It can’t have escaped your attention that Japan is experiencing a humanitarian disaster of epic proportions. The massive earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck the region on 11th March 2011 have caused widespread destruction, relayed on television screens around the world.
More than 4,300 people have died in the disaster, thousands are injured or missing, and over 440,000 people have had to leave their homes. Like many people, here at JJS and our parent company, The Paragon Electronics Group, our thoughts are with everyone affected. Of course, although they pale almost into insignificance when looking at the big picture, there are business implications raised by the disaster which we would like to bring you up to speed on.
Before we leave the human angle and move onto the supply chain implications, we’d like to point you in the direction of the Red Cross in Japan. If you’d like to help on a personal level, you can donate here.
Following these devastating events, there is a great deal of concern regarding the possible impact on electronic component availability and supply. Since first hearing about the earthquake, both ourselves and representatives of other Paragon Group companies, have been in regular contact with all our relevant suppliers and have been receiving daily updates. Going forward, we intend to remain in close communication with these suppliers and will keep you updated in a series of bulletins.
Read our first official bulletin here.
This bulletin includes our advice on preventative action, an outline of the current situation and links to the websites of our affected component manufacturers. Of course, if you would like further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Our Company
ESCATEC have a long history of providing design and manufacturing solutions to world-renowned OEMs. We realise their ideas, from concept to delivery to after-sales service, and offer them the specific solutions they need.
Market Segments
ESCATEC partners with numerous major OEM brands across a wide range of market segments. We have helped OEMs in a variety of sectors such as; Industrial Electronics; Medical, Healthcare & Life-sciences; Mobility & Transportation; IoT & Connected Devices.
Global Facilities
ESCATEC has a global footprint with production facilities in the UK, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Bulgaria, and Malaysia. We have the capacity, expertise, and sector experience to better serve customers across a broader range of industries.
Innovate
You are an inventor. You have the idea, the concept, the vision of what you want to create. So, together, we Innovate. Through our design and development and NPI processes, we take your idea and make it a reality by turning it into a marketing leading product.
Scale
Whatever product or market, ESCATEC is a truly global company with sites across Europe and Asia that use the latest technology. We seamlessly transition from prototyping to volume manufacturing so you can Scale and meet the needs of your market.
Repeat
Demand for your product is strong but you know it’s only a matter of time before the competition start to try and catch up. You’re not looking to standstill, you’re a market leader, and that’s where the ‘Repeat’ stage of the ESCATEC process kicks in.
