Motorola Solutions Announces $100 Million Expansion of Silvus Technologies Manufacturing Operations
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CHICAGO & SALT LAKE CITY & LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2026 (TECH INFO SCENE) — Communications technology company Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has announced a $100 million plan to expand and diversify the manufacturing and supply chain operations of Silvus Technologies, a Motorola Solutions company specializing in tactical networking and electromagnetic spectrum operations.
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The investment includes the development of a new 165,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. The site is intended to serve as a high-volume production hub for Silvus Technologies’ StreamCaster MANET radios.
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According to the company, the expansion is expected to create approximately 200 new roles. Motorola Solutions states that the additional capacity will support increased production demand while maintaining quality standards for defense, law enforcement and public safety customers.
“As the landscape for defense technology continues to evolve, the need for resilient, high-bandwidth communications has never been more critical. This investment, which is in addition to our expansion in Los Angeles, helps ensure that Silvus is prepared for the growing demand for their industry-leading mesh networking and electromagnetic spectrum operations solutions. This expansion reinforces our commitment to providing the most advanced technology to the warfighter and public safety professional,” said Jack Molloy, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Motorola Solutions.
The project is supported by the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development and the Utah Inland Port Authority.
“We are excited to welcome this significant expansion of Motorola Solutions’ Silvus Technologies operations to Utah. Utah has built a reputation for developing top talent and supporting companies that are advancing America’s security and technological leadership. Motorola Solutions’ investment will create high-quality jobs and strengthen Utah’s growing role in aerospace, defense and advanced communications manufacturing,” said Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox.
The Salt Lake City facility will join Motorola Solutions’ broader global workforce of approximately 23,000 employees focused on mission-critical communications technologies.
For more information, visit www.motorolasolutions.com.
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