MPE’s story began back in 1991, when a company called Millbank Electronics secured a prestigious contract to supply public announcement systems to the London Underground. While Millbank Electronics was responsible for the design and installation of the project, the mechanical and electronic assembly was subcontracted to two local companies in Uckfield, East Sussex: METEC Electronics and Phoenix Electronics.

Phoenix produced all wiring harnesses and chassis assemblies related to the project, whilst METEC was responsible for manufacturing and testing the PCB assemblies. Their combined effort ensured all delivery dates were met and none of the strict penalty clauses were served, allowing London Underground to continue to operate without significant disruption.

Fueled by this success, Ernie Castle and Mick Tate, directors of METEC Electronics, and Frank George and Keith Chamberlain, directors of Phoenix Electronics decided to join forces and establish MPE Electronics.

Investing in the future

When MPE was established, numerous companies were producing electronic products that relied heavily on surface mount technology. However, they faced challenges in finding medium-sized contract manufacturers capable of providing high-quality PCB assembly services.

In response to this challenge, MPE concentrated its efforts on the procurement, assembly and, whenever feasible, testing of mixed technology PCBs, seeking to provide solutions for customers who require their products to be assembled and shipped as fully integrated systems.

Technology is continuously changing, components are getting smaller, additional features are required, and demand for more compact electronic products is growing. To keep pace, MPE Electronics consistently invests in cutting-edge machinery and software to efficiently plan and produce PCBAs that consistently meet our stringent quality standards.