What Tech Optics does

Tech Optics Ltd, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Tonbridge, Kent, is a UK-based specialist manufacturer and distributor of fibre optic cable assemblies and related products, employing 11-50 people as a privately held subsidiary of Hexatronic Group. The company operates within Hexatronic's Harsh Environment division, alongside sister companies including Rochester Cable, Fibron Cable, Proximion and Hexatronic Norway, and serves defence, naval, aerospace, energy generation, telecommunications and education-research customers. Its core offering centres on rugged fibre optic assemblies and harsh-environment connectors (singleway, duplex, multiway, expanded beam, MIL-SPEC ST and polarisation maintaining), complemented by a broad equipment and consumables distribution franchise covering EXFO test equipment, Amphenol connectors, 3M polishing films, Domaille polishing machines, Norland adhesives, Diamond SA harsh environment products, Senko MPO connectors, NTT cleaning products and others. Beyond distribution, Tech Optics manufactures custom cable assemblies in-house in the UK, offering next-day UK and two-day international delivery, and provides design consultancy, training, production line design, calibration/repair and refurbishment services. Strategic product platforms include InOne Power & Fibre (a Hexatronic hybrid power-and-fibre system delivering 50-70% turn-key cost savings for 5G/WLAN/IoT deployments) and Radio over Fibre solutions for mission-critical unified wireless networks supporting PMR, ESN, GSM through 5G and microwave up to 80 GHz.

The firm generates revenue through five principal streams: (1) custom fibre optic assembly manufacturing built to customer specifications; (2) distribution of fibre optic products from world-leading suppliers held in stock; (3) professional training services covering termination, installation, test and maintenance; (4) production line design and commissioning for customers establishing in-house fibre termination facilities; and (5) repair, refurbishment and calibration services, including European repair authority for Domaille polishing machines and Norland interferometers. Pricing is quote-based for custom solutions and assemblies, with no publicly disclosed price lists. GTM is primarily sales-led via direct sales hotline, a comprehensive website with technical knowledge bank, and trade show participation (including DPRTE 2026). Named reference customers include BAE Systems, Thales, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Airbus - a marquee defence prime roster that, while signalling quality and qualification, also indicates high customer concentration. The company's moat is grounded in ISO 9001:2015 certification held since 1993, JOSCAR and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditations, 35+ years of qualified-supplier standing with UK defence primes, and authorised distribution relationships with leading OEMs.

Name

Tech Optics

Legal name

Tech Optics Ltd.

Website

https://www.techoptics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tech Optics, a UK-based fibre optic cable assembly manufacturer and distributor (founded 1988), is a Hexatronic Group subsidiary serving defence, naval, aerospace, energy and telecom customers with harsh-environment assemblies, components, equipment distribution, training and calibration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fibre Optic Components and Cable Assemblies

NAICS

Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921), Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber-Optic Interconnects (Connectors/Cables/Transceivers Interfaces) (HDAHAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cable Assemblies & Wire Harnesses (HDAHAOAB), Fiber Optic Cabling (Singlemode/Multimode) (HDAFALAB), Cable Assemblies & Patch Cords (Copper/Fiber) (HDAFALAF), Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD)

Keywords

• Fibre optic assemblies
• Harsh environment connectivity
• Defence fibre optics
• Optical network components
• Fibre optic termination equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Tonbridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Fibre Optic Assembly Manufacturing: Manufacturing of bespoke fibre optic cable assemblies (patchcords, pigtails, pre-terminated cable) for harsh environments, tested to highest standards using state-of-the-art equipment
2. Product Distribution: Distribution of fibre optic products from world-leading suppliers including EXFO, OptoTest, Hexatronic, Amphenol, 3M, Domaille, and others. Most items held in stock with rapid sourcing capability
3. Training Services: Customisable training on theory and practice of fibre optics covering termination, installation, test and maintenance/repair
4. Production Line Design Services: Design, supply, commissioning and support of efficient fibre optic termination lines for companies establishing their own fibre termination facilities
5. Repair and Refurbishment: In-house repair of cables whether or not originally manufactured by Tech Optics, with fast turnaround time. Also includes European repair and maintenance service for Domaille polishing machines and Norland interferometers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tech Optics manufactures rugged fibre optic cable assemblies and connectors built for harsh environments in defence, naval, aerospace, and energy generation applications, and distributes a broad portfolio of fibre optic components, equipment, consumables, and tools from world-leading brands. It complements its hardware offering with bespoke design consultancy, training courses, production line design, calibration, and repair/refurbishment services.

Product overview

Tech Optics is a UK-based fibre optic product supplier and cable assembly manufacturer (founded 1988, part of Hexatronic Group since 2020) offering an integrated portfolio of products, consumables, equipment, services and custom solutions. The core offering centres on Harsh Environment fibre optic assemblies and connectors for defence, naval, aerospace and energy sectors, complemented by a broad equipment portfolio (polishing machines like the APM-HDC-5400, OTDRs from EXFO, fusion splicers from Fujikura, inspection tools, termination tools, and kits), a full range of components (connectors including LC, SC, ST, FC, SMA, MPO and polarisation maintaining types; cables; enclosures; adaptors; attenuators), and consumables (3M polishing films, Norland adhesives, VIAVI CleanBlast cleaning systems). The InOne hybrid power/fibre platform enables unified wireless networks for 5G and IoT applications. Services include custom design consultancy, production line design, training courses, calibration/repair, and build-to-print manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InOne Power & Fibre: A Hexatronic InOne solution that secures power and fiber supply in one system over several kilometers, used for 5G and WLAN access points, Smart Cities, IoT, and Surveillance Systems

Products and services

• Harsh Environment Cable Assemblies Rugged fibre optic cable assemblies manufactured by Tech Optics for defence, naval, aerospace, and energy generation applications, built to exact technical specifications and tested using state-of-the-art equipment.
• InOne Power & Fibre Hybrid Solution Custom hybrid power and fibre infrastructure solution securing power and fibre supply in one system over several kilometres, enabling Radio over Fibre, Active DAS, and 5G deployments with significant cost savings for telecom and smart city projects.
• Radio over Fibre (RoF) Custom Solutions Mission-critical Radio over Fibre services enabling unified wireless networks supporting PMR, ESN, multi-operator networks from GSM to 5G, and microwave services up to 80GHz.
• Design Consultancy Bespoke fibre optic design consultancy covering component selection, harness design, environmental performance envelopes, through-life cost, installation best practice, and test/inspection procedures for customers in defence, aerospace, telecoms, and energy.
• Fibre Optic Training Courses Customisable training courses on the theory and practice of fibre optic technology covering termination, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair, including introductory, singlemode, and harsh environment courses.
• Calibration and European Repair Services Calibration services for OptoTest equipment and European repair and maintenance service for Domaille polishing machines and Norland interferometers, with fast turnaround.
• Production Line Design Service Service covering the design, supply, commissioning, and support of efficient fibre optic termination production lines for companies establishing their own fibre termination facilities.
• Repair and Refurbishment Service In-house repair and refurbishment service for fibre optic cable assemblies with fast turnaround time, covering cables regardless of original manufacturer.
• Fibre Optic Components Distribution (Connectors, Cabling, Enclosures, Adaptors) Distribution of fibre optic connectors, cabling, enclosures, patch panels, adaptors, attenuators, and related components from leading brands such as 3M, Amphenol, Senko, NTT, Diamond SA, and Linden Photonics.
• Fibre Optic Equipment Distribution (Polishing, Test, Inspection, Splicing) Distribution of fibre optic polishing machines, OTDRs, inspection tools, termination tools, splicers, and complete equipment kits from leading manufacturers including EXFO, OptoTest, Advanced Fiber Solutions, Domaille, Norland, Fujikura, and Diamond.
• Fibre Optic Consumables Distribution Distribution of fibre optic consumables including 3M polishing films, Norland optical adhesives and UV curing equipment, epoxy resins, VIAVI CleanBlast cleaning systems, cleaning consumables, and cleaning swabs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-70% savings on total turn-key project cost with InOne Power & Fibre solutions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Hexatronic GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Tech Optics became part of the Hexatronic Group in 2020. Hexatronic is a technology group specialising in fibre optic communications providing a complete range of passive infrastructure to markets worldwide. The Group consists of 49+ operational entities and over 1,300 employees across the globe with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. The acquisition strengthened Tech Optics operations with additional resources, expertise and geographical reach. Tech Optics is part of the Harsh Environment division within Hexatronic, along with sister companies Hexatronic Norway, Proximion, Rochester Cable and Fibron Cable.
• EXFOcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey supplier of test and inspection equipment for fibre optic networks. Tech Optics distributes EXFO products and uses the equipment they distribute on their own shop floor.
• 3McoreTechnology or IntegrationKey supplier of fibre optic products including connectors, cables, splice enclosures and polishing films. Tech Optics distributes 3M products.
• AmphenolcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey supplier of fibre optic connectors and components. Tech Optics distributes Amphenol products.
• Domaille EngineeringcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey supplier of polishing machines and equipment. Tech Optics distributes Domaille products and provides European repair and maintenance services for Domaille polishing machines.
• OptoTestcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey supplier of test equipment. Tech Optics distributes OptoTest products and provides OptoTest calibration services.
• NorlandcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey supplier of splicing equipment and adhesives. Tech Optics distributes Norland products including splicing solutions and UV cure adhesives. Also provides European repair service for Norland interferometers.
• Advanced Fiber SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationKey supplier of fibre optic equipment including OTDRs. Tech Optics distributes AFS products.
• Diamond SAcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey supplier of harsh environment fibre optic products including connectors and expanded beam solutions. Diamond products are part of Tech Optics' harsh environment product range.
• SenkocoreTechnology or IntegrationKey supplier of fibre optic connectors including MPO connectors. Tech Optics distributes Senko products.
• NTTcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey supplier of fibre optic products including cleaning equipment (Optipop reel cleaners). Tech Optics distributes NTT products.
• Fibron CablecoreTechnology or IntegrationSister company within Hexatronic Group providing rugged communications infrastructure products. Also a key supplier relationship.
• Rochester CablecoreTechnology or IntegrationSister company within Hexatronic Group providing rugged communications infrastructure products. Also a key supplier relationship.
• ProximioncoreTechnology or IntegrationSister company within Hexatronic Group. Also a key supplier relationship for fibre optic products.
• Linden PhotonicscoreTechnology or IntegrationKey supplier of specialised fibre optic products for harsh environments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Amphenol: Global manufacturer of electronic and fibre optic connectors, including harsh-environment and military-grade interconnect products. Tech Optics distributes Amphenol connectors and competes with Amphenol's broader interconnect portfolio in the same defence and aerospace customers.
• TE Connectivity: Large-scale manufacturer of connectivity and sensor solutions including rugged fibre optic assemblies for aerospace, defence, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to Tech Optics' harsh-environment fibre optic assembly business but with far greater scale.
• Corning Optical Communications: Leading global manufacturer of fibre optic cable, connectors, and assemblies serving telecom, military, and enterprise markets. Overlaps with Tech Optics in fibre optic cable assemblies and connector distribution, particularly in defence and harsh-environment applications.
• 3M (Communication Markets): Major supplier of fibre optic connectors, splice enclosures, polishing films, and field-termination solutions. Tech Optics is both a 3M distributor and a peer in delivering fibre optic consumables and assemblies to defence and telecom customers.

Direct peers

• Diamond SA: Swiss specialist manufacturer of high-precision fibre optic connectors and expanded beam solutions for harsh environments. Tech Optics distributes Diamond products and directly competes with Diamond in supplying expanded-beam connectors to defence and aerospace primes.
• Fibron Cable: Sister company within Hexatronic Group's Harsh Environment division producing rugged fibre optic cable assemblies for subsea, defence, and industrial applications. Closely comparable to Tech Optics on product, end markets, and channel, and a key supply partner.
• Rochester Cable: Sister company within Hexatronic Group's Harsh Environment division manufacturing rugged cable and harness assemblies for naval and defence applications. Direct peer in harsh-environment cable assemblies with shared customer base.
• Hexatronic Norway: Sister company within Hexatronic's Harsh Environment division supplying passive fibre infrastructure including harsh-environment cables and assemblies to Nordic and European defence customers. Directly comparable in product range and end markets to Tech Optics.
• Fujikura (AFL): Manufacturer of fusion splicers, fibre optic cable, and connectivity solutions serving telecom and defence markets. Tech Optics distributes Fujikura splicers and competes in supplying fibre infrastructure to defence and telecom customers.

Others

• EXFO: Canadian manufacturer of fibre optic test, measurement, and monitoring equipment (OTDRs, inspection probes). Tech Optics is a UK distributor for EXFO and uses EXFO equipment in its own assembly shop; comparable as an ecosystem participant in fibre optic test solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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