About

The story of TechPoint - a legacy of excellence

TechPoint’s journey began in 2002 when Dan and Vince Croft established Vanilla Electronics from a home office in Norwich. What started as a small venture has since evolved into a multi-site, multi-capability group.

"We have been dealing with Supply Chain Solutions for a number of years, as a regular supplier of various components where vendor and material management is key. Their expertise with vendor reduction programs have benefitted our company with better levels of service, delivery, quality and taking all soft costs into account, price. I have been very happy with their quick responses and professionalism and as a result we are moving forward at pace and entering phase 2 of 3 of the vendor reduction program. OTD measure of 100% and quality performance of also 100%. I would be very happy to recommend services to other divisions of Siemens."

Stuart Dale, Commodity Manager – Siemens Healthineers

Over the years, we've expanded through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Our first acquisition in early 2021 marked the beginning of an exciting chapter and since then we've welcomed four more businesses into our group, some with histories spanning nearly 50 years. In 2022 we rebranded and introduced the TechPoint name to the world, embodying our evolution into a forward-thinking, dynamic organisation.

"I just wanted to drop a quick note to say thank you to TechPoint Manufacturing Solutions and the wider Supply Chain Solutions team for the efforts to get our priority orders in for delivery. Communication and rapid problem solving when issues have arisen has been excellent"

Claire Moss, Supply Chain Lead @ Evolito

Our Core Values

• Customer centricity - we put you at the heart of everything we do

• Integrity - we operate with honesty and uphold the highest ethical standards

• Accountability - we take ownership of our actions and results

• Collaboration & teamwork - we believe in the power of working together to achieve greater results

• Strive for excellence - we are committed to continuous improvement and delivering quality solutions

• Energy & positivity - we bring passion and enthusiasm to every challenge we face

The group is backed by Literacy Capital, a closed-end investment company focused on investing in and supporting UK businesses and helping their management teams to achieve long-term success. Literacy Capital is also unique in that the company is the only investment business of such type to have been set up with a charitable objective. Listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in 2021, the investors have a diversified portfolio of 18 companies with a combined turnover of £310m.

Industry Organisations

TechPoint is proud to be an active member of the following industry organisations:

• ADS Group

• Armed Forces Covenant

• MAKE UK

• Space East

• The West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF)

Sustainability at TechPoint

Success at TechPoint goes beyond offering unbeatable, class-leading manufacturing and supply chain services. From how we treat our employees to the impact we have on the world around us, we're committed to fostering positive change by integrating ethical practices into every facet of our business.

Sustainability

Our business ethos is based upon simplified, localised supply chains and reducing waste, both commercially and environmentally. We proactively look to minimise our footprint through more mindful practices, including with our sustainable packaging solutions:

• Only using 100% recycled, recyclable and biodegradable paper

• Efficient Pregis easypack machines

• Controlled paper consumption

• Request the return of packaging from subcontractors

Social Values

We’re on a mission to support the Bookmark Reading Charity. Our investors make an annual donation equating to 0.9% of the Company's net asset value, thereby providing consistent, long-term and growing charitable donations. Since 2017, more than £9.2 million has been donated by our investors to charities focused on improving UK literacy. The aim is to advance the education of children in the United Kingdom, by promoting or supporting the development of literacy.

Ethical Practices

We're committed to conducting business with the highest standards of integrity and fairness. To do so, we promote a culture of transparency and accountability, ensuring that all stakeholders, customers, employees, suppliers and partners are treated with respect and dignity.

• Diversity & inclusion: we embrace diversity and ensure everyone has equal opportunities to succeed

• Ethical supply chain: we work only with suppliers who uphold strong standards, promoting human rights and safety

• Governance & compliance: we maintain compliance with legal requirements and promote ethical decision-making