Overview

Avo Photonics is a contract manufacturer based in Horsham, Pennsylvania, founded in 2003 and employing roughly 200 to 500 people. It designs, develops, and manufactures opto-electronic and photonic products for clients, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ITAR registrations. The company serves the medical, industrial, defense, aerospace, automotive, and communications sectors. Its most recent reported development is a 2026 news item on the sale of the company for $50.5 million.

At a glance

What Avo Photonics makes

The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ITAR registrations and operates a 41,000 square foot facility with 16,000 square feet of cleanroom space, according to its public company description.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly (source: avophotonics.com).

Certifications

Avo Photonics is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 13485 — optics.org

• ISO 9001 — avophotonics.com

• ITAR registered — avophotonics.com

Latest developments

• 2026-09-11 — Staff notes Avo Photonics sale for $50.5M despite assessment reductions, urges assessor review | Citizen Portal (citizenportal.ai)

• 2026-06-27 — VP, Revenue Operations - RevOps Careers (revopscareers.com)

• 2026-04-28 — Our team is exhibiting at the SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics Defense + Security conference in National Harbor, MD this week. Join us at booth 410 to discuss your … | Avo Photonics (linkedin.com)

• 2026-02-09 — We're hiring! Avo is growing our team and we currently have openings in engineering, program management, manufacturing, and more. Check out our careers page for our current openings: | Avo Photonics (linkedin.com)

• 2025-08-07 — Avo Photonics is growing, and we're looking for hands-on, detail-oriented Production Line Managers to join our team in Horsham, PA. | Jordyn Kloster (linkedin.com)

• 2025-06-06 — I am pleased to announce that I have started a new and exciting role as the Lead Talent Partner with Avo Photonics! | Melissa C. (linkedin.com)

Company details

Avo Photonics is privately held, with an estimated annual revenue band of $10 million to $50 million, and it exhibited at the SPIE Defense + Security conference in April 2026. Avo Photonics was founded in 2003, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 23 years in operation (founded 2003). Holds ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Avo Photonics make?

Avo Photonics is a contract manufacturer based in Horsham, Pennsylvania, founded in 2003 and employing roughly 200 to 500 people. It designs, develops, and manufactures opto-electronic and photonic products for clients, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ITAR registrations. The company serves the medical, industrial, defense, aerospace, automotive, and communications sectors. Its most recent reported development is a 2026 news item on the sale of the company for $50.5 million.

Where is Avo Photonics headquartered?

Avo Photonics is headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania (120 Welsh Rd, Horsham, Pennsylvania, 19044).

When was Avo Photonics founded?

Avo Photonics was founded in 2003.

How big is Avo Photonics?

Avo Photonics has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).

What certifications does Avo Photonics hold?

Avo Photonics lists ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

Related suppliers

Explore other suppliers in the LightSource directory:

• 10xEngineers

• 1X

• 365 Retail Markets

• 3Com

• 3PAR

Last verified Nov 2026. Is this your company? Request a correction.