Trusted Partner in PCB Assembly

At ACL, we specialise in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Assembly services, focusing on quality, reliability, and performance to bring your products to life. Our dedication to innovation, stringent quality control, and exceptional customer satisfaction makes us the ideal partner for your electronics manufacturing needs.

Your Idea, Our Expertise

Whether you're looking for simple PCB builds, advanced assemblies, or complete product manufacturing, ACL has the expertise, resources, and dedication to exceed expectations at every step.

Why Choose ACL for PCB Assembly?
‍

- Industry-leading experience: With over three decades of electronics manufacturing expertise under our belt, we fully understand the challenges and requirements of PCB assembly across diverse applications.

- Manchester-based facility: Centrally located and purpose-built - operating a circa 15,000 sq ft manufacturing site with state-of-the-art equipment and tightly controlled processes.

- Global reach, local service: While rooted in the UK, ACL has partnerships and reach across international markets and multiple industry verticals, enabling us to support both domestic and export-oriented projects.

- Customer-centric approach: We don’t just build PCBs - we work as your partner. From design guidance through prototyping, manufacture and support, we align our service to your targets, schedules and quality imperatives.

By choosing ACL as your PCB assembly partner, you gain:

- A single point of contact for design support, manufacture and lifecycle services.
- Reduced risk through strong processes, traceability and industry-experienced engineers.
- Flexibility: prototype to production, low to high volumes, fast ramp-up, design revisions supported.
- Quality you can trust, consistent builds, robust testing, traceable record-keeping.
- Speed to market thanks to our streamlined process, UK location and early engagement on design.
- Partnership: We view ourselves not just as a supplier but as an extension of your team, invested in your success.

PCB Assembly Capabilities

At ACL, we cater to a broad range of needs, from prototypes to high-volume production runs. Our advanced technologies and flexible manufacturing options allow us to deliver precise, high-quality PCB assemblies for diverse applications while remaining cost effective.
‍

Surface Mount Technology (SMT) – high-speed, high-precision pick & place equipment, fine-pitch capabilities, minimised defects, ideal for modern electronics.

‍
‍Through-Hole Technology (THT) – for components requiring mechanical robustness or legacy interfaces; we integrate THT with SMT where needed.
‍

‍Mixed-Technology Assembly – combining SMT and THT in one assembly to cater for hybrid designs.
‍

‍Prototyping & New Product Introduction (NPI) – we support clients early in the design lifecycle; rapid turn prototypes, small batch runs, design for manufacturability feedback embedded.
‍

‍Box Build Solutions – beyond just PCB, we can provide sub-assemblies or full turnkey product builds, integrating your PCBA into functional modules or finished products.
‍

‍Design Support & Engineering Expertise – we assist with DfM (Design for Manufacture), component selection, process optimisation, test strategy and lifecycle support.
‍

Innovation Across Industries
‍

ACL has extensive experience working across various sectors, including aerospace, telecommunications, medical, automotive, industrial automation, and consumer electronics. Each industry comes with unique demands, and we pride ourselves on delivering tailored solutions that ensure top performance, reliability, and compliance in every product. From high precision medical devices to rugged automotive components, every project benefits from our expertise and commitment to excellence.
‍