MANCHESTER, UK – To meet the growing demand for Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) assemblies, leading electronics manufacturer, UK Circuits, has made further investments in equipment with their Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly line.

UK Circuits anticipate utilising their new reflow oven and unloader equipment to meet rising demands from UK PCB manufacturing; while ensuring they exceed customer expectations for speed, efficiency and quality.

“This investment is a testament to our dedication to innovation and excellence. By incorporating the latest SMT technology, we’re able to stay ahead of the curve and meet the evolving needs of our customers with precision and reliability” says Marc Ellis, Managing Director of UK Circuits.

With a strong focus on quality, UK Circuits has invested heavily in assembly technology and equipment to maintain high production standards.

Their new production line equipment enables flexible head configurations, allowing them to accommodate varying capacities and requirements, whilst handling a wide range of components.

With two of their three production lines now being fully automated, UK Circuits is able to achieve placement speeds of up to 22,000 components per hour per line on PCB’s of up to 1200mm in size.

“We’ve seen an increase in British companies choosing UK electronics manufacturing to ensure supply-chain reliability. Given this rising demand for local manufacturing, we aim to use our latest investment in automated SMT assembly to scale our operations while delivering the even higher standards that customers expect from UK Circuits” adds Marc.

With a 20,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility and a growing team of over 60 electronics specialists, UK Circuits is one of Britain’s leading contract electronics manufacturers.

Founded in 1997, UK Circuits specialises in the production of both surface-mounted (on Printed Circuit Boards or PCBs) and conventionally assembled (through-the-hole) electronics for over 100 customers with numbers continuing to grow.

“Thanks to the growth we’ve achieved this year, we’ve been able to invest in new equipment, cutting-edge technology and our staff. With the expansion of our assembly line equipment, operated by our expanded team of skilled engineers, we can deliver quality-first manufacturing to new markets, with the capacity to handle even greater quantities in 2025” concludes Marc.

More information about UK Circuits can be found at: https://www.ukcircuits.co.uk/ 

NEW BRITAIN, CT – MicroCare, a leading provider of critical cleaning solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Dagmara Charyk as the new Regulatory Affairs Manager. In this key role, Dagmara will oversee regulatory compliance, product registrations, and industry standards, further strengthening the MicroCare commitment to delivering safe and effective products to its customers.

Dagmara brings a wealth of experience in regulatory affairs, with a strong background in compliance and quality assurance within the chemical industry. With her previous experience at Benjamin Moore & Co. and CellMark, she has a proven history of navigating complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring that products meet all necessary safety and efficacy standards.

“Dagmara’s expertise and passion for regulatory compliance will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and expand our product offerings,” said Venesia Hurtubise, Vice President of Technology & Compliance, at MicroCare. “Her knowledge and dedication to maintaining the highest regulatory standards will help us ensure that our customers can trust in the quality and safety of our products.”

In her new position, Dagmara will be responsible for monitoring and interpreting regulatory developments, coordinating submissions to regulatory agencies, and ensuring that all MicroCare products comply with applicable regulations in the markets they serve. She will work closely with the R&D and Marketing teams to support product launches and maintain compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

“I am thrilled to join MicroCare and contribute to a company that values innovation and safety,” said Dagmara. “I look forward to collaborating with the talented team here to ensure that we meet and exceed all regulatory requirements while delivering exceptional products to our customers.” Dagmara holds a BS in Chemistry from the University of Rhode Island and a graduate certificate in Clinical Toxicology from the University of Florida. Her extensive background and commitment to regulatory excellence make her a valuable addition to the MicroCare team. For more information about MicroCare, LLC and its fiber optic cleaning products, please visit www.microcare.com.

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI – Adco Circuits, a Michigan-based electronics assembler, has reinforced its unyielding commitment to national security by achieving SensCy Score™ 800+ Club status, with a score of 873. A score exceeding 800 indicates exceptional cyber hygiene and preparation against cyber threats. Adco Circuits has also earned its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 compliance, a critical step for businesses that work with the U.S. Department of Defense.

“We’re proud to earn a SensCy Score that goes above and beyond industry standards,” said Adco Circuits President, Marc Damman. “Data security is a top priority at Adco Circuits. How you build it matters, but how you protect and safeguard critical data matters just as much, if not more, particularly in the critical defense, aerospace, and healthcare markets.”

Companies earn a SensCy Score™ by undergoing an evaluation by SensCy, a cybersecurity firm led by former Michigan Governor, Rick Snyder. Using a variety of data points, the score offers a numeric representation of an organization’s cyber health. Achieving a SensCy Score™ over 800 signifies an exceptionally robust cybersecurity posture, reflecting strong preventative measures, regulatory compliance, and effective risk mitigation.

Adco Circuits score of 873 further demonstrates the organization’s ability to detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats while enhancing stakeholder trust and competitive positioning, particularly in regulated industries like defense and healthcare. Moreover, a high SensCy Score™ can lead to additional benefits such as lower cyber insurance premiums and improved readiness for potential incidents.

In 2024, manufacturing topped tech as the industry most vulnerable to data breaching. “We know manufacturing is a target for cyber threats — especially small and mid-sized businesses,” noted Damman, “That’s why Adco Circuits is very proactive when it comes to security. Our customers absolutely depend on us to safeguard sensitive data, protect against supply chain disruptions, and maintain operational resilience.”

In addition to SensCy 800+ Club achievement, Adco Circuits’ work toward CMMC Level 1 certification further cements its reputation as a trusted partner in a competitive, regulated defense market. Adco Circuits certification is currently in the final stages of implementation and is set to become effective on December 16, 2024. CMMC certification is vital for printed circuit board assemblers (PCBAs) like Adco Circuits due to increasing cybersecurity requirements in defense and government supply chains. It ensures that companies handling sensitive government information meet specific cybersecurity standards set by the Department of Defense (DOD), and that robust cybersecurity practices are implemented and maintained.

BANGKOK – In mid-December 2024, our team in Thailand completed the re-layout activities of our refurbished, former mechanics factory in Thailand. The electronics factory is now 22,000 sqm. The refurbished factory building was handed over to Bjorn Fiskers and his team in May 2024 after moving our mechanics production into a new factory building in close proximity to the electronics factory.

“I am very proud of my team here in Thailand. They have worked hard to ensure a smooth translation of equipment, products, and people. Next step for us is to work with 5S activities to ensure optimal efficiency within the newly structured production and support areas,” says Bjorn Fiskers, MD at GPV Electronics TH and GPV Mechanics TH, both situated in the Bangkok area.

A team effort

The re-layout activities have included relocating equipment and machinery, including the SMT and THT areas, the coating area, testing, box-build assembly and Kardex. The electronics factory also features a new SMT overpressure room equipped with a new stand-alone control system.

“The refurbishment is a significant milestone in further strengthening our operational footprint in Southeast Asia. It has been a huge layout exercise, where almost no area has been un-touched, and I am impressed about the execution without significant impacts to our current deliveries. A big congratulations to our team in Thailand for their dedicated work, making us able to ensure service excellence for our customers,” says Martin Kjærbo, COO at GPV.

In July 2024, solar panels were installed on top of the factory building, supporting our target of a 70% reduction in greenhouse gas intensity in our scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2028 (from a 2020 baseline).

Building our global presence

The completion of the re-layout in Thailand is part of our recent expansions of factories to match our global footprint to where our customers need us. Last year, we opened our new state-of-the-art electronics factory in Sri Lanka, and during 2024, we have worked on getting our new electronics factory in Piestany, Slovakia, ready for production. Simultaneously, we are expanding our electronics factory in Mexico.

A key benefit of our global footprint is our ability to share best practices across our locations. This way, we can ensure harmonised and optimised standards throughout our operations to the benefit of our customers.

Currently, we have 17 factories and 7,500 employees spread across 12 countries.