The AQ business concept is to develop, manufacture and assemble components and systems for demanding industrial customers and leverage our commitment to Total Quality to ensure our customers become long-term business partners.
We target customers who are world leading in their respective niches, such as defence, aerospace, power transmission, telecommunication, trains, food, trucks etc. To be a world leading company, they have to work with world leading suppliers!
AQ aims to be a world leader in cost effectiveness, quality, security of supply, alertness and service.
In a word ’reliable’.
It’s a strength for AQ to have clear and well documented core values. Each of us is an ambassador for our company and affect how we are perceived by our customers. On paper, anyone can write fancy values. I want our values to provide practical support in our everyday work and that help steer us in the right direction.
Electrical Systems Integration for Demanding Environments
AQ Wiring Systems Rockford is a leading provider of electrical systems, cable assemblies, and electro-mechanical solutions for defence, aerospace, space, and high-reliability industrial applications.
Since 1978, we have supported customers operating in some of the world's most demanding environments, delivering the engineering expertise, manufacturing capability, and programme support required to take products from concept and prototype through to full-rate production.
Today, our business is built around two complementary business units: Cable Solutions and System Solutions & Enclosures. Together, these capabilities enable us to provide complete electrical system solutions, supporting customers at equipment, subsystem, platform, and vehicle level.
UK Manufacturing Capability
AQ Wiring Systems Rockford operates across three UK manufacturing facilities, providing dedicated capability within both Cable Solutions and System Solutions & Enclosures.
Our Cable Solutions facilities in Worksop and Salisbury specialise in the manufacture of complex cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, power cable assemblies, and interconnect solutions.
Our System Solutions & Enclosures facility in Rendlesham specialises in complete electrical systems, electro-mechanical assemblies, control panels, displays, rack integration, sensors, precision metalwork, and enclosure solutions.
Together, these facilities provide customers with a flexible and scalable manufacturing capability, supported by engineering expertise, programme management, and the wider AQ Group manufacturing network.
Cable Solutions
Our Cable Solutions business specialises in the design and manufacture of complex cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, power cable assemblies, and interconnect solutions.
From simple harnesses through to mission-critical assemblies operating in harsh environments, we support customers with engineering, prototyping, qualification, and production manufacturing services.
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System Solutions & Enclosures
Our System Solutions & Enclosures business provides complete electrical systems, electro-mechanical assemblies, control panels, displays, rack integration, sensors, environmental monitoring systems, and precision metalwork solutions.
By combining electrical, electronic, and mechanical integration capabilities, we help customers reduce supply chain complexity and improve programme delivery.
Find Out MoreEngineering-Led Approach
Our engineering teams support customers throughout the product lifecycle, from requirements capture and system design through to qualification, testing, production readiness, and ongoing technical support.
Working closely with our manufacturing teams, we ensure solutions are optimised for performance, reliability, repeatability, and efficient production. This enables customers to transition smoothly from concept and prototype through to production manufacture.
Supporting Long-Term Programme Growth
Many suppliers specialise in either cable assemblies or enclosure manufacture.
AQ Wiring Systems Rockford combines both disciplines with engineering expertise to provide customers with a single partner capable of supporting complete electrical systems.
Supported by the wider AQ Group manufacturing network, we provide the capacity, flexibility, and scalability required to support growing production demands across the UK and Europe.
Whether supporting prototype development, low-rate initial production, or full-rate manufacture, AQ has the engineering capability and manufacturing capacity required to support long-term programme growth.
Markets We Serve
- Defence Land
- Defence Air
- Defence Naval
- Commercial Aerospace
- Space
- Harsh Environment & Specialist Industrial Applications
Our Commitment
Our goal is simple: to provide customers with high-quality electrical solutions, responsive engineering support, and reliable manufacturing capability throughout the entire product lifecycle.
From cable assemblies and electro-mechanical sub-assemblies to complete electrical systems, AQ Wiring Systems Rockford delivers the expertise, integration capability, and manufacturing support required to help customers succeed.
