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With a refreshed brand and a new leader at the helm, Datalink Electronics is embarking on a new era of success
Established in Loughborough, England, in 1983, Datalink Electronics Ltd( Datalink) is a UK-based contract electronics manufacturer that has evolved from its humble beginnings into a leading provider of electronic design and manufacturing services. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality electronic products for several industries, the company specializes in designing and manufacturing electronics for sectors requiring high reliability, such as medical devices and equipment for explosive atmospheres.
In November 2023, Datalink underwent a management buyout( MBO) led by Managing Director Mariam Smith, as the previous shareholders, Eric Luckwell and Ian Wilson, retired, and the MBO was seen as a strategic move to usher in a new era for the company. Mariam joins us to elaborate on the company’ s evolution and the postbuyout strategy, which includes exploring new partnerships and collaborations to align with Datalink’ s growth objectives.
“ As contract electronics designers and manufacturers, Datalink offers comprehensive services including conceptual design, development, fast-turnaround new product development, prototyping, PCB assembly, and full product lifecycle support, with a focus on low-to-medium volume, high-mix product profiles for a variety of sectors,” Mariam opens.“ We offer both one-off production and full turnkey solutions, managing the end-toend supply chain while offering engineering support throughout the product lifecycle.
“ Our customer base is wide, ranging from multinational PLCs to start-up businesses, but many of our clients are in sectors like medical
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