By Adam Harsant, MD, Gemini Tec
At TechPoint|Gemini Tec our commitment to innovation, excellence, and long-term customer success has driven us to take another pioneering step in the CEM industry. We’re excited to share that having joined the TechPoint Group last year we’re now developing a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Basingstoke. And to be clear, this isn’t just about new buildings or equipment, it’s about creating a space that enables us to continue delivering exceptional service, cutting-edge technology, and world-class manufacturing for years to come.
Why Are We Moving?
For over 50 years, Gemini Tec has been a leader in the UK electronics manufacturing industry, evolving alongside the ever-changing demands of the market. Now as a member of the TechPoint Group with support from our investors, Literacy Capital, we can truly scale our operation to reach new levels of customer success.
As our business continues to grow and our operations become more complex, we have outgrown our current facility. With operations spread across two separate buildings, workflow inefficiencies and limited collaboration space will restrict our ability to grow and engage with more customers and even high-security projects.
Our new TechPoint Group facility will eliminate all these constraints and provide the space and infrastructure to support future growth and true customer partnering with the sector.
Our Goal: To Build the Best Manufacturing Facility in the UK
This move is about more than just physical relocation, it’s about setting a new standard in UK electronics manufacturing, focused entirely on enhancing your experience as our customer. Our goal is to create an environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence, allowing us to meet your needs and exceed your expectations in ways we couldn’t before. We are building the best CEM manufacturing facility in the UK, ensuring that TechPoint|Gemini Tec stays at the forefront of the industry for another 50 years.
TechPoint Group Mission:
To deliver Electronics Manufacturing, Supply Chain Solutions and Specialist Components, serving customers in the most challenging (high complexity, high reliability, high growth) environments.
Our Core Values
Customer Centricity
Integrity
Accountability
Collaboration & Teamwork
Strive for Excellence
Strive for Excellence
Key Drivers Behind the Move
- Investing in the Future: Our new facility will feature the latest Industry 4.0 technologies, positioning TechPoint|Gemini Tec for long-term growth and allowing us to continually meet the evolving needs of the electronics market.
- Lean Manufacturing for Efficiency: We are implementing lean manufacturing principles, such as Kaizen, to streamline our processes. This means faster turnarounds and cost savings, directly benefiting you, our valued customer.
- Sustainability: We are proud to integrate renewable energy, water-saving technologies, and advanced fault-detection systems into the new facility. This ensures that as we grow, we do so in a sustainable way that aligns with our environmental goals.
- Increased Collaboration: The new design includes larger, open spaces for collaboration, enabling us to work more closely with you to bring your projects to life. A dedicated TechPoint Customer Innovation Hub will allow you to collaborate with our experts to shape and refine your designs, creating real-time value for your projects.
What Does This Mean for You?
The new facility is designed with you at the heart of everything we do. Here’s how it will directly improve your experience with TechPoint|Gemini Tec:
- State-of-the-Art Manufacturing: A fully ESD-compliant, lean production layout in an AS9100-certified facility ensures the highest levels of precision and quality control in every product we deliver to you.
- Security and Compliance: With cleanroom environments, we’ll ensure that even the most sensitive and high-precision electronics projects, such as those in the Aerospace and Defence sectors, meet the highest standards of security and compliance.
- More Customer Access: We’re adding dedicated meeting spaces and open collaboration areas to facilitate even more communication between our teams and you. These spaces are designed for seamless, real-time project discussions.
- Future-Proofed Technology: Our new facility has room for future expansions, allowing us to keep investing in the latest technologies to support your projects for years to come.
- Increased Capacity: As part of our move, we’ll be expanding our workforce from 65 to 120 employees within the next two years. This will enable us to better support your needs and ensure we have more dedicated teams ready to serve you.
A Commitment to the Future
At TechPoint|Gemini Tec, we’re not resting on our laurels. This move isn’t just about immediate gains; it’s about positioning ourselves for the next 50 years. Now as part of the TechPoint Group and with the support of our investors we can continue to invest in our people, technology, and sustainable practices. In doing so, we’re ensuring that we can continue to deliver world-class service to meet the evolving demands of the market, and set new industry benchmarks.
The Future of TechPoint|Gemini Tec: Bigger, Better, and More Customer-Centric
As we move into this new facility and as a member of the TechPoint Group, we remain committed to our core values of innovation, quality, and customer service. We are committed to continuous improvement, and this move represents the next step in our journey to provide you with exceptional service and solutions. With lean processes, an expanded headcount, and more capacity for innovation, we are positioned for the future and we are bringing you along for the ride.
This move is just one part of our journey to ensure that now as part of the TechPoint Group we continue to lead the way in the CEM industry. We’re excited to take this next step with you and are confident that, together, we can continue to achieve great things.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this exciting journey!
