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It’s only in the last two years that electronics supply chains have become noticeably strained. This may sound like a relatively short amount of time, but for many in it now feels like a permanent feature of the industry. Contract manufacturers have arguably faced the hardest job throughout this period, having to manage longer lead times and more expensive parts on one side and high…

A global shortage of semiconductors has dominated electronics manufacturing for the last 18 months. With an immediate solution looking unlikely, Paul van der Tang, Purchasing Director at Offshore Electronics, offers advice on how the industry can weather the storm of what some are calling ‘chipageddon’ It’s easy to overlook the complexity behind some of the electronic devices we use on a…

Offshore Electronics has signed a sole source partnership with PCB supplier NCAB Group in a move designed to secure its supply in the face of unprecedented industry pressure. The agreement consolidates Offshore Electronics’ PCB procurement for its electronic contract manufacturing facility in Guernsey. The business originally had four suppliers but will now work with NCAB exclusively.  Supply…

(Pictured far right) The Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service has been awarded to Offshore Electronics’ Annah Jones. When not in her busy role as Materials Director for the Guernsey-based contract electronics firm, Annah enjoys volunteering with the Guernsey Scouts, helping them to learn new skills and grow in confidence. She first became involved when her daughter attended 8th…

Offshore Electronics are congratulating Jack Lucas on his recent promotion to Purchasing Manager. Jack joined the company as a buyer in October 2018, having had previous experience in a small retail business who specialised in consumer electronic repairs. This valuable background allowed him to learn quickly for a new career in Offshore Electronics’ high tech industry. Diligence and enthusiasm…

When electronics design companies reach a certain size, they often face a choice between expanding in-house production or outsourcing to a contract electronics manufacturer (CEM). Getting it right  Cambridge University’s Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) says that “Make or buy decisions are often made reactively and purely on the basis of cost,” and that this can be risky. It calls for a…

Hats off to Sam Loveridge at Offshore Electronics, who has graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering degree from The Open University. As a company with a strong focus on employee progression, MD of Offshore Electronics, Steve Marshall commented “we are proud to have supported Sam in this fantastic achievement and remain committed to encouraging our employees’ continued professional…

It’s been a tough time for many companies in the last year; for some, business has contracted, often dramatically; for others it’s been difficult to keep up with the growth in demand.  With the combined impact of the Covid pandemic and Brexit it’s fair to say that nobody has remained unaffected. In many respects, although these events have presented unique challenges, they have also served…

Guernsey-based Offshore Electronics are making an impact with a short 2 minute video released via their website, as they embrace a new way to stay connected with their customers as well as build new relationships. Local design agency Rock & Small were commissioned to produce the video for use across all media, showcasing the state-of-the-art production facilities and capabilities of Offshore…

Guernsey’s Offshore Electronics has announced the appointment of Dan Attewell to the board of directors. It was a chance meeting with Director Paul Van der Tang on a flight in 2001 that first led Dan to a work experience placement at Offshore, and ultimately, his recent promotion to Technical Sales Director in 2020. During his 5-year apprenticeship, Dan completed the 3-year course in…