HITEK History
Over 40 years of experience
HITEK Electronic Materials Limited, an Aeromed Group Company, was founded in 1985, headquartered in North Lincolnshire, is a trusted global partner in the Electronics Industry, with more than 40 years of experience in manufacturing and distribution. Our primary focus is serving the Military Aerospace & Defence sectors, and we hold qualifications in accordance with MIL DTL 83528 QPL 9-2008. HITEK is proud to carry accreditations in AS9100D and BS EN ISO 9001:2015, and we have earned recognition from SC21.
The best products, worldwide
We aim to be the partner of choice for EMC, Microwave and Polymer Systems to key markets worldwide, by delivering unrivalled products, solutions, and service through continual development of our talent and technical expertise, to guide design in the protection of electronics. We offer customers prompt and effective solutions in the protection of electronics, using our excellent quality systems, processes, and technical expertise as well as our collaborative approach to partnerships.
Among our key suppliers, you’ll find well-established companies such as Parker Chomerics, Henkel, ABS Technics, Permabond Engineering Adhesives, Shieldex Metallized Technical Textiles, V Technical Textiles, Tecan, Orbel, and Cortec.
1985
HITEK Electronic Materials is established by Ed Nixon and Reg Shuttleworth. Pictured here is Reg hanging up the new sign on HITEK’s property at the time
1986
The first computer is brought into the company. Personal computers were in their infancy at this time. No AI to help make things work, most computers at this time were still command-line.
1991
HITEK move to their new Headquarters at 15 Wentworth road on the 1st July. This was the communication mailed to customers.
1995
HITEK form a partnership with Parker Chomerics for all things EMI-Shielding.
2000
2000
HITEK Form a partnership with Tecan to handle board level shielding applications.
HITEK form a partnership with Henkel. This relationship grew further when Henkel acquired the Ablestik brand later in 2008
2001
This year saw HITEK earn ISO 9001 one of their earliest accreditation. To earn this accreditation HITEK had to prove they had a quality management system in place that facilitated ‘the design and development, distribution, and fabrication of microwave, EMC, and polymer systems for the electronics industry
2003
HITEK acquire Unit 16, this became HITEK’s main production facility allowing for an increase in capacity and capabilities.
2005
2006
2006
2011
2015
HITEK Turned thirty! In celebration of this HITEK visited Parker Chomerics’ Czechia site in Prague.
2015
HITEK achieved a new award the Great Place to Work – Best Workplaces for Small Business’ ranking 20th out of 100 ranked business
2015
SC21’s silver award was achieved by HITEK. This showcased the growth and improvements made within the company to achieve this standard
2015
Expansion to unit 15 took place as the sales office tripled in size.
2021
HITEK are announced as the headline sponsor of the Alpha Romeo Championship.
2021
HITEK started to use solar energy. Solar Panels were installed onto Unit 1,2 and 3 to power those units
2023
HITEK expand their production facilities to allow for further operations to take place.
2025
HITEK and Henkel partnership reaches 20 years. In celebration of this HITEK visited Henkels main headquarters in Dusseldorf and was shown around their innovation center.
2025
HITEK turned forty! This monumental achievement saw a special day event where staff competed in teams in a wacky sports day. The event then culminated with a celebratory meal at Forest Pines where the fun and games continued into the afternoon.
2026
HITEK and HSL are aquired by the Aeromed Group, taking the companies into the new era.
