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TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

Technical knowledge and capability to source and
supply electronicand mechanicalcomponents.

Since 1989, Astute has sought to deliver on the values
that remain at the core of its beliefs, those of quality
and service. This approach has seen us develop
relationships across the world with OEM’s and EMS
providers alike, satisfying the electronic, mechanical
component demands of all typesand sizes of
business on all types and manufacturing of
components. Astute now stands as one of thelargest
independent distributors in the UK employing over
180 people and transacting over $100m worth of
business perannum.

Astute Electronics is the leading solutions provider to the
electronics industry, specifically within theUK Mil-Aero &
Defence sector. The development ofAstute comes from
using the knowledge gained from over 30 years of
component level procurement. Using our strategic
network of suppliers our focus is in providing world class
outsourcing, logistical supply chain & stock
management solutions to our key customers and
partners.

Astute’s global footprint consists of the HQ in Stevenage,
Hertfordshire including a test laboratory, a consigned
excess material warehouse, a logistics and Test
laboratory in Suffolk Virginia USA, Sales offices in Austin
– Texas USA, Munich – Germany, Shanghai – China, This list will continue to grow over the
coming months to offer a broader
Tel Aviv – Israel, Bangalore – India & Guadalajara –
Mexico. coverage and will be focused on the
Aerospace & Defencesector.
b. Full technical support through Field
Our purchasing strength has enabled relationships to
develop with over 50 manufacturers direct and 30 years Application Engineers are available for
new designs
of sourcing has given us the experience to locate any
component from an approved networkof quality c. Supported pricing and design
registrations
conscious suppliers.
d. A full complement of samples, Test
boardsand data isavailable
Employees have been recruited from either electronic, e. The OCM’s Certificate of Conformance
mechanical manufacturers and franchised distribution
giving Astute a technical bias. (CofC) will be provided with all deliveries
along with the Astute CofC.
f. Stocking profiles, long termschedules
As recognition to our attention to quality and sourcing
ability Astute Electronics Ltd now holds the recognised g. 10 year warranty
approvals which are a testament to our industry
standing.

1.Astute Franchised Distribution
a.Astute currently have Franchise agreements in place
with a number of blue chip component manufacturers
and are developing this group to offer a fully franchise
source of supply.