Harwin køber KEC
Gennem opkøbet af KEC styrker Harwin positionen inden for interkonnekteringsløsninger til aerospace, forsvar og high-end industriapplikationer (in english).
Harwin has announced that it has acquired KEC Limited, the UK specialist designer and manufacturer of rugged interconnect technologies for the aerospace, defence and high-end industrial sectors.
Founded in 1979, UK-based KEC has built a reputation as a leading manufacturer of high-performance EMC backshells and panel fittings that deliver long-term, reliable operation in complex, mission-critical applications. Harwin will now add the full range of KEC technologies and services to its existing portfolio of high-reliability signal, power and coax connector technologies and accessories.
In addition to expanding the Harwin product range, the acquisition will ensure KEC’s circular and D-type EMC backshells, glands and panel fittings and fully bespoke solutions are available to a wider market thanks to Harwin’s comprehensive global sales, distribution and support network.
- KEC is an outstanding strategic fit for Harwin and the acquisition broadens our product offering, strengthens our position in the aerospace and defence markets, and adds exceptional technical expertise to our business. More importantly, it brings great people into the Harwin family. We are committed to investing for the long term, preserving what has made KEC successful, and creating new opportunities for its employees and customers around the world, says Andrew McQuilken, Harwin’s chief executive officer.
- We chose Harwin as our acquisition partner because of their shared belief in British engineering and manufacturing, and the reputation associated with the company name, says David Dyson, chairman and owner, KEC, while Cheryl Watson, KEC’s managing director and owner states:
- We wanted to find a home where our people, our customers and our values would be respected. Harwin is a fantastic British engineering success story, and we genuinely believe they are the right custodians to take KEC forward.
