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News Release from: TFC
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 01 December 2004
Flexibility is key to fastener supply
deal
Fastening specialist TFC has signed a flexible new supply agreement with Amphenol UK, part of one of the world's largest manufacturers of connectors and interconnect systems.
Fastening specialist TFC, supplier of engineering components to some of the world's leading manufacturers, has signed a flexible new supply agreement with Amphenol UK Amphenol is one of the world's largest manufacturers of connectors and interconnect systems within the mil-aero, telecomms and industrial markets
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 11 Aug 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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TFC supplies Amphenol with a range of components including injection moulded fasteners and ring and spring products.
As well as the high-volume supply of off-the-shelf products, TFC advises customers on the most appropriate components for specific applications and offers a bespoke design service.
With millions of components in stock at its headquarters at Heathfield in Sussex, TFC has the capacity to supply large volumes of components at short notice and works closely with customers to develop contingent supply strategies.
Under the agreement with Amphenol, TFC holds a two-month supply of stock in reserve to allow for fluctuations in demand.
As Chris Poland, Supply Chain Manager at Amphenol UK explains, this allows TFC to react seamlessly to sudden market changes.
"We supply a number of large companies, all of whom require different combinations of products in different volumes".
"With so many small batches of components at short notice, it was important to have a trusted and flexible supplier that could efficiently manage a large diversity of products and changes in demand to take some of the logistical burden away from us".
"This has made our purchasing process more efficient and allows us to spend more time developing strategic relationships with customers and suppliers".
Brian Goode, Technical Director at TFC, commented: "The agreement with Amphenol is proving extremely effective".
"Such an agreement reinforces our reputation as a reliable and flexible supplier". Request free introductory details about products from TFC ...
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