In response to growing demand from the defence sector, franchised connector-assembly specialist PEI-Genesis has expanded its MIL-DTL-38999 production capability at its facility in Southampton.
Some of the processes involved in assembling these connectors differ from those required for most other connector types, so PEI-Genesis made the decision to build two new assembly lines dedicated to producing fully qualified MIL-DTL-38999 connectors and related products, all of which are offered with PEI's standard 48-hour assembly service.
“We were able to set up the new assembly lines very rapidly because we had already established a supply-chain partnership with Amphenol,” commented operations manager, Tony Houghton. “This involves close collaboration between the two organisations and provides a framework for open communication between personnel at every level.
“This investment has enabled PEI-Genesis to increase the Southampton facility's annual MIL-DTL-38999 capacity from around 60,000 connectors to over 200,000,” said Houghton.
The company is QPL listed by the US Department of Defense for assembling the MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II and III military circular connectors manufactured by Amphenol.
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