About Us
Retronix was founded in 1993 by Tony Boswell.
We offer a unique set of technology solutions aimed at making high reliability electronics more reliable, and reducing manufacturing costs by PCB/IC repair and recycling
With Scottish origins, Retronix was founded in 1993 by Managing Director Tony Boswell. Today Retronix is a global business operating in the Americas, Asia and across Europe. Quality and innovation are the cornerstones to why our organisation has been – and continues to be – successful.
This is an exciting time for Retronix as our investment in people, premises, processes and equipment accelerates at an exponential rate to meet growing industry demands. Our most recent development is a new top-of-the-line system that will set the benchmark for an automated process designed exclusively by Retronix to tin micro devices (patent pending) such as 0402, 0603, SOT’s to GEIA standards, the industry now has a comprehensive all-inclusive solution for tinning requirements.
Audited regularly by our high reliability customers, we are proud to be a preferred supplier of many market leaders. Testimony to our track record and the quality of our services, Retronix work with company’s like Leonardo Company, BAE Systems, Martin Baker Air Craft Company, Thales, Mercury Systems and many more. The high reliability sector is increasingly recognising the importance of reducing the number of reflow cycles given to any single component. The solution? Retronix is the only company in the world to offer the Laser Reballing service, mitigating the need for an additional reflow and thus protecting the customer’s finished device.
The Retronix Story
Retronix is founded by Tony Boswell, our Managing Director.
Retronix was founded when Tony spotted a niche market that was expanding in the computer industry. We started off with nine employees, and that number has been rising since!
1997 was a milestone year for Retronix when we introduced component salvage and QFP repair.
Retronix introduces BGA Laser Reballing.
After our success in the UK, in 2000 we expanded our services into Europe.
We introduce IC Counterfeit Test Services.
Another milestone year for us as we celebrate 20 years of business and introduce our Automated Retinning System.
Enhanced Laser Reballing capability for HMP, solder balls introduced.
We invest in an Extreme Temperature Tester.
We celebrated 25 years of Retronix and invest in a new Laser Reballing system.
Retronix became AS9100D Certified.
Despite COVID-19, our investment in people, premises, processes and equipment has continued to accelerate to meet the continuing demands of the industry.
A patent pending automated process designed exclusively by Retronix to tin micro devices such as 0402, 0603, SOT’s to GEIA standards, the industry now has a comprehensive all-inclusive solution for tinning requirements.
Opening of our New USA Facility.
Retronix turns 30 with strong plans for expansion and continued growth.