Mettle Ops Announces Acquisition of Bay Electronics

Sterling Heights, MI, February 24th, 2026: Mettle Ops is proud to announce the successful acquisition of Bay Electronics of Roseville, MI. This strategic move reflects Mettle Ops’ long‑term mission to strengthen operational depth, secure critical capabilities, and position the company for sustained, disciplined growth.

Effective immediately, Bay Electronics will continue operating exactly as it does today with all leadership, staff, and workflows remaining unchanged.

Bay Electronics will maintain its identity and operations as a subsidiary—not as a merged or absorbed division—while benefiting from the broader resources of the Mettle Ops enterprise.

“The acquisition of Bay Electronics strengthens the foundation of our enterprise while preserving the excellence and identity that make Bay exceptional," said Katie Bigelow, Founder & CEO of Mettle Ops. "This partnership reflects our commitment to disciplined growth—steady, intentional, and aligned with our long‑term mission of supporting the Warfighter.”

Bay Electronics brings complementary capabilities, strong craftsmanship, and meaningful cultural alignment. This acquisition strengthens the entire enterprise while promoting Mettle Ops initiative of supporting continuous economic growth within Southeastern Michigan.

About Bay Electronics:

For more than 40 years Bay Electronics has been providing goods to most of the Government Procurement Offices, as well as other Military contractors. Bay Electronics have been providing wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, ground straps, electrical leads and other various electrical components directly to the Government as well as other Military contractors.