Signal Enterprises and KAI-Connect Announce Strategic Merger.
Long Beach, CA, January 2026, Signal Enterprises and KAI-Connect recently announced a strategic merger, uniting two established manufacturers’ representative firms to strengthen technical sales, market coverage, and customer support for OEMs and distributors across Southern California.
The newly merged organization will continue operating as an authorized EAO representative, reinforcing its position as a trusted technical partner for high-quality HMI components in the region.
“EAO greatly values the professionalism and long-standing commitment of both organizations,” said John Pannone, Managing Director at EAO Corporation. “We are confident this merged team will continue delivering exceptional technical support and customer engagement across Southern California.”
The merger combines Signal Enterprises’ decades of experience in electromechanical and electronic component sales with KAI-Connect’s expertise in managing complex technical relationships across industrial, Mil/Aero, medical, entertainment, and IT markets. Together, the unified team offers expanded resources, improved responsiveness, and deeper engineering collaboration.
“This merger reflects a shared commitment to integrity, technical excellence, and
long-term partnerships,” said David Berryman, Principal, Signal Enterprises. “By joining forces, we can deliver broader market coverage and greater value to our customers and principals.”
“Our customer-centric approach and high-touch technical support made this a natural fit,” added Loren Kaiser, Principal, KAI-Connect. “Together, we’re better positioned to scale and meet the evolving needs of the California electronics market.”
About Signal Enterprises
Signal Enterprises is a Southern California manufacturer’s representative firm with a long history of providing high-quality technical sales support for electronic and electromechanical components. Through consistent, relationship-driven engagement, Signal Enterprises has supported OEMs and distributors across the region since 1980.
About KAI‑Connect
KAI‑Connect is a family-run technical manufacturers’ representative organization specializing in managing complex engineering relationships across major industries. Since 1985, KAI‑Connect has built a reputation for connecting customers with world-class principal partners, offering deep market insight, and hands-on support throughout the project lifecycle.