Patton LLC

Patton LLC is a privately held, family-owned U.S. manufacturer based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, specializing in Unified Communications (UC), Cloud, and Internet of Things (IoT) enabling solutions. Founded in 1984, the company's mission is to address real-world customer challenges with high-quality, cost-effective technology solutions, supported by comprehensive customer service and technical support.

Patton's extensive product portfolio, comprising over 1,000 items, includes VoIP gateways, routers, voice session border controllers (SBCs), Ethernet extenders, fiber optic solutions under the FiberPlex brand, and industrial networking devices such as SmartNode, CopperLink, and Connect-IT series. The company excels in interconnecting legacy TDM and serial systems with modern IP-based voice, data, and multimedia technologies for carrier, enterprise, and industrial networks. Beyond products, Patton offers contract engineering, product development, network design, systems integration, and electronics contract manufacturing services, catering to diverse sectors including government, defense, aerospace, and media.

In a notable development in early 2026, Patton acquired Practical Technologies Inc. (PTI), significantly expanding its manufacturing capacity and electronics production capabilities, particularly for the defense, aerospace, and industrial markets. Robert R. Patton, known as Bobby, serves as the Chief Executive Officer, while co-founder Burton A. Patton (Burt) is the Executive Vice President, overseeing global sales, technical services, and marketing. The company maintains an ISO 9001 certification, underscoring its commitment to quality in its U.S. manufacturing operations.