News
We are showcasing our wide range of high-quality connectors and accessories at EDS 2024
September 2024
Come and say hello – we are on stand number B5 Electronic Design Show 9-10 OCTOBER 2024 Coventry Building Society Arena
Phil McDavitt appointed as Strategic Business Manager
September 2024
We are pleased to announce that Phil McDavitt has joined us in the new role of Strategic Business Manager for our RF and Fibre-Optic connector products.
DVD2024 – the Defence Industry Exhibition
August 2024
We are returning to DVD2024, on September 18th and 19th at the Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire. DVD2024 is an ideal exhibition to showcase our extensive portfolio of robust and waterproof connectors for defence and harsh industrial applications. We are looking forward to welcoming visitors to our stand where a comprehensive array of display samples and technical documentation will be available to consider.
Weald LMF and LMG Threaded coupling circular connectors designed for use in exposed environments from Lane Electronics
July 2024
Lane Electronics can now offer the LMF and LMG families of connectors and accessories manufactured in the UK by Weald Electronics.
Cinch Connectivity Solutions’ Fibreco® Junior range of expanded beam fibre optic connectors available with MIL and Commercial specifications
June 2024
We are pleased to announce that the popular Fibreco® Junior Expanded Beam Connectors from Cinch is now available to buy from stock direct from our sales department and also from our on-line store.
Gold Tier Supplier award from BAE Systems
May 2024
We have been presented with a prestigious Gold Tier Award for exceptional performance and contributions to supply chain success for BAE Systems, Inc.’s Electronic Systems sector in 2023.
FC Lane Electronics JOSCAR accreditation renewed for 2024/2025
May 2024
We have once again satisfied all the requirements required to become fully registered on the JOSCAR (Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register) accreditation register as set out by the participating buying organisations.
Weald Electronics LMH range of Bayonet Coupling Connectors meet the requirements of MIL-DTL-26482
April 2024
The UK manufactured Weald LMH range of bayonet coupling connectors provide a cost-effective combination of price, size, weight, contact size, robustness and reliable quick-connect and are designed to perform to the requirements of MIL-DTL-26482 Series 1.
Souriau ELIO Fibre-Optic Connectors now available from stock
March 2024
We are a premium distributor for the Souriau range of connectors by EATON, a world leader in high-performance interconnect technologies. And are pleased to be able supply their market leading product, the 8D / MIL-DTL-38999 Series III ELIO range of fibre optic connectors from stock.
UK manufactured high reliability connectors and backshells from Weald Electronics
March 2024
Weald Electronics is a major UK manufacturer of electrical connectors and accessories for defence and demanding industrial applications and lead the way in high performance interconnection solutions based on MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-5015 and MIL-DTL-26482 specifications.
With great sadness we announce the passing of Mr Frederick Lane, our founder and Chairman
February 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our founder and Chairman Mr Frederick Lane. Fred Lane was a key figure and inspirational leader within the Electronics Distribution Industry for nearly 60 years. He will be greatly missed by the directors and all staff at FC Lane Electronics, Lane Motorsport and Weald Electronics, the group of companies he led. We all extend our deepest sympathy to his wife and family at this sad time.
We stock a wide range of HUBER+SUHNER connectors, cables, antennas and accessories
January 2024
HUBER+SUHNER are a globally recognised provider of high-performance connectors for the transmission of both analogue and digital signals. We hold extensive stocks of their RF miniature, subminiature and microminiature connectors, and can supply coaxial and microwave cables and cable assemblies on short lead times.
Lane Motorsport exhibiting at the 2024 Autosport Engineering Show
January 2024
Wide range of Souriau circular connectors by EATON now available from stock
December 2023
We can supply a large number of key Souriau products on short lead-times from our extensive stock and as a Souriau-approved assembler, we can also supply connectors assembled in-house to exactly meet customer requirements.
Lane Electronics new Website now live
November 2023
The internet is a very important sales channel for any company, and we have now implemented a major upgrade to our website to ensure our customers have a seamless and satisfactory experience.
Bronze 90⁰ Backshells added to Weald MIL-DTL-38999 range of Connectors and Accessories
November 2023
We are pleased to announce the availability of a new bronze right-angle backshell from Weald Electronics designed for use with D38999 and CECC derived bronze connectors.
Weald Electronics, a sister company of Lane Electronics, reduces Carbon Footprint
October 2023
To improve the energy efficiency of our operations and improve our carbon footprint we have recently installed a 63kW solar PV array at our sister company Weald Electronics Slinfold Lodge HQ. Working with the Brighton Energy Cooperative we received a grant towards the costs from the Community Solar Accelerator programme and are the first business applicants in our area to complete such an installation.
Visit us at MIA CTS23 - Motorsport Engineering and Technology Show
October 2023
We are exhibiting at the MIA CTS23 - Motorsport Engineering & Technology Show at the Silverstone Wing, located right at the heart of the UK’s Motorsport Valley®. As specialists in meeting the electrical and electronic interconnection demands of motorsport in all its forms we can provide the latest high performance connector technology from stock, simplifying the design and procurement process and helping customers to maintain their competitive edge.
Cinch FIBRECO connectors now available from Lane Electronics
September 2023
A new Franchise Agreement with Cinch Connectivity for the distribution of the FIBRECO range.
Our market-leading connectivity solutions for defence and security will be on display at DSEI 2023
September 2023
Meet Lane Electronics at the DSEI Exhibition - 12-15 SEPTEMBER 2023 - Excel - London
We are very pleased to be returning to this year’s DSEI exhibition, where we can be found on stand number H2-514. We are looking forward to seeing customers old and new and will be displaying the latest connector innovations and demonstrating our UK-based assembling and value-added services.