Transformer supply or quality problem? Components Bureau secures continuity

High quality transformers are now available from Components Bureau, with samples available in two-weeks from receipt of design

"After the recent demise of Dagnall Electronics, we've had several enquiries from companies who are concerned about maintaining production," states Andrew Ferrier, Commercial Manager of Huntingdon-based Components Bureau, "and we'd like to reassure any manufacturer that we can provide cost-effective transformers at a quality that is equal, if not superior, to any other."

Components Bureau's specialist partner in transformer manufacture has established itself as a global player with over 1600 employees and more than 35 state-of-the-art production lines manufacturing for products in China, Japan and the US markets.

The labour-intensive nature of transformer manufacture makes it an ideal candidate for sourcing from a market where labour costs are below those of the UK. Not only is the cost of production cheaper, but cost-savings are also made by Ferrier's 'one point of contact' ethos.

"Economically, the shift is moving favourably in our direction as far as pricing offshore is concerned," continues Ferrier. "And where labour is involved that means customers are once again making substantial savings on quality transformers manufactured to exacting standards and to a schedule that suits their production requirements.

"As a UK base, we are the only point of contact our customer has to deal with for everything from credit terms, to design liaison through to arranging shipping, so the saving in executive time at the UK end is sizeable as well. When you deal with us there are no time delays, language barriers or cultural differences; for our customers the point of manufacture could be Sheffield or Shenzhen, it's the same service."

"We offer superb quality, fast turnaround and value for money- what's not to like?" Ferrier asks.