Nortech Systems Appoints Andrew Walko as Senior VP of Global Operations
Nortech Systems announced that Andrew Walko has been named Senior Vice President of Global Operations. In his new role, Walko will replace John Lindeen, who is retiring in the first quarter of 2026, and will be responsible for overseeing the Company's global operations, including Nortech's facilities in the U.S., Mexico and China, as well as the Company's global supply chain, new product introductions, production planning and on-time delivery. Walko has extensive experience in the medical device industry including top-level executive roles at Sanuwave and Biomerics, as well as senior manufacturing operations leadership roles at Minnetronix.
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- Significant Revenue Growth: In Q1 2026, Nortech Systems reported net sales of $30.3 million, a 41.2% year-over-year increase primarily driven by strong performance in aerospace and defense, showcasing the company's competitive edge and growth potential in key markets.
- Operational Efficiency Improvement: Through strategic restructuring, Nortech achieved an operating income of $47,000 in Q1, while total operating expenses remained flat at $4.7 million, indicating positive progress in enhancing manufacturing efficiency and cost management.
- Enhanced Order Visibility: As of May 31, 2026, Nortech's backlog increased to $90.8 million, reflecting a strong outlook in customer demand and production capacity, which is expected to drive future revenue growth.
- Optimized Capital Structure: Nortech entered into agreements with Associated Bank for a $2.2 million term note and a $15 million asset-backed line of credit, which will lower borrowing costs and support future business growth, demonstrating the company's flexibility and foresight in financing.
- Significant Sales Growth: Nortech Systems reported net sales of $30.3 million in Q1 2026, a 12.7% increase from $26.9 million in Q1 2025, indicating strong demand in the medical imaging and device markets, which further solidifies its market position.
- Dramatic Loss Reduction: The company recorded a net loss of only $34,000 in Q1 2026, a 97.4% decrease from a loss of $1.316 million in Q1 2025, reflecting significant improvements in cost control and operational efficiency, thereby enhancing investor confidence.
- Positive EBITDA Turnaround: Adjusted EBITDA reached $350,000 compared to a negative $1 million in Q1 2025, marking a 135% improvement, which indicates ongoing enhancements in profitability and lays a solid foundation for future financial health.
- Increased Backlog: As of March 31, 2026, the company reported a 90-day backlog of $31.5 million, up 18.5% from $26.7 million in the same period last year, providing strong support for performance growth in the second half of the year and reflecting sustained market demand.
- Earnings Per Share Growth: Nortech Systems reported a GAAP EPS of $0.31 for Q4 2025, indicating a significant improvement in profitability and reflecting enhanced competitiveness in the market.
- Steady Revenue Growth: The company achieved revenue of $30.3M in Q4, representing a 5.9% year-over-year increase, demonstrating a stable growth trend while expanding market share.
- Adjusted EBITDA Improvement: Q4 2025 saw an adjusted EBITDA of $1.2M, a remarkable turnaround from -$585K in Q4 2024, showcasing enhanced operational efficiency and successful cost control measures.
- Significant Gross Profit Surge: Gross profit surged by 79.5% year-over-year, increasing from $2.82M in 2024 to $5.07M in 2025, indicating substantial achievements in product pricing and cost management, thereby strengthening overall profitability.

Loan Amount: NORTHECH SYSTEMS INC has secured a $2.2 million term loan.
Associated Facility: The loan is associated with a specific facility, indicating a targeted investment or operational purpose.
Filing Date: The loan was filed on March 20, suggesting recent financial activity.
Sector Focus: The context of the loan suggests a focus on the secure technology sector, aligning with the company's business operations.
Financial Performance: Nortech Systems reported Q3 2025 net sales of $30.5 million, a decrease from $31.4 million in Q3 2024, but showed improvement in net loss, reducing it to $(146) thousand from $(739) thousand year-over-year.
Operational Efficiency: The company highlighted successful restructuring efforts and increased manufacturing efficiencies, leading to a significant rise in adjusted EBITDA to $1.3 million in Q3 2025 compared to $0.1 million in Q3 2024.
Regulatory Achievement: Nortech's Monterrey, Mexico facility achieved AS9100:D certification, enhancing its capabilities in delivering high-reliability products for aerospace and industrial markets.
Future Outlook: Management expressed optimism about leveraging operational performance in the nearshoring landscape, supported by a 90-day backlog of $31.3 million as of September 30, 2025, up from $29.6 million a year earlier.







