There are a lot of factors affecting the ever changing Pcb market, globally and in the UK. The decreasing volume in the UK market not only changes the shape and size of the UK Pcb manufacturers but it changes the supply base. From over 450 Pcb fab houses some 20 years ago to around 45 […]...
It is with great sadness I can report that our former employee, Alan Dewick, passed away last night (16/01/2018). Alan will be known to many of you as he was a friend and colleague of us here at Minnitron for over 15 years. His dedication and knowledge of the Pcb industry was second to [&hell...
The UK PCB industry is not alone in being affected by Global issues, especially those emanating from China, but this one is a biggy. After a year of uncertainty the reality has finally hit our shores and it is hitting hard. The short story is that the copper foil used as the main conductor [&...
Spring 2017 edition It was a pleasure to be featured in Breakthrough Magazine Spring 2017 edition. The article describes the pioneering insight of our founder George Goodfellow through to the current day Managing Director, Paul Goodfellow. What perils were overcome in the last 55 years of business...
You have an idea, maybe even a design. Before you the opportunities are endless, but so are the questions. To turn your idea into a working product takes many steps and you aren’t likely to know where to turn and who to turn to. Minnitron Ltd has been helping people through this process...
Do you want to improve the reliability of you product? Do you want to reduce manufacturing defects? Do you want to speed up time to market? If the answer to any of these questions is “Yes” then please take a look out our Hints and tips videos which include invaluable information about De...
There is one thing that you can always be certain of in business and that is uncertainty! In the PCB industry there are many ups and downs ranging from the fluctuation in the type and volume of work that we receive to the massive changes in the global economy, mainly from China, that affect our [&he...
We at Minnitron Ltd understand that quick and on-time delivery is essential to our industry.To reflect this we are reducing our standard lead time for all orders of less than £300 value to 10 Working days. We are also reducing all of the premiums “down a notch” to reflect this change...
We believe there are a number of reasons why it makes sound business sense to use a UK supplier for your PCB needs. As a UK-based, family firm we believe in investing in our staff, which then pays dividends for our customers too. Many of our team members have been with us for a number of years and a...
The UK Pcb manufacturing industry has changed out of all recognition in the last 25 years. UK Plc was a world player in manufacturing. Respected and trusted throughout the globe for quality, precision lead processes resulting in a superior product. This hasn’t changed today. In fact this has beco...