Profile of Members
Premier Members
Axiom Manufacturing Services, Newbridge
Axiom is one of the fastest growing Contract Electronic
Manufacturers within the UK, delivering market leadership and
innovative supply chain and through-life solutions, supported by a
25 year history of manufacturing printed circuit board electronics
and electromechanical assemblies for the medical, defence,
aerospace, industrial and transport markets.
www.axiom-ms.com
Cassidian, Newport
Cassidian is a worldwide leader in global security
solutions and systems, providing Lead Systems Integration and
value-added products and services to civil and military customers
around the globe:
www.cassidian.co.uk
Centillion Environment & Recycling UK Ltd, Hirwaun
Centillion Environment & Recycling is a fully integrated
provider of recycling and processing services for electronic waste
with a global footprint. The Centillion facility in the UK and
Regional HQ extends to a site of over 150,000 sq ft. It represents
an investment to date of over £1 million and boasts cutting edge
laser technology unseen anywhere else in the country. This laser
separation line and associated shredding, strip down and cleaning
areas is 35,000 sq ft and is used for the recycling of CRT based TV
and computer monitor, and other IT and telecommunications based
materials. This plant with its secure processes and investment in
the latest recycling technology is a flag ship plant for the
UK
www.centillion-er.uk.com
General Dynamics UK, Oakdale
General Dynamics UK Limited is a leading prime contractor and
complex systems integrator working in partnership with government,
military and civil forces and private companies around the
world.
www.generaldynamics.uk.com
International Rectifier, Newport
International Rectifier manufactures power management
technologies, from integrated circuits to integrated subsystems.
These drive tremendous gains in energy savings and performance to
benefit all of us. The world's leading makers of computers,
appliances, automobiles, aircraft, satellites and more look to us
to enable their product development roadmaps. The Newport, South
Wales, facility focuses on the development and manufacture of
analog and mixed signal markets, using CMOS, IGBT and Power MOSFET
processes.
www.irf.com
IQE plc, Cardiff
IQE is the leading global supplier of advanced semiconductor
wafers for many high-tech applications. The company uses advanced
crystal growth technology (epitaxy) to manufacture bespoke
semiconductor wafers ('epi-wafers'). IQE's products are found in
many leading-edge consumer, communication, computing and industrial
applications, including the wireless industry, mobile handsets,
GPS, and satellite communications; optical communications, CDs,
DVDs, laser optical mouse, laser printers & photocopiers,
thermal imagers and leading-edge medical products.
www.iqep.com
Panasonic Manufacturing UK, Cardiff
Panasonic Manufacturing UK provides a range of electronic
products and services including microwave ovens, laptop computers
and software encryption. The plant is home to the Company's
European TV Design and Development Centre. With a site revenue of
circa £180m, the Company established its operation in Cardiff in
1974 and currently employs over 600 staff.
www.panasonic-europe.com
Panasonic System Networks Company UK, Newport
With more than 24 years electronics manufacturing experience at
the Newport facility, PSNUK manufactures PBX communications
equipment for the European market and is also Panasonic Systems
Networks' European centre for Solutions Engineering, Technical
Support, Service and Distribution. Centered around Security
Products and Communication Products, their five main business
fields are "Security", "Broadmedia", "Mobility", "Communication
Network" and "Optical Device".
www.kmeuk.co.uk
Sony UK Technology Centre, Bridgend
The heart of today's operation at Pencoed is centered on the
manufacture of high technology Broadcast and Professional
Cameras and Camera Systems for world-wide markets.
www.sony.co.uk
SPP Process Technology Systems UK, Newport
SPP Process Technology Systems is a leading manufacturer of
plasma etch and deposition and thermal processing equipment for the
semiconductor industry
www.spp-pts.com
Members
AbsoluteSpirit Ltd, Mold
AbsoluteSpirit is a software development company specialising in
bespoke and proprietary Web Site and Web Application Development.
Their areas of expertise include hosted Asset and Property
Management solutions. Their personnel are Microsoft Certified
Technology Specialists in both .Net 4.0 Web development and
Sharepoint 2010 development. They also offer a consultancy service
for all IT matters including virtualisation.
www.absolutespirit.co.uk
Applied Software Engineering Ltd, Wrexham
Applied Software develops high quality, custom designed software
for microprocessors or microcontrollers for manufacturers of
electronic products or systems. Using tried and tested engineering
methods in an innovative fashion they provide reliable solutions
for clients. More recently they have been looking to expand their
hardware development capability, applying techniques and lessons
learnt from developments over our last twelve years in
business.
www.appliedsoftware.co.uk
Blackwood EMC Ltd
Blackwood is a UKAS accredited product testing company. Their
expertise lies in the area of electromagnetic capability,
electrical safety and electromagnetic fields. It is the only
commercially available UKAS accredited company in Wales
www.blackwood-labs.co.uk
DELTA Microelectronics Ltd, Ystrad Mynach
DELTA has been supporting microelectronics development for more
than 25 years, providing services to many hundreds of successful
integrated circuit projects for some of the world's best-known
OEMs/ODMs and fabless semiconductor suppliers, digital, analog and
mixed-signal ICs. During that time they have worked
with most silicon semiconductor technologies - from plain CMOS to
exotic processes - to produce digital, analog and mixed-signal IC
solutions. They are an almost unique resource in Europe, supplying
the spectrum of microelectronics services from front-end design to
inventory management of finished devices. A broad
network of trusted partners complements their own extensive design,
test and logistics resources.
www.madebydelta.com
E S I Technology Ltd, Wrexham
ESI Technology Ltd consists of three distinct divisions:
- Ellison Sensors International - Over the past 25 years, Ellison
Sensors has grown into the market leader in the area of pressure
management.
- TSM has been designing and manufacturing strain gauges and
strain based sensors for more than 50 years.
- Sigtel designs and manufactures digital radio telemetry systems
for the process, industrial and sensor markets.
www.esi-tec.com
Electronic Motion Systems Ltd,
Swansea
EMS specialise in manufacturing a wide range of
customised electronic power control modules and systems for the
automotive industry that are designed to maximise efficiency,
reliability and performance and deliver significant fuel
savings
www.electronicmotionsystems.co.uk
G24 Innovations Ltd, Cardiff
G24i utilises the latest breakthrough in material science and
nanotechnology creating a new class of advanced solar cells which
are the closest mankind has come to replicating nature's
photosynthesis. G24i's dye sensitised thin film manufactures a
uniquely thin, extremely flexible and versatile nano-enabled
photovoltaic (solar) material that converts light energy into
electrical energy, even under low-light, indoor conditions. Thus,
even in the absence of direct sunlight, electric energy can be
generated in both a convenient and efficient manner.
www.g24i.co.uk
Gwent Cables Ltd, Cwmbran
A custom cable assembly and electronics manufacturer
which specialises in fulfilling orders that require UK based
production including the manufacture of cable
assemblies, looms, wiring harnesses product assembly and
electronic and electrical enclosure build.
www.gwentcables.com
Hayakawa International (UK) Ltd,
Wrexham
Hayakawa specialises in small, medium and high
volume tailor-made wiring harnesses. It has 16 factories, across 6
countries and 3 continents and a customer-focused UK-based support
team providing 24 hour access to bespoke services
www.hayakawa.co.uk
Jara Consulting, Newport
This business consultancy works primarily within engineering and
technology organisations on marketing, sales, engineering and
programme management. Jara specialises in the implementation
of sales/marketing and business strategies across the total
organisation and crosses the usual departmental boundaries to
ensure total market alignment. Their approach is very much
hands on and results orientated, which is well suited to
longer-term projects and interim management roles.
LUX-TSI Ltd, Bridgend
LUX -TSI is a solid-state lighting test solution provider which
tests lamps and luminaires, qualifies customers products to
emerging standards and provides custom and industry-standard
reliability tests.
www.lux-tsi.com
The Magstim Company, Whitland
Magstim designs and manufactures state-of-the-art clinical and
research instruments including magnetic neural tissue simulators
and intra-operative nerve monitors which provide the means for
neuroscientists in the fields of neurology, psychiatry and
cognitive neuroscience to work with the human brain in awake
subjects.
www.magstim.com
Method4, Cardiff
Method4 provides technical project management, analysis, design
and full implementation of bespoke information management
systems.
www.method4.co.uk
Microcomputer Workshops Ltd (MWL), Wrexham
MWL specialises in high availability hardware and software
platforms, high performance infrastructure and bespoke software
solutions, designing, implementing and supporting world class IT
systems. They offer all aspects of information technology including
consultancy, infrastructure, applications and support and are
specialists in Virtualisation and Storage.
www.mwlsystems.co.uk
Probe-RTS.com Ltd, Bridgend
Probe-RTS is a Manufacturing Services Company which is run by
professionals who have held senior management positions within
Major automotive Tier 1 companies. They offer a full range of
assistance, from hourly paid containment and inspection labour,
through to support with the implementation and maintenance of
TS16949 / ISO9001 Quality System, ISO14001 Environmental and OHSOS
18001 Health & Safety systems. Visit their recently
updated website at:
www.probe-rts.com
Quantum CAD Ltd, Port Talbot
Quantum CAD is a well-established, innovative and dynamic
electronic and PCB design company offering a comprehensive range of
first-class design and support services for the electronics
industry, from proposal and concept to the finished product
www.quantumcad.co.uk
Russell IPM Ltd, Deeside
Russell IPM is the leading manufacturer of pheromone based
insect monitoring and control systems in the UK and one of the
largest in Europe. Their core expertise is insect behaviour
modifying systems and natural product based biorational pest
management. Translating science to innovative products to deliver
safe, effective and environmentally friendly solutions to the pest
issues faced by crop growers, pest controllers and hygiene officers
in agriculture.
www.russellipm.com
Silver Telecom, Newport
Silver Telecom are specialists in the design and development of
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) modules, analogue telecom interface
circuits and battery charger modules. The devices are typically
used in security products like IP cameras and door entry systems or
telecoms equipment like VoIP telephones and PABX and data products
like wireless access points (wi-fi) and digital displays
www.silvertel.com
Trackyou Ltd, Wrexham
Formed in April 2001, Trackyou have grown to become a major
provider of asset and vehicle tracking services within the UK,
tracking thousands of vehicles every day of the year. Their robust
hardware and simple to use interface provides a solid base on which
to build. Working in partnership with the likes of Orange,
Vodafone, Microsoft and Garmin, they provide cutting edge
technology at sensible prices for the public and private
sector.
www.trackyou.co.uk
Unisem (Europe), Crumlin
Unisem Europe, part of the Unisem Group, is the region's leading
contract manufacturing IC Assembly and Test Facility. The
factory in Wales has developed a strong reputation in supporting
the development of emerging technology companies during the
critical start-up and preproduction phases, and is recognized
throughout the industry for its expertise in packaging, test and
failure/reliability analysis.
www.unisemgroup.com
Unit 4 Business Software Ltd, Swansea
UNIT4 is a global business software company that creates,
delivers and supports adaptable software and services worldwide, to
help dynamic organisations manage their business needs
effectively. They strive to set the global standard for
business solutions that help dynamic organisations to embrace
change - simply, quickly and cost effectively
www.unit4software.co.uk
Winslow Adaptics Ltd, Brecon
Manufacture of adapters for integrated circuits, IC sockets,
connectors, plastic injection moulding and miniature screw
machining. The adapters are based around the ability to
emulate the footprint of a device on a motherboard and convert this
to accept, in the simplest form, an equivalent device of another
footprint or a complex hybrid circuit which provides a form fit and
function replacement for the original device.
www.winslowadaptics.com
Zarlink Semiconductor Ltd, Caldicot
Zarlink Semiconductor delivers world-leading, mixed-signal chip
technology for a broad range of communications and medical
applications. The Company's core capabilities are in network
timing, voice over cable and broadband, and ultra low-power
wireless communication. Serving the world's largest equipment
manufacturers, Zarlink's highly integrated chip solutions help
customers simplify design, lower costs and reach market
quickly
www.zarlink.com
Affiliates
Smart Solutions (Recruitment), Newport (HQ)
Smart Solutions is a specialist recruitment and outsourcing
company that provides recruitment, managed services and outsourcing
solutions.
www.smartsr.co.uk
Edgar Stewart Selection, Newport
Edgar Stewart Selection is a multi-functional HR and
professional services recruitment company which provides permanent,
contract and interim recruitment solutions in the manufacturing and
technology sector including senior appointments, executive search,
non-exec directors and chairmen and other professional staff.
www.edgarstewart.co.uk
HardingEvans Solicitors, Newport
HardingEvans is a responsive, proactive firm of solicitors. A
number of their team of Partners, Directors, solicitors and the
management have had solid successful commercial experience gained
outside of the legal world which enables them to take a business
approach to finding solutions and remedies for clients.
www.hardingevans.com
Thomas, Carroll Group plc, Caerphilly Group HQ)
Thomas, Carroll is a multi discipline risk consultancy covering
insurance, financial services, health, safety and employment
law
www.thomas-carroll.co.uk