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Micross, C-MAC Partner to Service U.K. Aerospace and Defense Market
August 6, 2021 | Micross Components, Inc.Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Micross Components Ltd., a leading global provider of mission-critical microelectronic components and services for high-reliability aerospace, defense, space, and industrial applications, based at Norwich, U.K., and C-MAC Electromag BVBA, a leading specialized electronics manufacturer of high-reliability solutions, based in Ronse, Belgium, are pleased to announce a formal partnership, to offer a greater range of products and services to the U.K. Aerospace & Defense industry. The two companies will align their Sales & Marketing and Engineering resources, to offer combined technology solutions, ranging from bare die and wafers, through packaged components and assemblies, to full electronics module build, combined with Electrical and Environmental Test services. Both companies have their quality management systems accredited to ISO 9001 and AS 9100 (for the aerospace industry).
Commenting on the move, Ken Henderson, CEO of C-MAC, stated, "We recognize the valuable reputation and relationships that Micross has established with its customers, as a trusted supplier of high-reliability microelectronics components and services for the aerospace and defense and other market sectors, within both the U.K. and central Europe, as well as globally. At C-MAC, we are looking forward to contributing to the success of this partnership and to realizing the growth objectives for our two companies".
Prof. Olav Noack, CEO of Zobel Values, the Family Office behind C-MAC, stated, "We are delighted at the news of the C-MAC-Micross partnership and we believe this will be profoundly beneficial to both companies."
Commenting on the move, Graham Jefferies, Managing Director of Micross European Operations, stated, "We are very pleased to be able to announce this partnership with C-MAC, who are well recognized as a market-leading company in the provision of complex electronic assemblies for Hi-Rel applications in the automotive, aerospace and defense, and other market sectors. Together, our combined product offering and capabilities are greatly expanded. Leveraging the synergy of our die sourcing, assembly capabilities and hybrid electronics design capabilities, we will be able to provide higher value, optimized integrated solutions for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. We are looking forward to contributing to the success of this partnership and to realizing the growth objectives, for our two companies."
Vincent Buffa, Chairman & CEO of Micross, stated, "Our partnership with C-MAC greatly expands Micross’ product and service offering for the aerospace, defense and Hi-Rel markets we serve. Leveraging the synergy of our combined engineering resources, coupled with our die, packaging, assembly and test capabilities, Micross and C-MAC will provide unparalleled higher value, optimized and integrated microelectronic solutions. We are excited about all the opportunities that will be realized through this partnership, and the impact these will have in expanding both of our businesses."
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