Magus Electronics

What Magus Electronics does

Magus Electronics Limited is a UK-based subcontract electronics manufacturer founded in 1985 by Philip Shaw and headquartered in Sandbach, Cheshire. The company provides end-to-end electronics manufacturing services including Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-Hole Technology (THT) PCB assembly, product assembly, cable assembly, component procurement, and embedded electronics design — operating as a one-stop shop from 48-hour prototype through high-volume production. Its technology stack features in-house designed laser-guided PCB assembly stations (introduced 1986), British-made intelligent automated pick-and-place systems handling 0201 to 28mm components at 3,000–5,000 CPH, wave soldering lines, and full component traceability from franchised distributor to dispatch.

The business serves B2B customers across medical devices, aerospace and defense, telecommunications, automotive, industrial electronics, scientific instruments, beauty and aesthetics, audio equipment, and academic institutions — ranging from start-ups to multinational blue-chip firms. Pricing is quote-based with no minimum order quantity, and customer relationships frequently exceed 10 years (Lynton, William Pearson) with original 1985 customers still active. All operators are IPC-A-610 certified (with in-house revision H trainer certification since 2021), and the business holds ISO 9001:2015 UKAS accreditation, RoHS lead-free compliance, and Made in Britain membership (2023).

Revenue mechanics derive from hardware sales of assembled PCBs and finished products, supplemented by professional services revenue from electronics design engagements. The go-to-market is sales-led with direct engagement via email, phone, website quote requests, attendance at industry exhibitions (Engineering Design Show, Mobile World Congress Barcelona), and content marketing through news/blog output. The company is family-owned (founder Philip Shaw, with step-daughter Charlotte as Operations Manager and daughter Kirsty Wilkinson-Shaw as General Manager), employs 11–50 staff, and operates a sister company relationship with SureWave Technology — to which all Magus-branded products were transferred in 2011 to refocus the parent on subcontract CEM services.

Name

Magus Electronics

Legal name

Magus Electronics Limited

Website

https://maguselectronics.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Magus Electronics is a UK-based, family-owned contract electronics manufacturer founded in 1985, providing PCB assembly (SMT and through-hole), product assembly, cable assembly, component procurement, and embedded design services to medical, defense, industrial, and audio customers ranging from start-ups to multinational blue-chip firms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronics Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS) (HDAHAOAI)

Keywords

• PCB assembly services
• Electronics manufacturing services
• Surface mount technology
• Contract manufacturing
• Cable assembly

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandbach

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. PCB Assembly Services: Contract electronics manufacturing providing both SMT and through-hole assembly services. Revenue generated from component population and assembly of printed circuit boards, from prototypes through high-volume production runs.
2. Product Assembly: End-to-end product assembly including enclosure design, fabrication, PCB assembly, device programming, software installation, app creation, final inspection and test. Compliance with UK/CA marking standards.
3. Cable Assembly: Custom cable assembly covering cable looms, equipment internal wiring, heavy duty cables with automated cut and strip system, crimping, shelling and inspection.
4. Electronics Design Services: Award-winning design team providing digital (including high speed), analogue, RF, power, microcontroller/embedded controller design. Software development in C/C++, Python, Java for embedded controllers or Linux, Android and Windows platforms. Circuit capture and PCB layout using Pads Professional and ORCAD/Allegro.
5. Component Procurement: Full component procurement and supply chain management as part of assembly services. Components sourced ethically through franchised distributors with full traceability from purchase to dispatch.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Magus Electronics is a UK-based contract electronics manufacturer providing PCB assembly (SMT and through-hole), surface mount assembly, full product assembly, custom cable assembly, electronics design services, and component procurement. Services span from rapid prototyping through to high-volume production for customers in industrial, medical, telecommunications, automotive, aerospace/defence, and scientific instrument sectors.

Product overview

Magus Electronics is a UK-based contract electronics manufacturer offering a comprehensive suite of electronics manufacturing services founded in 1985. The company's portfolio centers on PCB Assembly Services (using both SMT and Through-Hole technologies), complemented by Surface Mount Assembly, Product Assembly, Cable Assembly, Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Design Services. The core offering spans from rapid prototyping through to high-volume production, serving industries including industrial electronics, medical devices, telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, defence, and scientific instruments. Services are delivered as an integrated offering where design, manufacturing, assembly, procurement, and quality assurance are available under one roof.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PCB Assembly Services Comprehensive printed circuit board assembly services using both Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-Hole Technology (THT), including automated pick-and-place, wave soldering, and hand soldering capabilities. Services include full inspection, IPC-A-610 trained operators, and ultrasonic cleaning on request.
• Surface Mount Assembly Automated and manual SMT assembly services using British-made intelligent surface mount machines capable of placing components from 0201 to 28mm in size, with fiducial recognition and real-time camera alignment for placement rates of 3,000-5,000 components per hour.
• Product Assembly End-to-end product assembly combining electronic assembly (PCB assembly, component sourcing, programming, software installation) and mechanical assembly (enclosure design, fabrication, wiring, final integration), including final inspection, testing, and compliance with UK/CA marking standards.
• Cable Assembly Custom cable assembly services covering cable looms, equipment internal wiring, heavy duty cables with automated cut and strip systems, crimping, shelling, and inspection. Connector options include D-Type, Molex, Ribbon, and Battery cables, compliant with BS7671 Wiring Regulations.
• Component Procurement
• Electronics Design Services Award-winning electronics design services covering digital (including high speed), analogue, RF, power, microcontroller/embedded controller, and SOC systems. Software development in C/C++, Python, Java for embedded controllers or Linux, Android, and Windows platforms. Circuit capture and PCB layout using Pads Professional and ORCAD/Allegro, with 48-hour prototype turnaround.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48-hour prototype turnaround
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Made in BritaincoreOthers · 1 October 2023Magus acquired member status with Made in Britain, the British manufacturing community united with registered collective marks. The membership acts as a hub for those interested in UK manufacturers and promotes UK manufacturing and sustainability.
• East Cheshire ChambercoreOthersMember of East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, providing networking and business support within the regional business community.
• Manufacturing AllianceminorOthersHR Manager Kirsty joined the HR Leaders group as part of the Manufacturing Alliance. Group of HR professionals meeting every two months to confidentially share experiences and network for continuous improvement.
• SureWave TechnologycoreOthersSister company. In 2011, all Magus products were transferred to SureWave Technology to enable Magus Electronics to focus solely on subcontractor customers. Companies partner for noise and vibration monitoring solutions.
• Bluestones RecruitmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Bluestones Recruitment in Chester for charitable donations to local food banks. Companies collaborated to donate goods to the Salvation Army in Crewe during Christmas.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Hanza: Swedish contract manufacturer with European production footprint offering electronics and mechanics manufacturing — a comparable regional EMS in business model and customer verticals, providing a benchmark for margin and scale.
• Note AB: Swedish EMS partner with multiple European production sites serving industrial, medical and defence customers — comparable business model of small-to-medium volume contract manufacturing but at much larger scale and geographic footprint.
• Season Group: Ireland- and UK-based EMS with full design-to-production services for medical, aerospace and industrial customers — a direct functional competitor that adds geographic reach advantages Magus lacks.

Broad incumbents

• Scanfil: Finnish-headquartered global EMS with 10+ manufacturing sites including the UK (previously Lynx EMS); offers PCB assembly, box build and supply chain solutions across multiple industries — illustrating the scale-up path available to UK EMS providers.
• Kitron: Norwegian-headquartered global EMS serving defence, aerospace, medical and industrial customers with design, manufacturing and full lifecycle services — a benchmark for how UK-based EMS capabilities scale internationally.

Direct peers

• Jaltek Group: UK-based electronics manufacturing services provider with strong medical, defence and industrial exposure — offers SMT/THT assembly, cable assembly and box build similar to Magus' full-stack offering.
• Newbury Electronics: UK-based contract electronics manufacturer offering PCB assembly, prototyping, and design services — a direct head-to-head competitor to Magus in the British EMS market with a similar SME profile and customer mix.
• Axiom Manufacturing Services: UK-based contract electronics manufacturer providing SMT, through-hole, and full product assembly services to industrial, aerospace, and medical customers — overlapping directly with Magus' core offerings and target verticals.
• Corintech: UK contract electronics manufacturer offering design, PCB assembly and full product build services to industrial, scientific and medical customers — overlapping customer base and service portfolio with Magus.
• Custom Interconnect Ltd: UK EMS specialising in PCB assembly, cable/harness assembly, and box build for aerospace, defence, medical and industrial customers — closely comparable on capability mix, certifications, and customer verticals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/maguselectronics
• Xx.com/magusgroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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