The defence supply chain has unique and critical requirements from component suppliers, such as the right quality approvals, supplying obsolete components, the ability to cross reference components from NATO numbers and the ability to supply Mil-spec connectors and semiconductors.
Despite what may be said, not every component supplier can reliably meet these requirements.
By creating systems to deliver electronic component supply solutions specifically for the needs of the defence industry, Cyclops Electronics claims that it has positioned itself as one of the most flexible and reliable distributors within the industry.
And with companies such as BAE Systems, Thales, HMGCC, Kongsberg Maritime Limited and Chelton Defence Communications as clients (to name a few), they have the track record to back those claims.
The York-based company has been working with, and understanding, the complex requirements of defence and military manufacturers since 1991.
The company�s products cover a wide range of active, passive and electromechanical components. With its expertise in procurement, supplying day-to-day, shortage and obsolete electronic components, Cyclops effectively maintains the supply-chain to manufacturing facilities around the world, enabling continuous production.
Having recently celebrated 10-years of service at the company, Cyclops� head of marketing, Beverley Scott stresses the importance of promoting its services to the defence sector.
�One of the key lessons we have learnt about supplying defence and military manufacturers is that our quality and delivery systems need to be razor sharp. You need to obtain the right approvals before you can supply to the defence industry and of course we hold the ISO9001:2000 approval. Plus, we provide a Money Back Quality Guarantee which allows our clients to see that we are prepared to fully back the quality of our components� she explains. �Cyclops holds stock of 48,357 different line items and has access to millions of parts world-wide, all accessible using the on-line search facility via our website, www.cyclops-electronics.com.�
Cyclops Electronics says that in addition to the defence sector, it has a strong customer base including industrial, telecommunications, automotive, process control, consumer goods, medical and aerospace.
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