Kitron - Subsea Production Systems, Oil and Gas Exploration Equipment and Navigation, Positioning, Automation and Control Systems

Kitron is one of the leading international electronic manufacturing services (EMS) suppliers with operations in Norway, Sweden, Germany, Lithuania, China and the US, where manufacturing and related services are delivered to customers globally. The company has more than 50 years of experience in electronics manufacturing and has earned excellent references from global partners.

Subsea control systems, seismic and wireless sensors, and surveillance systems

Kitron's offshore / marine segment comprises three main areas: subsea production systems, oil and gas exploration equipment, and navigation, positioning, automation and control systems for the offshore sector. Key products are subsea control systems, seismic sensors and equipment, wireless sensors and surveillance systems.

Quality requirements are extremely high for electronic assemblies in this segment and special coating processes and traceability are often required. Manufacturing series and quantities are often small and complex, but Kitron has the organisation, flexibility and technical expertise to manage such projects through all phases of the value chain. Projects in this segment often need particular support in the development and industrialisation phases, leading Kitron to focus especially on these areas.

Kitron offers services through the total contract manufacturing value chain, as outlined below.

Development services for offshore / marine electronic products

Until recently, Kitron had a large in-house design / development department, but made the strategic decision to outsource this part of the value chain. Kitron has established a network of highly qualified design / development partners in our local markets, enabling us to offer the full scope of development services needed for our total customer portfolio.

Kitron focuses on industrialisation, test and new product introduction, while outsourcing pure design / development tasks to our third-party development partners. The objective is to improve the complete offering to our customers by combining the strengths of Kitron with dedicated development environments.

Offshore / marine device component sourcing and logistics

We are experienced at selecting suppliers and components globally for offshore / marine products, and have a deep understanding of lifecycle analysis and regulatory requirements.

New product introduction and development for offshore / marine products

At our modern product introduction (NPI) centres we work in partnership with customers who may have prints and documentation but need prototypes to validate the design. We find solutions to improve the product and reduce lead-time and costs, before manufacturing starts.

Automatic assembly of offshore / marine products

We offer automated assembly lines for PCBs, electronics, microelectronics, assembly and various system tests, system integration, repairs and upgrades, product marking, traceability and packing.

High-quality electronic equipment for subsea and seismic markets

Kitron manufactures high-quality electronic equipment for the subsea electronic module (SEM), which is included in the complete subsea control module (SCM) for subsea operations worldwide. We also manufacture high-quality equipment that is fully tested, electronically, visually and functionally, for the seismic market.

Contract manufacture of offshore / marine products

Our quality is ensured by the following certifications and compliances:

• ISO 13485:2003
• 21 CFR 820 QSR
• ISO 14001:2004
• ISO 9001:2000
• ISO/TS 16949
• AQAP 2120

We work in compliance with 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA and Kaizen. We have security and controls in place to safeguard customers' intellectual property (IP) information. Our enterprise resource planning (ERP) system enables efficient response, inventory management and capacity, with a high level of trust and symmetry between Kitron's business model and that of the customer (schedule flexibility, mix / volume / complexity, etc.)

Our flexibility is a result of our experience in handling fluctuating manufacturing volumes without normative levels. Ours is a culture of dedication to continuous improvement. We are a solid long-term partner, committed to sustainable development.