Key-Tech is a defence electronics manufacturer based in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. We are JOSCAR registered through Hellios Information and an official ADS Group member. From our 46,000 sq ft facility, we deliver defence PCB assembly, box build, conformal coating and full electromechanical assembly for defence programmes.
Every build is fully traceable, manufactured to IPC standards and backed by our ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality systems.
Built for the Long Haul
Defence programmes run for decades, not months, so we build for the long haul. We hold full material and process records for every assembly, manage component obsolescence as parts go end-of-life, and source qualified alternatives to keep your supply secure years after the first build. When a board needs remaking eight years on, we can tell you exactly what went into the original.
JOSCAR Registered and ADS Group Member
We are a JOSCAR registered manufacturer. Our compliance data is independently validated and accessible to defence and aerospace prime contractors across the UK. JOSCAR covers financial stability, cyber security, data protection, quality management, environmental standards and business continuity. For defence buyers, it means you can assess our credentials before we even have a conversation.
Our ADS Group membership connects us directly with the UK defence, aerospace and security community. Read more about our JOSCAR on our news page.
We have secure areas within our facility, controlled access to sensitive projects and the ability to work under NDAs. We handle classified information appropriately and have earned trust through years of reliable delivery.
Beyond the certifications and paperwork, it is the long-standing relationships with our defence customers that really define how we work.
FAQs
Yes. Key-Tech is JOSCAR registered through Hellios Information. Our pre-qualification and compliance data is independently validated and available to all participating defence and aerospace buying organisations, making supplier assessment straightforward.
Absolutely. Defence programmes often require flexibility in volume. We accommodate everything from initial qualification and prototype builds through to ongoing low and medium volume production runs, with the same level of quality and traceability throughout.
Complexity is a core part of what we do. We routinely handle sophisticated assemblies incorporating fine-pitch components, BGAs and multi-layer PCBs for mission-critical defence systems. All work is carried out to IPC workmanship standards with full automated optical inspection.
Yes. Full traceability is fundamental to everything we manufacture for the defence sector. We document and track every material, component and process step to create a complete audit trail. This means we can tell you exactly what went into a specific assembly, even years after it was built.
Yes. Defence products often remain in service for decades. We help customers navigate component obsolescence, source alternative parts and maintain supply continuity throughout extended product lifecycles. We maintain comprehensive records for every build so we can support you years down the line.
Our testing capabilities include automated optical inspection (AOI), X-ray inspection, functional verification and customer-specific test protocols. We work to whatever testing regime your programme requires to validate performance to your exact specifications.
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