Altus Appoints a New CEO to Lead the Company Moving Forward
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ALTUS GROUP LIMITED
QUARTER 1 2021
DISTRIBUTION & SUPPORT OF ELECTRONIC PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS
INSPECTION SYSTEMS | PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT | COMPONENT MANAGEMENT | STAFF SAFETY SOLUTIONS
Altus Appoints a New CEO to
Lead the Company Moving Forward
Altus Group Ltd is delighted to announce the
appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer
to lead the company’s strategic growth
throughout the UK and Ireland.
Joe Booth, previously Altus’ Director of
Business Development and Marketing takes
over the reins from his father Richard Booth
who now holds the position of Chairman
Altus/Danutek Group. As Chairman, Richard
will continue to be actively involved in Altus’
business providing invaluable expertise and
support having worked within the industry for
more than 40 years.
Richard Booth, Chairman Altus/Danutek Group said: “It’s 20+ years has instore. We have some great foundations to
certainly a proud moment for me and as much as it will be build on and I am pleased to say we are in a great position
difficult to take steps back from Altus Group Ltd, I am really moving forward. With a young and dynamic leadership
excited for Joe. I am looking forward to transition my role team in place, we will further enhance all aspects of our
into supporting our other sister companies in Europe as my customer’s journey and continue to make Altus the trusted
role changes in our organisation. partner of UK electronics manufacturing industry.”
Joe Booth, Altus CEO added: “I couldn’t be happier to Richard concluded: “Looking back at the company
reach this milestone for our company and our family as the journey so far, I couldn’t have asked for more really. We
formalities of the transition are coming to fruition. have been blessed with great customers throughout, and
a growing list of late, as more manufacturers buy into our
“The transition so far has gone as well as we had hoped,
focus on support.
and I am delighted that our team can continue to call upon
Richard’s wealth of experience whenever it is needed. “We have also been very fortunate with our partners
supplying us with innovative technology to make our lives
“Although the economic and political landscape are less
and sales efforts much easier as they move from unknown
than certain, we have never been more confident that
brands to dominant global positions. I would like to give
the future of Altus Group Ltd is bright, and we want to
credit to the exceptional team we have created at Altus
show long-term commitment to our partners that we are
Group. Our team of highly dedicated engineers have been
here to stay.
the backbone of our offering, and together with the new
“It’s a time of celebration and reflection of how far we have management team the company can be taken to new
come since the organisation was founded way back in heights. We are looking forward to a very bright future at
2001 and also a chance to look forward to what the next Altus Group.”
www.altusgroup.co.uk
FOCUS ON....
Nidec Control
Techniques
Enhance
Assembly Line
with Flexible
Solutions
Nidec Control Techniques is a Following the research of Nidec Control Techniques and its
production requirements, Altus recommended YJ Link board handling
leading designer and manufacturer equipment because of its outstanding quality and flexible customised
manufacturing solutions.
of electric motor control technology. “We decided to proceed with Altus Group and YJ Link for many
reasons, but a big influencer was the price to performance that YJ Link
Their comprehensive portfolio offered in comparison to what is available in the market,” said Richard
Morgan, Nidec Control Techniques.
includes AC and DC variable speed “We invested with YJ Link for a full SMT line which has gone in smoothly
drives, servos and power conversion after moving away from our previous supplier. Following its installation
we have been pleased with the project outcome and line performance.
technologies for commercial and “Investment has also been made in a pre-wave soldering configuration,
industrial applications. supporting the automation of our conventional assembly prior to the
wave soldering process. YJ Link offered a unique configuration that met
our needs. We required a solution that incorporated lighting, telescopic
Founded in 1973 in the UK, Nidec Control Techniques has been at shelving and lin bin holders to take our conventional placement prior
the front of customer-focused drive technology for over 40 years to wave to a new level.”
and are dedicated to the advancement of automation. With product
development located at its Welsh headquarters, to the 45 Automation IMPROVED PRODUCTION LINES
Centres located around the world, Nidec Control Techniques is the Tony Sweetman, Sales Manager- Altus Group said: “In a perfect world,
‘go-to’ for drives in many industries. our customers would be able to obtain standard products, which
Its primary markets are based on manufacturing automation, in meet particular technical and commercial needs, however, in reality
particular industries where high performance motor control is valued, there are some processes or physical constraints. In some cases, a
for example printing, packaging and machine tools. customised system may be the only solution to a successful automated
production line.
The company ensures high performance, reliability and energy
efficiency is applied across every application. To guarantee their “With our supplier YJ Link, we are both becoming, more like production
place as leaders in their field, Nidec Control Techniques continually line integrators where a few special cells are needed to optimise the task
enhance their capital equipment investment to guarantee production in hand. We were able to work on a bespoke configurations specifically
runs effectively. for Nidec Control Techniques requirements. The implementation of the
new equipment has improved the process to make its production line
more responsive. By automating conventional assembly with manual
CUSTOMISED MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS placement lines, in combination with wave soldering processes, we
Looking for the best state-of-the-art equipment, service support have provided a cost-effective solution to automated production.”
and cost-effective performance, the company chose to work with Richard Morgan, Nidec Control Techniques concluded: “Asides from
Altus investing in new SMT line equipment together with a hand the technology, we have been readily supported by Altus and their after
placement line for conventional assembly upstream from the wave sales team and we are looking forward to working more closely with
soldering process. them moving forward.”
ALTUS GROUP – DISTRIBUTION & SUPPORT OF ELECTRONIC PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS
IN THE SPOTLIGHT… Introducing Innovative New Suppliers Altus has entered exciting new partnerships with technology and innovation leaders within the electronics sector. To further enhance their portfolio, five new capital equipment suppliers have been introduced. The industry leaders includes LPKF, Asscon, Inertec, Essemtec and Heller Industries. Starting with LPKF, Altus has cemented its leading routing abilities adding a cutting-edge laser-based depaneling technology to its offering. The UK and Ireland are seeing a large increase in flexi-rigid applications and a growing trend for PCBAs of this type. LPKF’s laser depaneling solutions will help in their production by separating the vapour phase reflow technology to the impressive list of partners. PCB from the panel. The depanelisation process is performed using a Soldering performance and thermal consistency in the production focused laser beam that ablates the material layer by layer. The laser of miniaturised electronic components are becoming more of a process, especially in the case of LPKF equipment, offers considerable challenge. The addition of Heller Industries and Asscon will provide advantages over conventional mechanical cutting processes. customers with technology to ensure PCBA soldering can run Another company enabling enhanced production processes is efficiently with the best soldering performance across all applications. Essemtec and their adaptive and highly flexible SMT pick-and- Asscon vapour phase reflow systems have been designed for highly place equipment, dispensing solutions and intelligent production flexible soldering of complex PCBA assemblies. The innovative material storage and logistic solutions. What is most exciting about equipment offers several advantages during the manufacture Essemtec, is their ability to solder jet, glue dispense and pick and of electronics including the consistency and penetration of heat place in a single system, an ideal fit for most small OEM or NPI across the most complex of PCBAs in the soldering process thanks environments. Essemtec’s technology can be adjusted quickly to Galden. Asscon’s systems feature cutting edge options with and easily to meet a wide range of requirements providing flexible their variable temperature gradient control in saturated vapour. solutions to satisfy modern SMT needs in a cost-effective way. These systems provide process reliability and repeatability A new agreement to distribute and support equipment from Inertec and will ensure the soldering process is completed efficiently. has also been signed. With over 1,300 soldering systems installed An important benefit of Heller Industries is their broad range of worldwide, Inertec is one of the leading companies to develop and heating zone configurations. These systems support customers manufacture innovative selective soldering technologies. By adding from entry level NPI volumes, through to the highest throughput their soldering systems, Altus can provide its customers with full turnkey needed in automotive environments both with and without vacuum. PTH solutions to enhance their complete manufacturing functions. Electronics’ manufacturers are seeking high-performance ovens Altus has not stopped there adding Heller Industries, the market with positive net present value. With Heller Industries and Asscon’s leader in reflow oven technology and Asscon, innovators in solutions there is a system for all environments and budgets.
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Altus Adds
Technology
Expert to Team
As Altus Group increases its
soldering solution offerings, the
Strong Start
company has strengthened its team
with the appointment of Andras
Fekete.
With a strong background in robotic soldering and
for Danutek
convection reflow systems, Andras brings with him
a wealth of experience to ensure customers receive
high levels of support and technical expertise within
this equipment sector.
Mike Todd, Quality & Operations Manager said:
Despite the global pandemic affecting After an on-site analysis, the AXC-800 III was “Having recently bolstered its portfolio with Heller
us all, Danutek has proved resilient chosen as the most efficient option for Industries reflow oven technology and Asscon’s
and has started 2021 strongly with a Johnson & Johnson’s process requirements. vapour phase reflow technology, Altus is pleased
number of new orders from leading It will make inventory management and to welcome Andras to the team.
manufacturers in the region. component counting faster, more accurate “With Andras’ technical background, he is well
High-tech company Jaka Robotics, developer and easier than ever before. placed to support our capabilities in reflow
of industrial robots, intelligent equipment and Marko Milojkovic, Danutek Serbia Regional technology and is a great product advocate for the
digital factories for assembly production lines, Sales Manager said, “In the past year we have company’s comprehensive range of equipment.”
has recently partnered with Danutek to worked on building strong relationships with For further information on Heller Industries or
enhance their European presence. manufacturers in the Serbian territory. Asscon, visit www.altusgroup.co.uk
Another global leader choosing to work “Despite the challenging working conditions,
with Danutek is Johnson & Johnson, the we have welcomed new customers and won
world’s largest and most broadly based new orders. I think this is down to a combination NEW 2021 Altus Brochure
healthcare company. of high levels of equipment offerings, an We are very pleased to announce that the
Johnson & Johnson has invested in unrivalled customer service, and ensuring we Altus 2021 product brochure has now been
Scienscope’s AXC-800 III X-Ray Component have the right team onboard who are released. You can download it now from
Counter. This is the first Scienscope system to experienced in all systems and can offer www.altusgroup.co.uk. The brochure, based
be installed in the Serbian region by Danutek. invaluable expertise.” on the expansive Altus portfolio, includes
the most innovative solutions available in
the marketplace, and details on our training,
Danutek Awarded ISO Certification service and support offerings.
Danutek Hungary Kft. has achieved ISO 9001:2015 meet the requirements and expectations of
certification, recognising its commitment customers and other relevant interested parties
to operating and maintaining a high-quality in the most efficient manner possible.
management process for the design, development The certification brings Danutek Hungary Kft.
and delivery of its products and services. in line with all other Danutek divisions and Altus
ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognised standard Group Ltd. All companies now hold the ISO
dedicated to Quality Management Systems (QMS). certification which promotes the development of
It outlines a framework for improving quality and continual improvement, customer satisfaction,
understanding for any organisation looking to traceability and international best practices within.
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