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Mutechannounces record order book
mut015 / 28.11.12

Manchester-based Mutech Limited has announced a record order book. The company, which has 25 years experience in electronics design and manufacture of intrinsic safety equipment for leading companies worldwide, quoted a 40% increase for Q4 of 2012, compared with the same period in 2011.

Whilst many industry sectors have suffered difficult trading environments Mutech has seen its business expand, particularly in the oil, gas and mining equipment markets, as Managing Director, Colin Cameron, explains: "We have increased our marketing and customer service in the core areas of hazardous and functional safety. Our growth is driven by an expanding international end user market."

The expanding order book is reflected in staff intake, which has increased by 20% over the last 12 months. Colin Cameron is keen to recognise the significance of high calibre personnel: "Our success has been powered by professional, motivated and valued people. The award of IIP Gold earlier this year proved that investing in personnel is the key to our long term goal of becoming a centre of excellence for our chosen specialist markets. And, very importantly, we still have huge potential for further innovation, development and growth."

Colin Cameron, who was elected Chairman of the important L/6/10* committee and who has recently returned from the international IECEx** series of meetings to discuss harmonisation with the industry, stresses the importance of certification for continued success in global markets: "The UK's standards are currently seen as the benchmark and Mutech's strategy is to work towards product certification for all its markets."

Mutech Limited also works with a variety of industries making products as diverse as digital locking devices, industrial alarm systems, mobile phone detectors and remote control systems for window blinds.

The company embraces the wide spectrum of electronics, from specification, circuit design, software development, through approvals and testing, to prototype and low volume production.

A member of the Association of British Mining Equipment Companies (ABMEC) Mutech Ltd designs, builds and tests internationally approved products for customers in the fields of mining and other hazardous areas.

More information is available from Mutech Ltd, tel: 0161 872 0400, email: julia.cameron@mutech.co.uk , www.mutech.co.uk .

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Mutech contact:
Julia Cameron, email:julia.cameron@mutech.co.uk
Mutech Ltd, Unit 9, Wharfside Business Park, Irlam Wharf Road, Irlam, Manchester M44 5PN,
Tel: 0161 872 0400,www.mutech.co.uk

About Mutech Ltd
UK based Mutech provides a quality electronics design and manufacturing service. Expert in intrinsic safety (IS) and other equipment for hazardous areas such as mining, oil and gas, its aim is to become a leading 'Centre of Excellence'.

Mutech specialises in providing bespoke solutions for demanding environments. Celebrating its silver jubilee in 2012, the company delivers a broad spectrum of electronics product development and manufacture.

Its innovation and expertise has been used in consumer electronics, industrial controls, locking and security systems for safes and custodial locks, radio frequency (RF) and power supply design.

Awarded IS09001: 2008 and Investors in People Gold status, the company is also working towards EN13485 (Design of Medical Equipment).

Mutech continues to drive exports, particularly to the USA, and has a multi-lingual team. A Spanish version of the Mutech website is now available.

It is a member of the Association of British Mining Equipment Companies (ABMEC), Electronics Yorkshire and the Manchester Chamber of Commerce.

*About L/6/10
L/6/10 comprises manufacturers, users, certification and government bodies, offering a UK perspective to the international committee. L/6/10 is the sole route for UK input into the IECEx scheme.

The L/6/10 committee reports to the British Electrotechnical Committee (BEC), the UK Committee for IEC. The L/6/10 is responsible for issues relating to the certification of electrical and mechanical equipment used in hazardous areas (the IECEx scheme), including the oil, gas, mining and landfill industries, as well as food and other process industries.

**About IECEx
IECEx is the International Electrotechnical Commission System for Certification to standards relating to equipment for use in explosive atmospheres.

Issued byMutech Ltd, Unit 9, Wharfside Business Park, Irlam Wharf Road, Irlam, Manchester M44 5PN
General enquiries t: +44 (0)161 872 0400; e:enquiries@mutech.co.uk,www.mutech.co.uk