News 2008
Acquisition of New Chapel Electronics Limited ("NCE")
TT electronics plc, is pleased to announce that New Chapel Electronics Ltd, based in Fairford, Gloucestershire has joined the Group as from 31st March 2008.
New Chapel Electronics Ltd is a provider of Back-shells, Electrical Harnessing Systems and wiring solutions to the Military and Aerospace Markets.
The Company was formed in 1978 and moved to their current premises in 1987. NCE has a turnover is in excess of £5.5m and employs 90 staff.
New Chapel Electronics Ltd now joins with three other TT electronic plc companies to provide a comprehensive Connector/Back-Shell, Harness and System Solutions for both Military and Commercial Markets.
The Other members of this close team of Companies are:
Harvey Preston the MD of the AB Connector Group of companies welcomed NCE to the team stating “There is a great deal of synergy between NCE and the rest of our Group. With further investment and a joint approach for offering more comprehensive solutions to our Customers, we feel it is an ideal fit.
Mike May has been appointed Director / General Manager and Andy Ponting remains as Sales Director.”
AB Connectors has their VG Approval Confirmed for further 5 Years
AB Connectors is very proud to announce that it has had its VG 95234 approvals extended for another 5 years. This popular bayonet range of connectors has a global demand and as such AB Connectors is pleased to have re-affirmed it’s commitment to ensuring that all the foremost approvals will be available for the future.
Few companies actually hold the VG 95234 approval. Many companies claim to provide a product which is similar to or may conform to the VG specification. It is however accepted that the VG specification is a demanding one and as such demonstrates the level of Quality and Performance which can be expected from this bayonet range of connectors supplied by AB Connectors.
Before you purchase a VG approved product ensure that your supplier has a valid certificate like the one below.
AB Connectors Ltd First in the UK with Iris
AB Connectors has been awarded the IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard) certification.
AB Connectors Ltd is very proud to announce that it is the first UK Company to achieve this distinction and also the First Circular Connector Company anywhere in the World, a remarkable double achievement.
This Certification underpins the Strategy of the Company to become the foremost provider of Connectors and Interconnect Systems to the Major System Integrators and Equipment Manufacturers operating on a Global basis today.
AB Connectors has won major programmes such as the London VLU and SSL projects by demonstrating it’s competitiveness and technical ability to the prime contractor Bombardier. By being awarded the IRIS Certification, AB Connectors has demonstrated both that its systems are robust and that it committed to the Traction Industry into the future.
Promoted by UNIFE and supported by system integrators and equipment manufacturers, IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard) intends to complement the internationally recognized ISO 9001 quality standard. IRIS is unique to the railway industry and to be an extension of ISO 9001.
The UNIFE initiative is modelled on similar quality standards already in place in the aerospace, automotive and the food industries.
IRIS intends to develop and establish an internationally recognized standard that encompass the actual evaluation process as well as an audit and scoring methodology.
To ensure independency, equipment manufacturers will be able to apply for the IRIS certificate from the certification body of their choice. All equipment manufacturers are thus able to seek certification based on the new standard. This certificate will replace individual evaluation by at least the four founders of this initiative (Alstom Transport, AnsaldoBreda, Siemens Transportation and Bombardier Transportation).
AB Connectors appoints a New Distribution Manager
AB Connectors has appointed a new Distribution Manager as part of their growth strategy. Neil Rowley joined us on October 8th from the ITW Group. Neil has a great deal of experience with Distributors and Agents and has been recruited to overhaul the AB Connector’s International Distribution and Agent Network.
Reg Crook, Sales and Marketing Director said of Neil’s appointment:
“The significant growth of AB Connectors over the past few years has resulted in ABC not paying enough attention to our Distributors and Agents. With significant new products being introduced over the next 12 months it is imperative that to maintain our momentum we need to strengthen our Customer Support by improving our product availability on a global basis. AB Connectors has a very strong customer base within which we have numerous customers who operate internationally and expect their various divisions to receive Global support.”
Mobile : +33 (0) 7896 413812, Email : neil.rowley@ttabconnectors.comHypertac and AB Connectors Ltd announce a partnership agreement in circular connectors for Railway applications
SMITHS Interconnect, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announces one of its businesses, Hypertac- a world leading provider of high reliability interconnect solutions using the Hyperboloid contact technology - and AB Connectors Ltd, market leader of interconnect systems for harsh environments, have signed today a partnership agreement on circular connectors based on VG 95234 / MIL-DTL-5015H and fitted with removable rigid inserts.
The agreement enables Hypertac to sell worldwide the hyperboloid contact version of the AB Connectors circular connector range ABCIRP.
The use of the hyperboloid socket will enable the Hypertac CVG series, when used in severe environment applications such as railway equipments, to meet the following requirements:
Hypertac and AB Connectors share the same values: high quality and high reliability of their products, and a high level of service to their customers.
About Hypertac
Hypertac is a leading supplier of high reliability, high performance interconnect solutions and electrical/electronic connectors for the military, aerospace, industrial, mass transit, test & measurement and medical electronics markets. The Hypertac range includes printed circuit board connectors, modular, rectangular, filtered ARINC and circular connectors. Hypertac connectors achieve outstanding performance through the use of hyperboloid contacts.
About AB Connectors Ltd
AB Connectors are recognised market leaders in the design and manufacture of connectors and interconnection systems for harsh environments where high performance and reliability are mandatory. From the principal site at Abercynon in Wales UK, dedicated assembly facilities in the USA and China, together with a co-ordinated global sales and distribution network, it is able to offer customers an unrivalled service.
About Smiths Interconnect
Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group plc, a global engineering business listed on the London Stock Exchange. Smiths Interconnect division designs and manufactures specialized electronic and radio frequency products that connect, protect and control critical systems for the wireless telecommunications, aerospace, defense, space and medical markets.
For further information contact :
Didier Chabault: Marketing Director, Hypertac S.A.
Tél. : +33 2 32 96 91 76, Email: didier.chabault@hypertac.fr
Roberta Rebora : Marketing & Communication Manager, Hypertac Europe
Tél. : +39 010 6036 300, Email: rebora@hypertac.it
Mil-Std_790 Certificate Awarded to TT AB Connectors Ltd
View full Mil-Std-790 certificate (PDF, 200KB)
AB Connectors at Innotrans 2006
Ian Langford and Geraint Davies at Innotrans 2006
New Area Sales Manager for Europe
AB Connectors welcomes Bruno Fromentin back into the company. Until recently Bruno had been employed by ITT Defence - Cannon Connectors within Europe. Bruno Fromentin's task is to grow the Connector business within Europe, both through improving our distributor network and our direct OEM accounts. Bruno can be contacted at:
Direct Line : +33 (0) 1 48 80 33 32
Mobile : +33 (0) 6 87 71 77 76
email : bruno.fromentin@ttabconnectors.com
AB Connectors Ltd appoints a new manufaturer's agent
AB Connectors Ltd is please to announce the appointment of a new manufacturer’s agent...
Military Battery Systems,Inc
8172 Ammons Way,
Arvada,
Colorado, 80005
www.milbatteries.com
Military Battery Systems has history of supporting the US Military Market and is seen as an important addition to the AB Connectors network in the USA. AB Connectors has a number of specialist products which have synergy with the products and market places served by Military Battery Systems Inc
Contact Jim Wagner for further assistance.
Jim Wagner and his team will be responsible for Military business within Colorado, Texas and Virginia
A new Naval connector receives its qualification
AB Connectors Ltd has recently been awarded the CECC 75201-002 specification. This approval is to revision two of the specification and AB Connectors is the first company to achieve this level.
The new range of connectors is also known as the Mk35 range and will be the connector of choice for all new Naval programs. The Mk35 range encompasses a Mil-c-38999 series III insert and will replace the Mk18 Naval connector which has been in service for many years.
AERCO, one of AB Connectors Ltd main distributors, is already holding stocks of this product.
email:sales@aerco.co.uk
website: www.aerco.co.uk
AB Connectors Ltd appoints a new distributor for Canada
AB Connectors Ltd is pleased to announce that Cleeve Technology Incorporated has been appointed the Distributor for AB Connectors Ltd products within Canada.
Cleeve Technology Incorporated will become a Distributor for AB Connectors Ltd as from the 1st January 2006 and is seen as an important step forward in the building of a Global Distribution Network.
Cleeve Technology Incorporated headed up by Paul Church has proven itself to be a dynamic business eager to work with Manufacturers to strengthen their market position. By working with Cleeve Technology Incorporated AB Connectors Ltd is confident of building upon its current Canadian customer base and providing a better service to their future clients.
Cleeve Technology Incorporated has a proven strategy to support the Canadian Military Market, but will also be looking to more Commercial Markets where AB Connectors Ltd is also a recognised force.
Cleeve Technology Incorporated has recently moved into a purpose built new facility in Oshawa, Ontario which will enable them to stock AB Connectors Ltd products as required by the various Canadian Clients.
Reg Crook, Sales and Marketing Director of AB Connectors Ltd recently visited the Cleeve Technology facility in Oshawa and was very impressed with both their facility and the quality of the personnel involved within their business.
“We are looking forward to building upon our Canadian Business with Cleeve Technology, 2006 looks to be an exciting year and our involvement with Cleeve Technology gives us further encouragement.”
Cleeve Technology Incorporated is based at
716 Colonel Sam Drive,
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
L1H 7Y2Tel: 001 905 579 9502,
Fax: 001 905 579 9991
Contact Lesley Puddicombe on lesley.puddicombe@cleevetech.com
AB Connectors at AUSA show in Washington, October 2005
AB Connectors Ltd 2006
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