FC Lane Electronics celebrate 60 years of success, built on the principle of establishing direct personal relationships with customers
April 2026
We are proud to celebrate a major milestone — 60 years of continuous trading in the connector industry. From our modest beginnings to becoming a market-leading franchised distributor, our journey has been shaped by a clear vision, careful planning, and a strong commitment to building lasting customer relationships.
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.
Next Day Delivery on Standard Products Now Assured
March 2018
It has long been a genuine boast of ours that standard connectors would be in the hands of the customer within 24 hours. Indeed, for years, the company’s slogan was “Our stock today, yours tomorrow. Today, it’s “We Connect Technology”, but the delivery promise remains.
New Sales Director for Connector Specialist Lane Electronics
June 2017
We are happy to announce the appointment of Mick Varley as Sales Director. He takes over from long-standing Sales Director Pat Jarman who remains in an advisory capacity until his retirement in early 2018.