Charcroft Electronics

The range of load cells and strain gauges available from Charcroft Electronics has increased with the acquisition of Sensor Techniques. Charcroft is a privately-owned,  distributor and manufacturer of electronic components, including passive, interconnect, electromechanical and optoelectronic components, load cells and strain gauges, power supplies and rugged semiconductors. Sensor Techniques is a distributor of load cells and strain gauges for use ...

A manufacturer-distributor nestling in the Welsh hills has carved a niche as a specialist supplier. Caroline Hayes asked one of Charcroft Electronics’ directors, Debbie Rowland, about its business strategy. Debbie Rowland joined Charcroft Electronics as sales manager in 1993 and was appointed a director in 2015. The privately owned company reported revenue of £12.2m in 2022, up from £10.8m in ...

Distribution companies need to develop solutions that are new and creative to solve today’s design challenges, says Roger Tall of Charcroft Electronics. When global market conditions place obstacles in the path of an engineer, hampering the ability to complete a design on time and on budget, the distribution industry must use creativity to deliver new solutions. The focus for most ...

Vicky Mellor has joined Charcroft as a director of Powys distributor and manufacturer Charcroft. “This is an exciting time to join Charcroft Electronics,” said Mellor. “Despite the challenges posed by Covid, Charcroft has continued to flourish. With the recent acquisition of ICW and growing market share in existing sectors, I am looking forward to becoming part of this business and ...

Charcroft Electronics has employed two apprentices who will become members of the distributor’s quality department. Addison Southwood-Evans and Owain Williams will undertake an extended training period to gain experience in each area of Charcroft’s business. This will give the apprentices a comprehensive overview of all activities within the distribution and manufacturing facilities. The apprentices will also study towards a level ...

Charcroft Electronics of Llanwrtyd Wells has invested in a specialist manufacturing facility to work on prototyping and product development. Best known as a specialist distributor, Charcroft is now  extending its  in-house value-add engineering capabilities. In addition to the existing manufacturing capabilities, Charcroft has created a new department of engineers to address bespoke manufacturing projects including: • Light manual assembly (nut ...

Charcroft Electronics announces the extension of its franchised distribution agreement with Sensata Technologies

Charcroft Electronics has published a new linecard representing its specialisation in the design-in and sourcing of COTS, high-reliability and sector-approved components. Likely to be most relevant for avionics, high-end audio, defence, oil and gas, rail and space sectors, the line-card covers passives, electromechanical, opto-electronics, RF and microwave components, as well as magnetics, power supplies, sensors and high-reliability semiconductors. The linecard ...

The commercial use of small satellites in low earth orbit is changing the design dynamic of the space industry, says Roger Tall.

Charcroft Electronics has added to its UK sales force by appointing Rob Weemes to the new position of business development manager for the South East and East Anglia. The distributor and manufacturer of high-reliability passive components has recorded sales growth of over 9% in the 2016 fiscal year. Charcroft director, Debbie Rowland writes: “This has resulted in the need to create an ...