EC Electronics acquires Fastlink Data Cables
On 24 July 2026
Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider EC Electronics has announced the acquisition of Fastlink Data Cables Ltd, further strengthening its UK manufacturing capability and supporting the company’s long-term growth strategy through strategic acquisitions.
The acquisition brings Fastlink’s specialist cable assembly expertise, established customer base and experienced workforce into the EC Electronics Group, while expanding the Group’s presence in high-growth sectors including data centres, defence and aerospace.
Jason Milkins, Ben Edwards, Michael Clarke, Kimberlee Carstensen, Melodie Thompson and Amy Frogson of Roxburgh Milkins provided legal advice for EC Electronics (a Rockpool Investments portfolio company).
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“The acquisition marks a further step in EC Electronics’ strategy of building a scalable, high-mix electronics manufacturing platform serving blue-chip customers across defence, industrial and data centre markets. We look forward to supporting Richard and the team with their continued growth.”
Phil Simmonds, Executive Chairman of EC Electronics