Astute Group [Stevenage, England] and Edinburgh Instruments are pleased to announce the signing of a multi-million-pound, multi-year supply chain agreement.

This strategic partnership covers the full lifecycle of Edinburgh Instruments’ range of spectrometer products – from initial product development through to production, with ongoing support provided throughout the product’s end-of-life phase.

Under the agreement, Astute Group will work closely with Edinburgh Instruments to ensure seamless supply chain operations, driving efficiency and innovation from product inception to delivery. This collaboration will enable both companies to continue to meet the growing demands for advanced spectrometry technologies across various industries.

Our distributors were engaged, asked insightful questions, shared their opinions, and aligned their goals with our strategic objectives.

Key Highlights of the Agreement:

• End-to-End Supply Chain Management: The agreement covers all stages of the product lifecycle, from R&D and initial production to post-production support.
• Multi-Million Pound Commitment: The multi-million pound commitment underscores the long-term strategic importance of this collaboration.
• Commitment and Focus on Quality and Innovation: Both companies are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality and driving continuous innovation in spectrometer and gas sensor technology.

“We are delighted to partner with Edinburgh Instruments and support their cutting-edge UK designed and manufactured technologies,” said Mark Shanley, sales and marketing director of Astute Group. “This MOU agreement represents a shared vision to advance our capabilities and offer our customers the very best in British made spectrometer solutions.”

“We are excited to be bringing this collaboration with Astute Group to our customers, we are able to leverage their significant expertise in supply chain management,” said Paul Freeman, Purchasing Manager at Edinburgh Instruments. “This partnership is a key step in ensuring our instruments continue to meet the needs of industry and research requiring significant precision and reliability.”