Key Takeaways
- Kasdon Electronics celebrated 30 years with an open day, showcasing a new 7000 sq ft extension and future growth plans.
- The event highlighted the company’s heritage and its new opportunities as part of the NOTE group.
- Recent investments include SMT production capacity, AOI technology, and new management appointments, bolstering manufacturing capabilities.
- The Wolverhampton expansion demonstrates NOTE UK’s ongoing investment in the electronics sector, following the acquisition of STI Enterprises.
- NOTE UK is a key player in Northern Europe’s Electronics Manufacturing Services industry.
The Open day celebrated 30 years of Kasdon Electronics, the official opening of our 7000 sq ft extension, and the growth plans that being part of the NOTE group enables.
NOTE UK Celebrates Major Investment and Expansion at our Wolverhampton Manufacturing Facility Kasdon Electronics
The open day brought together customers, suppliers, partners and industry stakeholders to celebrate both the proud heritage of Kasdon Electronics and the exciting future that lies ahead as the business enters a new era.
At the heart of the event was the unveiling of a substantial expansion programme that has strengthened the site’s manufacturing capabilities and positioned it for continued growth across the Defence, Industrial, Communications and MedTech sectors.
Recent investments at the Wolverhampton facility include:
• A new 7,000 sq ft manufacturing extension
• Additional SMT production capacity
• Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) technology
• X-ray inspection capability
• Vapour phase soldering technology
• Flying probe test equipment
• Strengthened operational leadership through 2 key management appointments
These investments form part of NOTE UK’s wider commitment to creating one of the most capable and responsive electronics manufacturing networks in the UK.
Honouring the Past. Building the Future.
Held under the theme “Honouring the Past. Building the Future.”, the event recognised the strong foundations established by Kasdon Electronics while showcasing the opportunities created through becoming part of the NOTE Group.
Neil Owen, Vice President of NOTE UK, said:
Today is about celebrating both legacy and progress. Kasdon Electronics built an excellent reputation for quality, expertise and customer service, and those values remain at the heart of this business. Through investment in facilities, technology and people, we are creating an even stronger platform for future growth as NOTE Wolverhampton.
Johannes Lind-Widestam, President and CEO of NOTE Group, said:
The transformation of our Wolverhampton facility reflects exactly what NOTE seeks to achieve through its acquisitions and investments. We build on strong local businesses, preserve the expertise and customer relationships that made them successful, and then invest to create even greater opportunities for customers, employees and stakeholders. The transition to NOTE Wolverhampton demonstrates our commitment to long-term growth in the UK and further strengthens our position as a leading manufacturing partner for high-reliability electronics.
Steve Stockley, Managing Director of Kasdon Electronics, added:
This is a proud day for our team, our customers and our partners. The investment made in Wolverhampton demonstrates NOTE’s long-term commitment to this site and to UK manufacturing. We now have enhanced capabilities, increased capacity and an exciting future ahead as part of a growing international organisation.
NOTE’s continued investment across the UK
The Wolverhampton expansion reflects NOTE UK’s continued investment across its manufacturing operations and follows the company’s recent acquisition of STI Enterprises, further strengthening NOTE’s position within the defence and high-reliability electronics sectors.
About NOTE UK
NOTE UK is part of the NOTE Group, one of Northern Europe’s leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers.