Supports organic growth and further acquisitions

AWS Group, one of the UK’s leading specialist Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers, has announced additions to its senior management team, designed to support growth and improve the service the company delivers to its customer base. In the last few months, Mike Fairclough has joined as Group Sales Manager and Adrian Keane has been appointed Group Financial Director. Mike Berridge has also been given a board level position with responsibility to oversee Continuous Improvement and Strategic Development.

AWS Group has grown under the direction of CEO, Paul Deehan, and now operates from four sites in the UK and one in Slovakia. Currently the group turnover is around £40M. This enables the group to invest in the latest manufacturing technologies, yet still remain very customer-focussed. Explains Deehan: “We are investing in new businesses and in top line management. In addition to his financial duties, Adrian Keane has taken board responsibility for driving through our procurement supply chain rationalisation program. Mike Fairclough has an extensive knowledge of the UK EMS scene and understands how to do business with demanding customers in areas such as Defence, Mass Transport and Oil and Gas. Under Mike Berridge, our Continuous Improvement programs are delivering real value to our customers.”

He continues: “It is no secret that we plan further acquisitions of successful businesses that will strengthen our Group capabilities. We are also looking to open up facilities in the Far East and South America to support UK businesses wherever they choose to manufacture. To do this we need a strong management team. But in the end, it is all about delivering what customers want. Price-pressure is constant, but we must also ensure that we are leading the field in terms of quality, reliability and delivery.”