Amplicon, still fabulous at 50!
Celebrating a milestone birthday can be either full of anticipation or one to dread completely!
January of 1973 saw the launch of Amplicon Electronics, a specialist technical distribution company. Our name Amplicon came from AMPLIfication and CONversion the key skills of our original founders.
Some fifty years later, whilst very successful in the key objective of staying in business for at least 2 years, Amplicon is still going strong. We’ve weathered many storms, recessions, changes in our business model, and even a management buy-out.
Amplicon continues to leverage its technical product and applications knowledge to differentiate its offering to the marketplace. In our recent history, we have fully returned to our engineering roots and now boast a state of the art manufacturing facility at our Brighton headquarters.
Amplicon 50th Anniversary celebration
Made in Brighton, sold to the world
From humble beginnings, Amplicon has grown into a global provider of complex, connected computer-based measurement and automation systems.
Despite the fact that Brighton is not the epicenter of the distribution world, Amplicon has made the city its home for 50 years! In addition to our local procurement efforts, we remain committed to supporting our local community and charities.
Amplicon logo history
Our company logo has evolved hand-in-hand with our incredible journey.
From its humble beginnings to today, our logo reflects our growth, innovation, and adaptability.
Amplicon founding facts
Amplicon brand evolution
Amplicon timeline
“As we look to our future, which we know will be challenging and exciting, Team Amplicon invite you our much valued customers, colleagues and friends to join with us in 12 months of fun and celebrations.”
Gina Citroni
CEO
Latest Amplicon news
Amplicon to continue IDK Endurance Racing sponsorship
Amplicon announces the renewal of their partnership with local scooter racing team, IDK Endurance Racing.
Ultra-short depth PC's for space-constrained applications
Amplicon has expanded its range of ultra-short depth rackmount PC's. Offering the same high performance as the standard size models, this range provides impressive features in a smaller footprint. Designed & built in the UK with an outstanding lead-time.
The new Impact-D range from Amplicon - High powered, maximum flexibility, compact size
Amplicon, the UK's leading industrial PC manufacturer, has announced the launch of their new Impact-D industrial embedded PC's.
Amplicon achieves Cisco IoT Advantage partner status
Amplicon is now one of six companies in the UK to qualify as a Cisco IoT Advantage Specialist Partner. Read more about this impressive achievement here.
Amplicon launches Countdown to Net Zero webinar series
Registration for the new Amplicon Countdown to Net Zero webinar series is now open. In our first session we will discuss the impact of climate change and how businesses across all sectors can reduce their footprint.
Amplicon raises over £2,000 in Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Amplicon have raised over £2000 for Breast Cancer Now in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month through two exciting fundraising events - a Baking Challenge and a Football Fundraiser.
Up to 40% off popular National Instruments products
Amplicon are offering unbeatable savings on popular NI products and software for the whole month of November. Read more.
End of summer deals on next generation data acquisition!
Amplicon, the preferred distributor for Keysight, are offering fantastic discounts on the next generation DAQM90xA data acquisition modules for a limited time. Read more.
Amplicon sponsors Team #347 IDK Racing at British Scooter Endurance Club Race
Amplicon proudly sponsored IDK Endurance Racing at the British Scooter Endurance Club race on Saturday, 11th September at the Teesside Autodrome in Middlesborough!
15% off NI popular measurement products
Amplicon are offering exceptional discounts on selected NI multifunction I/O devices until the end of September. Read more.
Amplicon takes a journey to Wonderland in celebration of Founders Day
Amplicon celebrated Founders Day 2021 with an Amplicon in Wonderland themed event! Team Amplicon took a trip to the Sussex Croquet Club to play some croquet, had a delicious lunch at Brio’s and hosted the Amplicon Oscars and Best Dressed Competition.
Amplicon walking challenge raises £1,400 for Pancreatic Cancer UK
Amplicon’s 100 mile walking challenge to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK was a huge success, with over £1,400 raised.
Amplicon raises over £2,600 for local charities
In this difficult period, it has become increasingly important that we support charitable causes and Amplicon has continued to persevere in raising money for various charities including The Guide Dogs, Cancer Research UK and the Martlets Hospice
Best-in-class digital oscilloscopes at unbeatable prices
Amplicon has been appointed as the authorised UK & Ireland distributor for GW Instek – a world leader in cost effective test and measurement hardware. To celebrate the new partnership, Amplicon and GW Instek are running an amazing offer.
Taking on pancreatic cancer with 100 mile walking challenge!
During the month of July, the Amplicon Team have set themselves a challenge of completing a 100 mile charity walk in aid of pancreatic cancer research. Sponsor team Amplicon!