Challenger Components Ltd

COMPANY PROFILE

Challenger Components have been operating since 1984 from purpose built premises in Sittingbourne, Kent. The primary objective was the marketing and sales of 3M Co., static control products. In September 85, Challenger Components was approached by Amphenol Ltd., the second largest manufacturer of connectors, to create a specialist technical marketing and distribution facility for the UK in order to assist Amphenols high level of service to the UK market. January 87 sees the expansion of Challenger's range of connectors to include French manufactured connectors from Socapex and German manufactured connectors from Tuchel. August 88' Challenger Components was appointed sole UK distributor for Nippon Graphite heat seal connectors. September '88. Challenger Components moved into newly constructed larger premises in Sittingbourne, kent. October '90. Amphenol Ltd agreement with Challenger was expanded to include US manufactured products. Also in 1990, Challenger Components extended its product range by introducing the EBM-Ziehl range of cooling fans. These products also includes the compact range by Papst Plc and the larger fans of Ziehl Abegg GmbH. September 93. Challenger Components extensive range of products was increased to include a distribution agreement with Pyle National, a division of Amphenol. Challenger Components are now part of the Arcum group of companies which includes Hunter Cable Assembly Ltd, Inelco Hunter Ltd and Electronic Frontier Ltd.

QUALITY

Challenger Components have been ISO9002 approved for over 6 years. This is applicable to Distribution of Electrical and Electronics Components and has been assessed and registered by National Quality Assurance limited against the provisions of BS EN ISO 9002:1994

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