lighting products without needing panelization.
Boca’s expert team handles all design, engineering, and production entirely in the United States, allowing OEM partners to engage early in the design process and fast-track prototyping. Boca provides a one-stop domestic solution, from initial circuit design support to full-scale manufacturing.
Reach Out to Navigate the Tariff Disruption: Boca Lighting and Controls invites Lighting Manufacturers, OEMs, and industry partners to discuss how U.S.-based LED board services can keep their production on track amid the tariff turbulence. For more information, contact Boca Lighting and Controls at (561) 989-5338 or [email protected], or visit our website at boca.lighting. Our team is ready to help you pivot to a domestic production strategy and ensure business continuity through this challenging period.
About Boca Lighting and Controls
Boca Lighting and Controls is a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-quality architectural LED lighting and control systems. Since 1995, we’ve been committed to delivering exceptional lighting solutions through close collaboration with designers and contractors. All of our products are designed, engineered, manufactured, and tested in our Florida facility to ensure superior quality and performance. Proudly made in the USA, Boca provides reliable, project-specific lighting technology for a wide range of applications.