Surface Technology International (STI) has begun a new chapter in its development, maintaining its position as a dedicated defence‑focused business while operating under NOTE UK, part of NOTE AB. This represents a significant strategic milestone for the company.
The move follows a period of focused transformation, during which STI strengthened its operational capability, refined its market positioning and reinforced its role as a trusted partner to defence and aerospace customers. The business now operates with greater clarity, consistency and delivery discipline across its UK sites.
From Hook and Poynton, STI delivers full-system electronics for high-reliability environments, supporting programmes where performance and assurance are critical. Its ability to take complex or incomplete designs and turn them into manufacturable, reliable systems continues to differentiate the business in the market.
The transition to NOTE UK represents a strong strategic fit. As part of a wider European electronics manufacturing group, STI gains access to increased scale, complementary capabilities and a broader operational footprint, while maintaining its UK-based delivery model and sector focus.
The combination strengthens STI’s position in complex, high-reliability electronics by pairing its defence and aerospace expertise with NOTE’s established manufacturing depth. This creates a more robust platform to support customers across increasingly demanding programmes, while retaining the responsiveness and technical focus that underpin STI’s reputation.
STI will continue to operate from its secure UK facilities, providing end-to-end support across verification, build, test and through-life sustainment. This integrated model enables customers to work with a single partner across the lifecycle of critical electronic systems and supports deeper, long-term programme engagement.
Tom Garvey, Chief Executive Officer of STI, said:
“STI has been through a significant and disciplined transformation. We are now a stronger, more focused business with the capability and mindset to support our customers over the long term.
NOTE is a strong fit for STI. Their scale, capability and European presence complement our strengths in complex, high-reliability electronics, while aligning with our focus on quality, delivery and long-term customer support.
This next phase allows us to build on what we have established, extend our capability and continue delivering for our customers with greater depth and resilience.”