Lead Free PCB Assembly

The RoHS Directive (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) which involves the banning of certain substances that could end up in land fill sites caused us to re‑evaluate our manufacturing strategy with positive results.

In 2003, we drew up the lead-free road map for our manufacturing facility. Following extensive trials we developed a capable process for both wave soldering and reflow soldering use lead free solders.

This had given us the additional benefit of being one of the first manufacturers to offer true lead free soldering to clients who have products which operate in high temperature environments and those keen to embrace the new legislation and directives early as part of their business plans.

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Taking care of our future

Our environmental policy is at the heart of our manufacturing strategy. In particular, we aim to reduce the impact on our environment in the following ways:-

• We endeavour to be compliant with relevant environmental legislation.
• We are committed to continuous improvement. As such, a Continuous Improvement Team (C.I.T) meet at regular intervals to discuss, review and implement environmental improvements.
• We endeavour to minimise the use of all raw materials, energy and supplies, wherever possible, to include recycling of paper, cardboard, ink cartridges and waste from our processes and manufacturing operations
• Any relevant issues to staff are broadcast in company team briefs. Staff training is carried out where appropriate and new employees are made aware of the company environmental policy.
• Ultra requests Suppliers to use recyclable materials where possible. Re-useable packaging is used for as many of our customers as possible.

Summary

Ultra Electronics CEMS continues to set the pace in developing processes and supply chains which are kinder on the environment. We have been manufacturing products in Weymouth for over 40 years and intend to create the right conditions for our company to prosper and co-exist with the local community for the next forty.