Rockford Components Ltd | Company News 2002

2002 Company News Archive

April 2002

Steve Hayter Jon Marks John Machin
Rockford Components and Serco Defence Engineering have signed a business partnership agreement for the design & manufacture of cable assemblies and other electro-mechanical equipments.

The first contract under the control of this agreement has just been awarded to Rockford Components to cover the design and manufacture of CCS Cable Assemblies.

From left to right
Steve Hayter Commercial Director Rockford Group
Jon Marks Managing Director Rockford Group
John Machin Business Manager Serco Defence Engineering (Havant)

February 2002

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Rockford Components Signs Up As New Major Distributor for Deutsch World leading connector manufacturer has expanded its UK distribution network with the signing of East Anglia based Rockford Components.

Steve Hayter Pat Farmer Jon Marks Rockford Components will take a full Deutsch stock package, Including the companies world leading Mil-C-38999 series of connectors and the RR series of pattern 602 connectors. "Rockford Components is an excellent distribution match for Deutsch interconnection solutions" comments Deutsch Operations Director, Patrick Farmer, "Rockford Components has vast experience in the defence components market, and excellent technical knowledge of military connectors. I am looking forward to a profitable relationship for both parties, and our customers."

Steve Hayter Jon Marks Pat Farmer

Steve Hayter, Rockford Group Commercial Director explains, "This new partnership with Deutsch will strengthen our ability to support the Aerospace & military vehicle market, with connectors, cable assemblies and associated sub-assemblies." He adds, "This distribution agreement is an exciting addition to the comprehensive range of services already offered by our group."

From left to right
Steve Hayter Commercial Director Rockford Group
Jon Marks Managing Director Rockford Group
Pat Farmer Operations Director Deutsch UK

The Mil-C-38999 connector range from Deutsch is a true world-leader in its field, fitted on every type of Military & Aerospace vehicle, Mil-C-38999 connectors are sold to over 50 countries in four continents across the globe.

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February 2002

Article published in Wiring Harness News Europe February 2002

Rockford Group is the UK's largest independent manufacturer of military wiring harnesses and cable assemblies. It has been addressing the requirements of the military market for many years and, in this high reliability and increasingly competitive marketplace, has been involved in many of the largest and most prestigious military contracts let over the last decade.

Wholly owned by the working directors, it comprises three companies serving predominantly the military but also some specialist commercial industry requirements for cable assemblies, wiring harnesses and associated sub-assemblies - including mains distribution and PLC controlled systems.

The Rockford cable assembly and specialist wiring workshops are complemented by its quality sheet metal fabricating business and in-house finishing facility to offer a complete assembly service, from ISO 9001 design to finished assemblies, manufactured and tested to defence standards. The company also operates a thriving connector distribution business, is a Franchised Distributor for AB and TEC military connectors and maintains a varied stock holding in excess of 12 million units.

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