Elite Electronic Systems
Elite Electronic Systems
Equipped for International Growth
Elite Electronic Systems
Equipped for International Growth Elite Electronic Systems Ltd has built a diverse and profitable portfolio in its native Ireland and is well on its way to replicating its success on the other side of the Atlantic Written by: Matthew Staff Produced by: Jack Henderson >>>
David Allen, MD Elite Electronics 2
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Elite Electronic Systems Equipped for International Growth
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lite Electronic Systems (EES)’s expansion to the US seven years ago has proven to be a shrewd move as its international status continues to keep the contracting company towards the top of the electronic manufacturing industry. The decision to grow the business to South Carolina 20 years after its inception in Northern Ireland was taken to not only expand its own footprint, but to give its loyal customers the option to do the same, and Managing
Product assembly 4
Director (MD), David Allen has been delighted to see these plans reach fruition. “We have customers who are achieving considerable growth, allowing us to grow with them,” he said. “Our focus on being a manufacturing partner and adding value to what our customers produce has ensured that even in the toughest times quality work was still the norm. “We look forward to maintaining our position as one of Ireland’s top electronics manufacturers and to building our customer profile in the UK and beyond.” Pathway to the US Offering specialised services, including printed circuit board (PCB) and cable assembly, as well as complete system integration and customer test services, has alleviated EES to industry notoriety and this is now being replicated in the US. “In 2006, Elite opened a 50,000 square feet facility in South Carolina to develop capacity for US clients and to create a pathway for its UK and Irish customers who wanted to expand into the US,” Allen explained. This enables existing UK and Irish customers to assemble
Turnkey products
Tailored service
Our focus on being a manufacturing partner and adding value to what our customers produce has ensured that even in the toughest times quality work was still the norm” — David Allen, MD, Elite Electronics products like PCBs in the UK before shipping them to America to complete the box build – a formula which received immediate positive feedback from said clients. Allen continued: “Elite offers customers who want to work in the United States a number of key benefits; a major saving in time and money in sourcing components and quantifying suppliers, heightened awareness of the duty, tax and legal implications when trading in the USA and US approval
and quality accreditation including UL approved and US ISO9001.” Elite’s storage hub in the US also provides customers with options in regards to warehousing, distribution and logistics, with the company’s supply chain services integral to the overall partnership. Manufacturing partner The turnkey nature of Elite’s work means that each customers is offered a unique tailored service, with the overall “aim of becoming 5
Elite Electronic Systems Equipped for International Growth
an extension of their core business activities”, according Allen, who is also a Co-founder of the company. “Elite is capable of handling purchasing, manufacturing, testing, and distribution,” he added. “Each customer has varying requirements so it is our aim to work closely with the customer to find out the most efficient process and tailor our service.” Customers in markets including power generation, medical devices and telecommunications are loyal, long-standing clients of EES in Ireland, and epitomise the overall philosphy that the company has on
EES is committed to its workforce 6
Top of the electronics manufacturing industry 7
Elite Electronic Systems Equipped for International Growth
Let us tell you about what we can do for you.
STATISTICS
And about the 1% we can’t. Helen Bicknell Sales Manager, UK One of our 33 Key Account Managers
There is almost nothing we can’t or won’t produce for our customers. But no one is perfect. Offering you the widest and the best range of products is the foundation of our work of producing PCBs for demanding customers, on time, with zero defects, and at the lowest total cost. We are the NCAB Group. An 18-year-old Swedish newcomer to the UK market.
Call us on +44 01380 736140, e-mail to [email protected] or visit www.ncabgroup.com for more info.
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supplier relationships. “Elite is proud to be described by many of their customers as ‘manufacturing partner’ or ‘manufacturing arm’,” Allen said. “Our policy of treating customers as partners in the process is key in developing long-term relationships. “This means working with customers through the difficult prototyping and early testing phases, utilising our expertise in design for manufacture and design for test and delivering the best possible electronics for our customer. This can only be done in partnership.” Proactive investments As well as international expansion, the company also employs a strong ethos of internal growth and capital investments to ensure increased capacities, volumes and flexibility within the business. This has recently included a £500,000 investment into new equipment and optimised training for its highly skilled workforce. An Elite induction course is backed up by on-the-job training and specific IPC 610/62 training to bring each employee up to the highest manufacturing standards. Internal progression and performance-related bonuses
Industry: Electronic Manufacturing
EES invests in equipment provide further incentives for the committed workforce which keeps EES fully prepared for matters outside the company’s control, such as the recent economic struggles in Europe. “Like everyone else, Elite has encountered the difficulties presented by the recent times,” Allen explained. “Elite have been proactive to ensure a smooth passage through choppy waters.” This involved strategic acquisitions of new equipment and technology, as well as the creation of a sales and marketing team and a campaign of brand awareness – all done with a view to achieving 10 percent per annum growth and continuing its overall development, both in existing and potential markets, at home and overseas.
Founded: 1989 Headquarters: Enniskillen, Northern Ireland Key People/Titles: David Allen, Managing Director Products: Contract Electronic Manufacturing Services Revenue: £26 million Employees: 230 Website:
www.elitees.com
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Elite Electronic Systems Elite Electronic Systems Ltd, Lackaboy Industrial Estate Tempo Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, N. Ireland BT74 4RL Tel: +44 (0)28 6632 7172 | Fax: +44 (0)28 6632 5668 [email protected] www.elitees.com Powered by:
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Equipped for International Growth
Elite Electronic Systems
Equipped for International Growth Elite Electronic Systems Ltd has built a diverse and profitable portfolio in its native Ireland and is well on its way to replicating its success on the other side of the Atlantic Written by: Matthew Staff Produced by: Jack Henderson >>>
David Allen, MD Elite Electronics 2
3
Elite Electronic Systems Equipped for International Growth
E
lite Electronic Systems (EES)’s expansion to the US seven years ago has proven to be a shrewd move as its international status continues to keep the contracting company towards the top of the electronic manufacturing industry. The decision to grow the business to South Carolina 20 years after its inception in Northern Ireland was taken to not only expand its own footprint, but to give its loyal customers the option to do the same, and Managing
Product assembly 4
Director (MD), David Allen has been delighted to see these plans reach fruition. “We have customers who are achieving considerable growth, allowing us to grow with them,” he said. “Our focus on being a manufacturing partner and adding value to what our customers produce has ensured that even in the toughest times quality work was still the norm. “We look forward to maintaining our position as one of Ireland’s top electronics manufacturers and to building our customer profile in the UK and beyond.” Pathway to the US Offering specialised services, including printed circuit board (PCB) and cable assembly, as well as complete system integration and customer test services, has alleviated EES to industry notoriety and this is now being replicated in the US. “In 2006, Elite opened a 50,000 square feet facility in South Carolina to develop capacity for US clients and to create a pathway for its UK and Irish customers who wanted to expand into the US,” Allen explained. This enables existing UK and Irish customers to assemble
Turnkey products
Tailored service
Our focus on being a manufacturing partner and adding value to what our customers produce has ensured that even in the toughest times quality work was still the norm” — David Allen, MD, Elite Electronics products like PCBs in the UK before shipping them to America to complete the box build – a formula which received immediate positive feedback from said clients. Allen continued: “Elite offers customers who want to work in the United States a number of key benefits; a major saving in time and money in sourcing components and quantifying suppliers, heightened awareness of the duty, tax and legal implications when trading in the USA and US approval
and quality accreditation including UL approved and US ISO9001.” Elite’s storage hub in the US also provides customers with options in regards to warehousing, distribution and logistics, with the company’s supply chain services integral to the overall partnership. Manufacturing partner The turnkey nature of Elite’s work means that each customers is offered a unique tailored service, with the overall “aim of becoming 5
Elite Electronic Systems Equipped for International Growth
an extension of their core business activities”, according Allen, who is also a Co-founder of the company. “Elite is capable of handling purchasing, manufacturing, testing, and distribution,” he added. “Each customer has varying requirements so it is our aim to work closely with the customer to find out the most efficient process and tailor our service.” Customers in markets including power generation, medical devices and telecommunications are loyal, long-standing clients of EES in Ireland, and epitomise the overall philosphy that the company has on
EES is committed to its workforce 6
Top of the electronics manufacturing industry 7
Elite Electronic Systems Equipped for International Growth
Let us tell you about what we can do for you.
STATISTICS
And about the 1% we can’t. Helen Bicknell Sales Manager, UK One of our 33 Key Account Managers
There is almost nothing we can’t or won’t produce for our customers. But no one is perfect. Offering you the widest and the best range of products is the foundation of our work of producing PCBs for demanding customers, on time, with zero defects, and at the lowest total cost. We are the NCAB Group. An 18-year-old Swedish newcomer to the UK market.
Call us on +44 01380 736140, e-mail to [email protected] or visit www.ncabgroup.com for more info.
Click, Search, Find, Buy Anglia Live the NEW online ordering service from Anglia. Visit us at www.anglia-live.com
To register on Anglia Live go to www.anglia-live.com/register
supplier relationships. “Elite is proud to be described by many of their customers as ‘manufacturing partner’ or ‘manufacturing arm’,” Allen said. “Our policy of treating customers as partners in the process is key in developing long-term relationships. “This means working with customers through the difficult prototyping and early testing phases, utilising our expertise in design for manufacture and design for test and delivering the best possible electronics for our customer. This can only be done in partnership.” Proactive investments As well as international expansion, the company also employs a strong ethos of internal growth and capital investments to ensure increased capacities, volumes and flexibility within the business. This has recently included a £500,000 investment into new equipment and optimised training for its highly skilled workforce. An Elite induction course is backed up by on-the-job training and specific IPC 610/62 training to bring each employee up to the highest manufacturing standards. Internal progression and performance-related bonuses
Industry: Electronic Manufacturing
EES invests in equipment provide further incentives for the committed workforce which keeps EES fully prepared for matters outside the company’s control, such as the recent economic struggles in Europe. “Like everyone else, Elite has encountered the difficulties presented by the recent times,” Allen explained. “Elite have been proactive to ensure a smooth passage through choppy waters.” This involved strategic acquisitions of new equipment and technology, as well as the creation of a sales and marketing team and a campaign of brand awareness – all done with a view to achieving 10 percent per annum growth and continuing its overall development, both in existing and potential markets, at home and overseas.
Founded: 1989 Headquarters: Enniskillen, Northern Ireland Key People/Titles: David Allen, Managing Director Products: Contract Electronic Manufacturing Services Revenue: £26 million Employees: 230 Website:
www.elitees.com
Visit us online:
www.anglia-live.com
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Elite Electronic Systems Elite Electronic Systems Ltd, Lackaboy Industrial Estate Tempo Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, N. Ireland BT74 4RL Tel: +44 (0)28 6632 7172 | Fax: +44 (0)28 6632 5668 [email protected] www.elitees.com Powered by:
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