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Why UK Manufacturing Matters for Sovereign Capability

UK-based PCB manufacturing is no longer just a sourcing choice, it is a strategic way to reduce supply chain risk, protect sensitive programmes, improve lead times and strengthen sovereign capability in high-technology electronics.

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Chinese New Year and PCB Supply Chains

Chinese New Year supply chain shutdowns can affect PCB material availability globally. Exception PCB manufactures in the UK year-round, but early planning on materials, lead times, and substitutions protects time-critical programmes from disruption.

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Exception PCB Brought Back into British Ownership

Wright Industries has acquired Exception PCB, returning the Tewkesbury-based PCB manufacturer to UK ownership as part of the Connexion Technologies group, strengthening national manufacturing resilience.