In this profile, we speak with Michael Taylor about what quality really looks like on the ground at Texcel Technology. With a career spanning regulated industries, laboratory environments and global programmes, Michael brings a hands-on, data-driven approach to managing quality in a fast-moving, high-mix manufacturing environment. Read the full profile to find out why, in his words, “if it’s not written down, it’s just a rumour.”

It's not all doom and gloom! Whilst we are suffering with shortages and supply chain issues, investment in UK manufacturing is going gang-busters. Read more here.

This is one of the most volatile PCB market conditions we have seen in recent years. Material pricing is moving quickly, availability is tightening and lead times are becoming harder to predict, with supplier quotes to us at a 5 day validity period, so what is the happening and what is the knock-on effect for Texcel customers?

After almost 39 years at Texcel, Test Supervisor Willard Fennell is preparing to retire at Easter. We sat down with him at his test desk to hear the story of a career built on curiosity, calm and an unshakeable talent for finding the fault. 

This month Texcel has officially opened its new dedicated conformal coating room at our Crayford facility, marking another step forward in our manufacturing capability and process control.