About Us

Retronix was founded in 1993 by Tony Boswell.

We offer a unique set of technology solutions aimed at making high reliability electronics more reliable, and reducing manufacturing costs by PCB/IC repair and recycling

With Scottish origins, Retronix was founded in 1993 by Managing Director Tony Boswell. Today Retronix is a global business operating in the Americas, Asia and across Europe. Quality and innovation are the cornerstones to why our organisation has been – and continues to be – successful.

This is an exciting time for Retronix as our investment in people, premises, processes and equipment accelerates at an exponential rate to meet growing industry demands. Our most recent development is a new top-of-the-line system that will set the benchmark for an automated process designed exclusively by Retronix to tin micro devices (patent pending) such as 0402, 0603, SOT’s to GEIA standards, the industry now has a comprehensive all-inclusive solution for tinning requirements.

Audited regularly by our high reliability customers, we are proud to be a preferred supplier of many market leaders. Testimony to our track record and the quality of our services, Retronix work with company’s like Leonardo CompanyBAE Systems, Martin Baker Air Craft Company, Thales, Mercury Systems and many more. The high reliability sector is increasingly recognising the importance of reducing the number of reflow cycles given to any single component. The solution? Retronix is the only company in the world to offer the Laser Reballing service, mitigating the need for an additional reflow and thus protecting the customer’s finished device.

The Retronix Story

1993
Retronix Founded
Retronix Founded

Retronix is founded by Tony Boswell, our Managing Director. 

Retronix was founded when Tony spotted a niche market that was expanding in the computer industry. We started off with nine employees, and that number has been rising since!

1997
Component Salvage & QFP Repair
Component Salvage & QFP Repair

1997 was a milestone year for Retronix when we introduced component salvage and QFP repair.


1999
Laser Reballing
Laser Reballing

Retronix introduces BGA Laser Reballing. 

 

2000
Enter Europe
Enter Europe

After our success in the UK, in 2000 we expanded our services into Europe. 

 

2006
Testing
Testing

We introduce IC Counterfeit Test Services.

 

2012
20 Years in Business
20 Years in Business

Another milestone year for us as we celebrate 20 years of business and introduce our Automated Retinning System.

 

2013
Enhanced Laser Reballing
Enhanced Laser Reballing

Enhanced Laser Reballing capability for HMP, solder balls introduced.

 

2015
Extreme Temperature Testing
Extreme Temperature Testing

We invest in an Extreme Temperature Tester.

 
2017
25 Years in Business
25 Years in Business

We celebrated 25 years of Retronix and invest in a new Laser Reballing system.

 

2018
AS9100D Certfied
AS9100D Certfied

Retronix became AS9100D Certified.

 

2020
Strong, Stable & Growing
Strong, Stable & Growing

Despite COVID-19, our investment in people, premises, processes and equipment has continued to accelerate to meet the continuing demands of the industry.

 

2021
Innovation
Micro Device Hot Solder Dip (Patent Pending)

A patent pending automated process designed exclusively by Retronix to tin micro devices such as 0402, 0603, SOT’s to GEIA standards, the industry now has a comprehensive all-inclusive solution for tinning requirements.

 

2021
US Expansion
US Expansion

Opening of our New USA Facility.

 

2023
Retronix turns 30
30 years in business

Retronix turns 30 with strong plans for expansion and continued growth. 

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