| Company type | Public (LSE: EKT) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Connectors, Switches, Electronics, Electrical |
| Founded | Barking, Essex, United Kingdom (1923) |
Number of locations | Romford, Essex, United Kingdom Thousand Palms, California, United States Shenzhen, China |
Key people | John Wilson Group CEO Owen Kivlen Group Head of Technology Lisa Hamon Group Sales Director David Davies Group Head of Marketing |
Number of employees | 400 (2011) |
| Website | www.bulgin.co.uk |
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Bulgin Components is one of the electronics industry's longest-established brands. It designs and manufacters a range of electro-mechnical components for power connectivity, circuit protection and environmentally sealed products including: battery holders; IP68 Buccaneer connectors; IEC 60320 mains connectors; Polysnap modular mains connectors; EMI mains filters; fuseholders; indicators and switches.
Bulgin is part of Elektron Technology plc which is quoted on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange under the symbol EKT.
History
editEstablished in 1923, A.F. Bulgin and Company PLC has been a pioneer in the British radio, electrical and electronics industries, originating and developing many key components.
The company was founded by the late Arthur Bulgin OBE, a life member of the Royal Society of Arts and of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and one of the six founder members of the Radio and Electronic Components Manufacturers' Federation (RECMF).
From the outset Arthur Bulgin instituted a policy of continuing investment in R & D, the most modern manufacturing techniques and comprehensive test facilities. Over the years this enabled the company to meet all relevant British, European and American standards.
An important milestone in the Bulgin history was reached in 1948 when the company went public, gaining a full listing on the London Stock Exchange.
In 2000 Bulgin plc changed to Elektron plc. The Bulgin brand is now one of 15 other brands under the Elektron Technology plc umbrella.
Today
editBulgin has a complete in-house design and manufacturing capability. Virtually all piece parts are manufactured in-house from three production sites in Tunisia, China and the UK which are ISO 9001:2000 approved. Bulgin produces in excess of 20 million finished products, 80 million mouldings a year and 200 million piece parts a year. The company has customers in 125 countries in diverse market sectors includings: business and office machines; security; telecomms; sound and lighting; domestic appliances; marine equipment; medical equipment; professional audio; leisure industries; and transport.
In recent years Bulgin has used its engineering expertise, application knowledge and IP to offer the customisation of products for bespoke customer applications. This flexibility means Bulgin now delivers added value beyond the traditional supply of standard off-the-shelf components.
References
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http://www.businessweekly.co.uk/hi-tech/12154-elektron-unveils-tech-and-r-a-d-centre-in-cambridge
http://www.radio-electronics.com/articles/electronics-components/designing-connectors-for-atex-28
http://www.radio-electronics.com/articles/electronics-components/custom-design-the-death-of-the-26