First and foremost, we'd like to thank all our customers and
suppliers for their support throughout 2011. It's been a busy year
and we've seen a number of changes and developments at ECL over the
course of the year.
We've welcomed several new team members:
March - George Woodcock joined us as an
Apprentice
June - William McCall joined the Assembly
Team
June - Thomas Neate joined the Manufacturing
Team
August - Kenny Mullen joined the Assembly
Team
September - Stephen Blake joined us as our
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
October - Kelly Concel joined the Assembly
Team
October - Kirsten Russell joined the Assembly
Team
November - Neil Johnston joined us as our Online
Marketing Researcher
Throughout 2011, we've continued our investment in equipment and
added the following:
- 3 x APS L60 Pick and Place Machines
- 1 x Novastar IR Reflow Oven
In March, we implemented a new software system called Progress
Plus. This is our Production Control Software which allows us to
track, manage and develop every aspect of our manufacturing
process. For more information about Progress Plus, visit
the Progress Plus website.
For several months in 2011, we worked with Innovation Digital to
develop our new website. In September, we re-launched www.european-circuits.co.uk and we're delighted with
the website. It will continue to be developed and our goal is to
provide existing and potential customers with a wealth of
information as well as keeping everyone up to date with the news
from European Circuits. If you have any suggestions on what we
should include on our website, please let us know! We also spent
some time in 2011 developing our social networking sites and we can
now be found on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Why not follow us -
click on the links to visit our social network pages.
Throughout 2011, we've also been working closely with SMAS
(Scottish Management Advisory Service) engaging in a lean
manufacturing programme.
We've also welcomed a number of new customers with some very
interesting projects. We look forward to working with all our
customers, new and old, throughout 2012.
So what are our plans for 2012?
Well, we have a few things planned...
We will be installing a mezzanine floor creating another 2,000
square feet in preparation for our planned expansion in the second
half of 2012.
We'd also like to increase our sales to top £3,000,000. If we don't
currently supply you with boards then our goal is to become your
PCB supplier and if we are already your supplier, our goal is
continue to provide you with a great service and great quality.
Contact us if we can assist with your requirements. We know you
won't be disappointed!
We look forward to working with you in
2012!