Two leading contract electronics manufacturers have come together to create the Agile Circuit Technology Group.
Together Garner Osborne Circuits Ltd and Active-PCB Solutions Ltd bring over 62 years of history and over 1,000 cumulative years of PCB manufacturing people experience to the new Group.
The Group says that this reinforces a commitment to quality, speed, and customer-focused innovation. This strategic alliance enables both companies to share knowledge, resources, and best practices while maintaining their independence and UK heritage. Customers will now benefit from fast turnaround times, enhanced reliability, and tailored solutions that meet the highest standards of UK contact electronics manufacturing.
Dean Curran, Group CEO, said: “By combining our strengths while maintaining independence, we deliver unmatched agility, reliability, and innovation, all without compromising the individuality and expertise of Garner Osborne and Active-PCB. Our leadership team is built on experience, passion, and an unwavering commitment to customer success, driving forward the future of UK PCB manufacturing.”
Having spent many years as a PCBA customer at companies including Alphasense and Himag Solutions, Dean brings an experienced perspective to leadership, combining deep industry knowledge with firsthand insight into customer needs.
Group Chief Operating Officer is Mark Aitken. His expertise in streamlining production, enhancing service delivery, and optimising turnaround times gained through a professional background at companies including Ultra Electronics and May & Scholfield will help to ensure that customers receive high-quality, flexible solutions backed by decades of industry experience.
David Riddle is the Group Chief Commercial Officer, with the task of ensuring that the Group remains at the forefront of UK contract electronics manufacturing. With over 25 years’ experience in the Fire Safety and Detection industry at companies including Det-Tronics, Autronica and Crowcon, he has a keen understanding of market dynamics and customer needs. Business initiatives that reinforce strong partnerships, enhance customer engagement, and drive industry leadership are one of many specialities, and his vision ensures that the Group’s commercial approach is agile, strategic, and built on lasting value.
Other leadership team members are Michelle Kirk, Group Chief People Officer, and Malcolm Millar, Group Chief Financial Officer
Agile Circuit Technology Group offers a full suite of contract electronics manufacturing services, including rapid prototyping, PCB fabrication, PCB assembly, box builds, conformal coating, cable assembly and reworking capabilities. By leveraging combined expertise, the Group says it not only mitigates supply chain risks through dual-location manufacturing, but also delivers customer-centric, innovative PCB solutions tailored for the evolving electronics landscape.