Intelliconnect Europe awarded SC21 Silver Performance Standard Award at Farnborough Air Show 2024

SC21 – 21st Century Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industry Supply Chain Programme

The Farnborough Airshow 2024 was a remarkable event for Intelliconnect (Europe) Ltd and their parent company Trexon, filled with exciting moments, significant recognitions, and valuable connections. Over the course of the week, their senior team engaged with industry leaders and showcased their latest innovations in mission-critical connectors.

A highlight of the event was Managing Director, Gareth Phillips, receiving the prestigious SC21 Silver Award from Magnus Dimming, Group Director and Global Category Director of Raw Material at BAE. This is the sixth consecutive year the UK based specialist manufacturer of RF, waterproof and cryogenic connectors and cable harness assemblies has achieved the SC21 Silver Performance Standard Award and underscores Intelliconnect’s relentless pursuit of quality and innovation.

Gareth Phillips says, “This was a week of innovation and engagement. Our booth was a hive of activity, and we had the pleasure of meeting numerous professionals who were eager to learn about our advanced connectivity solutions. The engagement and enthusiasm from visitors were truly inspiring, reaffirming our commitment to excellence in the aerospace industry. Insights gathered from discussions and presentations will help us stay ahead of industry trends and continuously improve our product offerings.”

Since its inception, the SC21 programme has had over 880 participating companies signed up to its principles and engaged in engaged in demonstrating their continuous performance improvement. Launched 18 years ago SC21 has grown into the largest Supply Chain Improvement programme in the UK Aerospace and Defence sector. The programme is endorsed by all major UK Aerospace and Defence companies. It is managed by ADS at a national and international working with SC21 participants, prime contractors, regions and regional associations, strategic partners, accredited practitioners, training partners, providers, assessors and ambassadors. Recognition can occur only after all of the SC21 required framework elements have been proved to meet the required criteria in terms of delivery, quality, sustainable improvement and the associated improvement frameworks including business and manufacturing excellence.

Meeting the requirements of the SC21 accreditation provides Intelliconnect with an important tool to manage and improve the company and has already had a positive effect on their business. SC21 provides a robust framework for operational improvements at minimal cost to the business by applying lean production principles and tools combined with a continuous improvement philosophy.

Intelliconnect (Europe) Ltd  is the largest UK based manufacturer of RF, microwave, waterproof and cryogenic connectors and cable harnesses suitable for applications including wearable technology, medical, telecoms, satcoms, military, aerospace, space, general microwave communications, rail traction, oil and gas and marine. Intelliconnect also manufacture the market leading Pisces range of waterproof RF connectors, coaxial adaptors to facilitate inter-series connection and gender change etc. dust-caps and offer value added services.

Their fast-growing cryogenic cable assembly brand CryoCoaxsupplies the growing market for quantum computing, medical, research, test and measurement and the emerging low temperature computing markets.

Intelliconnect’s cable division are specialist manufacturers of affordable, high quality, high frequency microwave cables including triaxial assemblies, semi-rigid, semi-flexible and cryogenic cables as well as standard RG/LMR type products. Cables can be waterproofed to IP68 and include special features including phase matching and ruggedised assemblies for use in harsh environments.

For more information call +44(0)1245 347145, emailsales.enquries@intelliconnectgroup.co.uk or visit www.intelliconnectgroup.com/