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In 2023, Volex announced its Net Zero Ambitions committing to becoming net zero on its direct emissions by 2035.

Murat Ticaret

A leading manufacturer of complex wire harnesses for the Off-Highway sector

Acquired by Volex in 2023, Murat Ticaret manufactures world-class electrical wiring harnesses and battery cables serving as a TIER 1 supplier to global automotive industry OEMs since 1969. Headquartered in Türkiye with manufacturing and assembly sites across the country, Murat Ticaret also has a manufacturing presence in Macedonia and Mexico.

Murat Ticaret features in-house production capabilities of essential components which result in manufacturing and end product cost savings. Combined with a commitment to quality, a fast response time to changes, expertise in technical requirements and assembly processes, and having a solution-driven culture across its loyal and dedicated workforce, provides Murat the advantage to be a preferred supplier over others in the market.

Visit Murat Ticaret’s website here to learn more about how they are an integral component to the Volex global manufacturing and service footprint.

Our Polish site relocated to Bydgoszcz. With our EV sales growing rapidly, we commenced a project to open a second factory in Tijuana, Baja California. Our Batam site in Indonesia continued its expansions with the construction commencing on a third building.

2023 also saw the completion of our largest acquisition to date. Effective 1 September, the Murat Ticaret wire harness business joined the Volex Group, increasing the business's scope and scale, and introducing a fifth market for us, Off-Highway and Specialist Automotive. As a result, we established a fifth region within our operating model for Türkiye.

Two acquisitions

Review Display Systems

RDS is a UK-based supplier of electronic displays, embedded and IOT solutions

Acquired by Volex in 2022, Review Display Systems (RDS) is a UK-based supplier of electronic displays, embedded and IOT solutions in a broad range of market sectors, including medical, military, industrial and smart buildings. RDS services the world’s leading manufacturers of LCD, TFT, EL, OLED, E-ink and character display technologies along with touchscreen solutions.

Integrated within GTK UK, RDS strengthens Volex’s design and engineering capabilities for customised electronic solutions. RDS is based in Westerham, UK and its 300m2 facility provides extensive in-house engineering expertise, bespoke designs and excellent customer service to OEM customers.

Visit the RDS website here to learn more about how they are an integral component of the Volex global manufacturing and service footprint.

inYantra

High-volume PCB assembly based in India

A joint venture majority investment in 2022, InYantra Technologies provides complete end-to-end PCB assemblies and box-build Integration solutions to a diverse range of customers across the automotive, power electronics, military, consumer, medical, gaming, alternative energy, and other industrial markets. With over 20 years of experience, inYantra focuses on high mix (low to medium volume production) and new product development service, from NPI to volume manufacture on Print to Build basis.

inYantra has the expertise and capability to manufacture an extensive range of SMD & THD boards in its ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949 certified facility. Equipped to manufacture both RoHS and Non-RoHS compliant products, inYantra has also developed its competency in giving complete solutions to its clients, right from concept to prototyping, sampling and production.

Visit inYantra’s website here to learn more about how they are an integral component of the Volex global manufacturing and service footprint.

 

In 2022, Volex announced a 51% acquisition of Inyantra in Pune, India. Inyantra is a PCBA business. The acquisition also delivered 13 acres of industrial land to the Group. The Group also acquired Review Display System (RDS), a UK-based specialist in industrial displays and electronic systems, which joined our GTK UK business.

Four acquisitions

Irvine Electronics

Specialists in mission-critical assemblies for defence

Acquired by Volex in 2021, Irvine Electronics, LLC specialises in turnkey assembly of printed circuit boards and complete box builds in its 50,000 sq ft ESD, FOD and environmental controlled facility. Founded in 1990, Irvine Electronics has over 30 years of industry experience and maintains deep relationships across a wide variety of blue-chip customers.

Irvine Electronics is certified ISO 13485 Medical Device Manufacturing, AS9100D Aerospace and ISO 9001 General Manufacturing servicing the defence, military aerospace, medical and commercial market sectors.

From full turnkey material management programs, and quick turn prototyping to full production capabilities, Irvine Electronics exceeds customer expectations with its quality, time to market and cost-effectiveness.

Prodamex

Prodamex brings an appliance wiring harness business, creating cross-sales opportunities. 

Acquired by Volex in 2022, Prodamex specialises in the manufacturing of wire harness assemblies in its central Mexico, 60,000 sq ft San Luis Potosí facility. Founded in 2007, Prodamex has over 15 years of experience in the white goods and heavy-duty vehicle industries.

Prodamex is ISO 9001 Quality Manufacturing System and UL Wiring Harnesses certified, servicing a wide variety of wire harnesses to domestic appliances and white goods manufacturers to meet customer demands in the North American market and beyond.

Through a wide variety of testing and analysis procedures, Prodamex certifies that all complex and large wire harnesses components are fully operational and will connect and function in the desired fashion with maximum efficiency and conductivity.

Terminal & Cable TC Inc.

TC bolsters position in the defence market and opens up the Off-Highway market

Acquired by Volex in 2022, Terminal & Cable TC Inc. specialises in the manufacturing of ruggedised wire harness assemblies in its 40,000 sq ft Quebec, Canada facility. Founded in 1968, TC Inc. has over 50 years of experience in the defence and specialised automotive industries.

TC Inc’s Quality Management System is AS9100D Aerospace and Defence and ISO 9100:2015 certified. In addition, TC Inc. holds the Canadian CGP (Controlled Goods Program) certification which is Canada’s equivalent to the US ITAR requirement. TC Inc. services the military, aerospace, automotive and “off highway” industrial, agricultural and construction market sectors.

From the design of wire harnesses to specifications, design improvements, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing to the most demanding requirements, TC Inc. will ensure uninterrupted supply of top-quality wire harness products, delivered on-time, for a competitive price.

DE-KA

Acquired by Volex in 2021, DE-KA Elektroteknik is the leading power cord and plug manufacturer in the European market, providing assembly services for the world’s major appliance manufacturers through its two production facilities in Türkiye.

Its primary customers include white goods, domestic appliances, and consumer electronics.

DE-KA meets high quality standards, reliable delivery schedules, and product and price optimisation through its well-educated and experienced employees within every department. DE-KA is ISO 9001:2015 quality system certified, with its entire product range compliant with REACH and RoHS regulations.

Visit DE-KA’s website here to learn more about how they are an integral component to the Volex global manufacturing and service footprint.

In 2021, Volex acquired DEKA, a leading power cord producer for the white goods sector. DE-KA operates two plants in Türkiye, one near Istanbul (Cayirova) and one near the southern port of Izmir in Manisa. In the same year, Volex completed three acquisitions in the Americas, bringing into the Group Irvine Electronics in California, Prodamex in Mexico and Terminal & Cable in Carignan, Quebec, Canada.

In April 2020, the head office moved to Basingstoke.

While the Covid-19 pandemic caused disruption around the world, the Volex team relocated its Suzhou plant to a new site in the city to support its ambitious plans for the expansion of this site. The Batam site also doubled in size during 2020.

100 years of being registered at Companies House in the UK

Servatron

Brought PCBa and box-build / integration capability. Also, an EMS provider in high-growth segments

Acquired by Volex in 2019, Servatron is a highly experienced turnkey provider of custom contract manufacturing and assembly services to the electronics industry. Its capabilities include PCBA, cable and wire harness, electro-mechanical assembly, system integration, custom packaging, configuration, test development and direct fulfillment services. With over 20 years of experience, Servatron is fully capable of providing small prototype quantities, to production volumes, to leading OEMs.

Through its experienced and highly trained personnel, world-class manufacturing facility, and state-of-the-art  equipment, Servatron provides the highest quality finished goods when and where its customers need them. Servatron is ISO9001, ISO13485 and AS9100 accredited, ensuring that controlled processes are implemented throughout all manufacturing and test operations. Servatron has earned a reputation for producing high-quality, complex products with a combination of unmatched customer service, flexibility, and on-time delivery.

In 2019, Volex acquired Servatron a PCBA and EMS business located in Spokane, Washington State. The Group also acquired Ta Hsing, a cable maker in Shenzhen, China. This enabled Volex to start its journey to become a vertically integrated business.

We also marked 100 years of being registered at Companies House in the UK. In 2019, the Group started to strengthen its management team and Jon Boaden joined as the Group's Financial Controller, acting as a deputy for Daren Morris. Alan Taylor joined as Group HR Director and took over the HR agenda from Daren.

Manufacturing in the UK again

GTK

Acquired by Volex in 2018, GTK is a world-class manufacturer of high-quality electronics solutions including standard and custom cable assemblies, connectors and displays, while offering a full manufacturing solutions service.

Founded in 1990, GTK has over 30 years’ experience in sourcing, designing and supplying customers with a wide range of high-performance products.

As a leading supplier of electronic solutions, with manufacturing locations in the UK, Romania and Asia, GTK provides services that prioritise customers' needs, and ensures the smooth and efficient delivery of high-quality products for a wide range of applications. GTK holds several global accreditations, including ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015. Additionally, its UK and Romanian manufacturing facilities are both UL approved, with the UK facility also AS9100D certified.

Visit GTK’s website here to learn more about how they are an integral component of the Volex global manufacturing and service footprint.

Silcotec

Offers low-cost production in Slovakia alongside the opportunity to cross-sell Volex expertise to new medical customers.

Acquired by Volex in 2018, Silcotec Europe services cable and electro-mechanical assembly requirements right up to system integration for the medical and high-tech industrial sectors. With the flexibility and agility required for ‘high mix / low volume’ production, Silcotec has the internal infrastructure and manufacturing talent to manage complex customer portfolios, which results in leading service levels among their customer supply chains.

In Europe, Silcotec has a reputation among medical and high-tech OEMs as a customer-orientated supplier providing high-quality, cost-effective electronic solutions. The facility in Komarno, Slovakia, is accredited to current standards for ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO13485 while being UL, CSA and ETL certified for specific products.

MC Electronics

New medical and industrial consumers with quick-turn capability.

Acquired by Volex in 2018, MC Electronics provides quick turn / high mix contract manufacturing of cable assemblies, wire harnesses and box builds. Founded in 1981, MC Electronics has 40 years' extensive experience working collaboratively with customers from NPI and prototypes, to full production across North America, Asia and Europe.

MC Electronics is certified ISO13485 Medical Device Manufacturing and ISO9001 General Manufacturing. From medical device, security & inspection, factory automation and industrial products, MC Electronics provides high-performance, reliability, quality and cost effectiveness to its customers.

Volex hired John Molloy and Jessica Yu in 2017 – both had worked together previously in TT Electronics. In 2018, Volex acquired Silcotec Europe Ltd, GTK UK Ltd and MC Electronics Inc. Through its ownership, GTK is now manufacturing in the UK again after a gap of over 10 years.

Launched our V-Novus cable range

In 2015, we launched our V-Novus cable range and were one of the first two companies to be Infiniband-registered for EDR transmission. This was the year that Nat Rothschild joined the Company and quickly established himself as our Executive Chairman. Nat had originally bought into the Company back in 2008.

With the support of the CFO, Daren Morris, Nat and Daren started to take Volex through a restructuring, which saw Volex return to profit in 2018. Since 2015, when the current executive management team took over after a series of difficult years for the Company, Volex has once again become a profitable, expanding and acquisitive business.

In 2013, we acquired APM Opics Group and IP.

Launched our V-lock range

In 2006, we launched our V-lock range, while the following year saw us produce our first high-speed copper cables. In 2008, we launched a halogen-free cable range, delivering a more environmentally friendly and fire-resistant product.

In 2009, Volex plc moved its head office from the northwest to London, where it remained for the next 10 years. In the same year, the Volex Harness Division was spun off to create Ionix Systems Ltd, which was acquired by Amphenol in 2013.

Our growth through acquisitions continued into the new millennium

In 2000, we acquired Mitema Industri AB, with plants in Sweden and Estonia, and completed the purchase of the remaining 40% of Volex do Brasil ltda., formerly Telepart Cables. New facilities were established in the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan and China.

In 2001, we established new manufacturing facilities in Vietnam and Indonesia, and closed the Dartmouth site in the USA. However, the Group was hit hard by the telecoms crash of 2001, and the next decade saw a period of consolidation and a refocus away from telecoms to the medical and industrial sectors.

In 2002, we restructured our European data/telco and powercords operations. We established two facilities in Poland, but closed our Chula Vista and Wilmington sites in the USA. This year also saw us produce the first duckhead component.

Three more acquisitions

In 1997, the acquisition of Capulum, with its plant located in Ottawa, Canada. We acquired sites in Croatia (Zagreb) and Malaysia (Kota Bahru factory and the Shah Alam office) directly from Ericsson in December 1997.

In 1998, the acquisition of a majority stake in Telepart Cables gave us a site in Brazil.

In 1999, the acquisition of Belden Inc., with further plants in the USA, Mexico. Our operation in Chennai, India was also acquired this year.

The company’s centenary year

The early 1990s were a turning point for the Company and would mark the start of the Volex Group we know today. In 1992, the Company’s centenary year, a number of major changes were made to bring about an important strategic repositioning of the Group’s products and markets.

In July 1991, the Company sold its Volex Accessories division due to a long-term downturn in the building industry. However, throughout the 1990s, the Group acquired a number of new businesses including:

In 1992, the acquisition of Cable Products, Inc., meant Volex gained manufacturing operations in the USA and Ireland. This enabled Volex to enter the field of data cable assemblies. Volex also acquired a 60% interest in Mayor Pte Ltd in Singapore with a site in Shenzhen. In addition, Volex acquired Icontec Inc. in the US and Ionix High Performance Wiring Systems in the UK.

In January 1993, the acquisition of Component Manufacturing Services Inc. in Massachusetts and North Carolina.

Selling products around the world

Although it was, by now, selling its products around the world, the firm remained a UK-centred, family-run company for most of the 20th century. However, a series of difficult years financially saw the closure of the cables division in Salford in 1983, and the sales of the security products business in 1984. The Frederick Road factory closed in 1986. After the last members of the Goldstone family left the board of directors, the Company changed its name in 1984 to “Volex Group plc” and began attaching the Volex brand name to most of its individual operations – later becoming simply “Volex plc” in 2011.

Expansion into Ireland

The 1970s saw further growth, including an expansion into Ireland with an electrical conductors plant in Dublin, an electrical accessories plant in Carrick-on-Shannon and a plastics factory in Cork. Factory floorspace in UK exceeded 2 million sq ft, with 12 factories in the North West of England alone. Patented and launched UK’s first moulded plugs for domestic use.

Supplying complete electrical systems to a quarter of the British car market

The 1960s represented innovation and modernity, and alongside the traditional range of cables and flexibles, the Company started to produce wires for fluorescent lighting and coaxial television feeder cables. According to the The Times, by 1968, the Company was supplying complete electrical systems to a quarter of the British car market.

By 1969, Ward & Goldstone was selling its products in around 100 overseas markets. Although production remained UK-based, it had established local representative offices and distribution centres around the world, including in Ireland, mainland Europe, Africa, south and central America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and elsewhere in Asia. That year, it employed around 6,000 staff in 15 UK factories and offices, and throughout the period was a major supplier to the electrical, radio, television, domestic appliance, automobile and aircraft industries, as well as to government departments. Its products included wiring systems for cars, buses and lorries, power and television cables, batteries and lighting accessories, as well as plugs, sockets, fuses and switches for domestic use in homes.

"Volex” brand name made a comeback in the late 1950s

By the mid-1950s, the range of plastic goods being offered included belts, lampshades and handbags, although the majority of moulded material still went into the ever-popular range of electrical accessories. Indeed, it was to promote a new range of top-quality accessories that the “Volex” brand name made a comeback in the late 1950s.

Product ranges in all divisions continued to expand after 1945. The Company was especially well placed to exploit the post-war plastics boom, having been involved in plastics and moulding technology since before the war.

Volex Group began as Ward & Goldstone

In 1892, the Volex Group began as Ward & Goldstone, founded by Meyer Hart Goldstone and James Henry Ward. Its only capital was a £50 loan. From modest beginnings in a 300 sq ft two-storey building in Gorton, a suburb of Manchester, England, Mr Goldstone and Mr Ward laid the foundations of a business that grew continuously and progressed to incorporation as a limited company in 1919.

By 1922, the Company employed 850 people and manufactured and/or sold a wide range of electrical products, including lamps, torches, medical coils, electric kettles, batteries, dynamos and telephones, as well as wireless telegraphy sets. As early as 1910, Ward & Goldstone had begun using the “Volex” brand name to market dry-cell batteries. During the Second World War, the Company supplied radio communications products for the UK military, in particular wiring accessories that were used in RAF aircraft.

Volex's association with the automotive industry began in 1911 when it started to supply wiring harnesses made from the growing range of “W&G” cables and wires to the brand-new Ford plant in Manchester. By 1920, Volex was producing a Volex Motorcycle Lighting set. Today, Volex carries this tradition forward with its involvement in EV markets.