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SPOTLIGHT ON ELECTRONICS IN THE EASTERN REGION
“I am incredibly proud of what we
have achieved and excited about
what lies ahead!”
the A1(M). As manufacturing activity grew,
the business relocated to Letchworth,
operating from three progressively larger
sites before returning to Stevenage in 2000
to take on the lease of what is now Unit A.
Dave later acquired a manufacturing
business in Melbourn that had ceased
trading. After a period of operation, that
site was closed and the work transferred
to a new unit on Wedgwood Way. When
the lease for Unit B became available,
Dave took it on and connected it to Unit A,
creating the 60,000-square-foot, stateof-the-art facility the company operates
from today and allowing the remaining
Stevenage unit to be closed.
Discussing the last 40 years, Dave Pearce
said: “What a fantastic thing it is to be able
to say ’40 years of Nemco’! Things have
certainly changed since we began all those
years ago, but I am immensely grateful and
delighted with how far Nemco has come.
“Of course this is a time to reflect, but
I also want to look towards the future.
Our focus remains on serving our
predominantly UK-based customers while
expanding our global reach across Europe,
North America and Asia. This will be key
to our success – I am incredibly proud of
what we have achieved and excited about
what lies ahead!”
Nemco has confirmed its attendance at
DPRTE 2026, the UK’s leading event for
defence procurement and supply chain
engagement.
They will be on Stand AD2, where they
will discuss how they offer reliable, high-
quality manufacturing solutions.
Held on 25th and 26th March at
Farnborough International, DPRTE is
officially supported by the Ministry of
Defence. The event brings together
buyers, suppliers and policymakers for
two focused days of networking and
collaboration across the full defence
acquisition landscape.
This year’s event takes place at a pivotal
moment for the sector, following the
publication of the Strategic Defence
Review, continued development of the
Defence Industrial Strategy, and the
government’s commitment to increase
national security spending to 5% of GDP
by 2035.
These developments are shaping priorities
across procurement and supply chain
capability. DPRTE’s programme reflects
this shift, offering expert-led sessions
and practical insights designed to help
suppliers understand new policies, funding
routes and operational expectations.
Supporting the defence sector with trusted
manufacturing expertise
Nemco has a proven track record of
supporting the defence sector with
specialist manufacturing services for
leading OEMs and suppliers. Our flexible
outsourcing model covers everything
from single-discipline support to fully
integrated solutions, including:
• Design for manufacture
• High-speed SMT with µBGA capability
• Manual PCBA assembly
• Inspection
• Testing
• Conformal coating
• Wire loom production
• Final assembly
With deep PCB expertise, they support
both prototype and high-volume
production of critical electronics and
instrumentation.
Security, quality and reliability are central
to the defence work. Nemco operates
secure build environments to protect
sensitive products and data, supported by
rigorous testing that ensures performance
in demanding conditions. Cyber Essentials
Plus accreditation, ISO 7 cleanroom,
advanced testing facilities, and conformal
or certonal coating services enable them
to deliver robust, dependable products
for critical defence and aerospace
applications.
For Nemco, DPRTE will offer an important
opportunity to engage directly with
defence stakeholders, understand
emerging requirements, and demonstrate
how their experience, technical
capabilities and commitment to quality
align with the evolving needs of this
important sector.
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