Our Company

About Us

Active Electronics Plc was established in 1974. The Group Head Office in High Wycombe UK is supported by subsidiaries in New York USA and Sydney and Adelaide Australia.

Active Electronics is a leading service provider and Amphenol stocking distributor for electronic, electro-mechanical components and assemblies to the Aerospace, Defence and Hi-Rel Industries. We are a trusted source for all your electronic components and can offer tailored supply solutions with quality systems and processes second to none. We have a global sourcing ability and have the expertise and equipment to identify counterfeit components to ensure our customers only receive genuine products.

Approved to: AS9120B, AS9100D, ISO9001:2015 and SC21 Silver (11 Years). Active have numerous prestigious third party approvals with BAE Systems, Thales, Rolls Royce, and other leading prime contractors and industry organisations.

Why buyers trust Active Electronics

50+

Years in aerospace and defence

Deep sector experience supporting procurement and engineering teams in regulated environments.

Auditable

Full traceability and documentation

Authentication verification and chain-of-custody processes designed for audit readiness.

Approved

Audited by major primes

Approved by BAE Systems, Thales, and Rolls-Royce to support programme confidence.

Assured

Compliance built into delivery

AS9100, ISO 9001 and ITAR-aligned practices supporting reliable, secure supply chains.

Franchise Partners

The Manufacturers We Represent

Active Electronics is an authorised distributor for the world’s leading component manufacturers — giving you direct access to technical expertise, priority allocation during supply constraints, and confidence in authenticity.

End-to-End Supply Chain Solutions

Every component we supply carries full traceability documentation and authentication verification. We hold AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR compliance, and we’re audited and approved by BAE Systems, Thales, Rolls-Royce and other leading prime contractors and industry organisations. Their confidence becomes yours.

Design Support & Engineering Consultation

Your engineers need component specialists they trust, not just inventory managers. We guide component selection and design reviews, catching risk early so components meet performance, cost, and compliance before you commit to procurement.

Global Sourcing with Supply Chain Security

Sourcing blind isn’t an option for mission-critical applications. We source through authorised distributors worldwide, with full pedigree documentation and in-house authentication testing on every component.

Assembly & Customisation

Low-volume, high-complexity assembly leaves no room for error. We build custom cable assemblies, harnesses, and box builds to AS9100 standards, with full traceability from prototype through production.

Third-Party Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Managing inventory across multiple programmes shouldn’t be your job. We handle secure storage, kitting, and just-in-time fulfilment, with complete chain-of-custody documentation throughout.

Obsolescence Management & Component Lifecycle

When components near end-of-life, sourcing gets expensive fast. We identify obsolescence risk early, source long-term inventory, and coordinate last-time-buy programmes to protect your timeline.

Experts In The Most Demanding Industries

Our expertise spans commercial and military applications, with particular depth where component reliability directly impacts safety and mission success.

Aerospace

Mission-critical components for avionics, flight control, landing gear, and environmental systems, built for decades of service and rigorous certification.

Defence

Supply chain security and traceability for ground-based and airborne platforms, with ITAR compliance, security clearances, and audit-ready practices.

Maritime

Ruggedised components for propulsion, combat management, and communications, built for salt-spray environments and extreme conditions.

Rail & Mass Transit

Certified components for signalling, control, traction, and power distribution, supporting operators and manufacturers alike.

Space & Other Hi-Rel

Component reliability and traceability for space systems, high-frequency electronics, and specialised industrial applications.

Why Active Electronics

Built on reliability. Over 50 years serving aerospace and defence, trusted by BAE Systems, Thales, Rolls-Royce and other leading prime contractors and industry organisations.

Source obsolete or hard-to-find components:fast alternatives when you need them

Onsite technical roadshows: expertise delivered directly to your engineering teams

One point of contact: for your entire supply chain, concept through production

Tailored solutions:because every programme is unique

Traceable supply chains:full pedigree and chain-of-custody documentation

Cost savings: through sourcing optimisation and vendor consolidation

Our Accreditations & Approvals

AS9100

ISO 9001

BAE, Thales & Rolls-Royce

Franchise Partners

Franchise Partners: The Manufacturers We Represent

Active Electronics is an authorised distributor for the world’s leading component manufacturers — giving you direct access to technical expertise, priority allocation during supply constraints, and confidence in authenticity.

Ready to Solve Your Supply Chain Challenge?

Whether you’re sourcing a hard-to-find component or navigating a disruption, we’re ready to help.

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Direct contact

Have questions? Reach out to our team directly: sales@active-electronics.co.uk