Benchmark Electronics Romania ended 2023 with net profit of RON21.1 million (nearly EUR4.3 million), down 48.8% from net gain of RON41.3 million (EUR8.4 million) reported in 2022, as per publicly available data. Benchmark Electronics Romania reached an average number of 937 employees in 2023, 30 people more than in 2022.
The production unit of Benchmark Electronics Romania, the local subsidiary of US group Benchmark, is located in Parcul Industrial Brasov, 7 km off the city of Brasov, near the locality of Ghimbav.
On July 25, 2024, Benchmark announced on its website that it “celebrated a significant milestone—expanding its premier manufacturing facility in Brasov, Romania. This momentous occasion marked a near doubling of manufacturing capacity and underscored the company’s commitment to growth, innovation, and community engagement. The expansion is projected to create up to 500 new jobs in the coming years, fostering economic development and opportunities for local talent. The expanded Brasov facility is part of Benchmark’s broader strategy to enhance its global manufacturing capacity. By leveraging existing facilities and leadership, the company aims to meet the growing demand from customers who prefer localized production closer to their end markets. The new space increases manufacturing capacity while enhancing system integration and workflow on the production floor, ensuring higher efficiency and better service for customers. This facility will continue to serve key customers across the medical technologies, complex industrials, and semiconductor capital equipment industries”.
The company also said that “in addition to expanding physical space, Benchmark Brasov is actively recruiting to fill various roles, including technicians, machine operators, and electronic and mechanical engineers. This hiring initiative will further strengthen the local economy and provide valuable opportunities for the community. Benchmark also plans to deepen its ties with local universities by offering internships and work experience programs, thereby nurturing the next generation of engineers and technicians”.