ADAPT ems Ltd has a long and successful history as a Contract Electronics Manufacturer originally established in 1985. Since that time we have grown steadily and made a number of strategic acquisitions now operating from two sites in Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Both sites are fully integrated with a single company wide ERP system and compatible SMT equipment. This offers significant capacity and flexibility to ensure we are always able to meet our Customer’s requirements.
To support our manufacturing capability we also strive for excellence in quality and as well as ISO9001 accreditation we are also certified to manufacture Medical products under ISO13485 as well as a number of other industry related approvals including, FDA, TUV, UL, ATEX, and PCI/EMV product approvals.
Foundations of our success:
- We are privately owned so are able to be agile without drawn out decisions and able to respond quickly to meet our customer’s needs.
- We are engineering led, with the management team having a strong background in electronics and contract manufacturing.
- We put customers at the heart of everything we do; your product, our passion.
- We operate from two sites within close proximity offering our customers that extra peace of mind; with all the benefits of dual sourcing but none of the hassle of managing multiple CEMs
Guy Janney
Managing Director
Guy’s early career started in manufacturing with companies such as Meridian Audio, followed by a commercial role at Marconi Instruments. Setting up his first business, Testworks, with colleagues in 2001, and taking ADAPT ems into sole ownership in 2010 proved to be the opportunity to enable the business to flourish to where it is today with an exceptional management team and workforce dedicated to supporting a broad range of technically and commercially challenging clients in a highly demanding world. Many years of experience and still the appetite and enthusiasm remains to support our clients and drive the business forward.
Louise Pridding
Head of Sales
Louise has been with ADAPT for over 12 years now starting her career with us as an Account Manager. Over that time Louise has been promoted to Senior Account Manager, Principle Account Manger and most recently Head of Sales. Louise’s success with ADAPT is underpinned by a number of years working in electronic component distribution giving her a very broad knowledge of the whole supply chain.
Outside of work Louise enjoys a number of hobbies including horse riding, keep fit and watching the latest TV box set series, but likes nothing more than spending time with her family.
Mark Greenwood
Head of Engineering
With over 30 years in the industry, from his early days at Cambridge Instruments to his current role at ADAPT ems, Mark’s seemingly limitless enthusiasm means he is always up for an engineering challenge. The diverse nature of CEM manufacturing means that every day brings something new, and the breadth of knowledge this brings is invaluable to supporting existing customers and new projects alike.
The resulting resolution of technical and manufacturing issues for customers to assure the success of their products quite justifiably earns Mark’s reputation for being highly respected in his field.
Out side of work Mark loves anything technical and can often be found tinkering in his work shop experimenting with his 3d Printer or underneath his car.
Annette Grimshaw
Purchasing Manager
Annette has a wealth of experience behind her having worked for over 28 years in the electronics industry, of which 20 years have been within Contract Manufacturing covering both supply chain and account management.. We know she doesn’t look old enough.
Annette’s varied career has given her an insight into all processes of manufacturing having started as a purchasing assistant and progress chaser, then progressing to work in a drawing office creating technical documents, structuring build packs and working with Design Engineers. An excellent foundation enabling her to successfully progress into account management and supply chain management.
In Annette’s spare time she enjoys being a football mum and loves keeping fit and relaxing watching documentaries, crime and medical drama’s.
Alice Winton
Finance Manager
Alice has been a qualified Accountant since July 2011, having started her early accountancy career in manufacturing. With considerable and varied experience in a number of industries in the intervening period, including Practice, Airport IT security and Education, has now returned to the ever-dynamic world of manufacturing.
Alice brings considerable experience to the business in financial accountancy, operations management and cost accounting, pro-actively working with the management team to further the ongoing development and success of the business.
Outside of work Alice is a keen (and only slightly dangerous) hockey player (resulting in presenting for work with assorted contusions and only occasional concussion), enjoys walks with her dogs and outdoor sports with her two children. She volunteers for the local hockey club, coaching and mentoring young players and children within the local Hitchin community.
Trevor Smith
Quality Manager
Trevor joins us with more than 35 years working in both Quality Assurance and Operations Management roles in several well-known Manufacturing Companies including Siemens Healthineers, both here in the UK as well as overseeing key suppliers in the US, China, Asia and Europe. During this time he has gained extensive experience within ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
In addition to overseeing the Quality Management side of things, Trevor is an Engineer at heart, so loves nothing more than driving improvements, being in the action and working as part of a team.
Trevor has recently moved from Essex to Hertfordshire with his partner and has two grown up children. When not at work his interests include playing the guitar (although Trevor admits he is still learning !), motorcycling, and taking well deserved holidays in warm climates.
