New Coating Technologies at Ieper for Defence Applications

Connect Group begins 2026 by strengthening its role as a trusted electronics partner in Defence and other high-requirement sectors, where exceptional performance and resilience are paramount.

The company has unveiled a new advanced coating area at its Ieper production site in Belgium, expanding its capabilities to meet the evolving demands of mission-critical electronics.

"This new coating area reflects our commitment to meeting the highest demands of Defence and other high-requirement sectors. By combining advanced technologies with certified manufacturing processes, we deliver consistent performance, speed, and flexibility for all our programmes." Woulter Peene, Plant Manager at Connect Group Belgium Ieper.

The new coating area positions Connect Group Belgium Ieper as a centre of innovation and excellence for advanced coating technologies.

By expanding its capabilities, the site provides solutions that respond seamlessly to changing specifications across Defence and other high-requirement sectors, reinforcing the company’s leadership in critical manufacturing processes.

Every step—from design to execution—is aligned with the highest standards, ensuring customers benefit from both technical expertise and operational reliability.

The upgraded coating area blends proven methods with cutting-edge technologies, offering:

• Standard coatings for electronic assemblies, delivering consistent performance.
• Humiseal technology, providing superior resistance to moisture, chemicals, and environmental stress, giving customers enhanced protection in demanding applications across multiple sectors.

"Continuous innovation is key in our industry," Woulter Peene added. "With this investment, we are not only expanding our capabilities, but also reinforcing our role as a trusted partner for mission-critical electronics—today and in the years to come."

Applications in high-requirement industries operate in unforgiving conditions, where tolerance for error is zero. The facility rises to this challenge by combining durability with precision-engineered processes, including:

• ISO 9100 certification, the internationally recognised benchmark for Aerospace and Defence manufacturing excellence.
• Flexible and reliable production processes, designed to support long-term programmes in Defence and other critical sectors with consistency and confidence.

This investment delivers clear advantages for Connect Group’s customers:

• Accelerated ramp-up and reduced lead times, enabling faster deployment of critical components.
• Greater adaptability, allowing seamless alignment with evolving specifications in defence and other high-requirement sectors.
• A dependable, ISO 9100-certified partner, capable of supporting extended programmes with consistent quality.

The new coating area enables Connect Group to translate complex requirements from Defence and other mission-critical industries into certified manufacturing execution, ensuring customers receive ready-to-deploy, high-performance solutions.

This expansion further consolidates the company’s position as a trusted partner in critical manufacturing, combining expertise, speed, and reliability across multiple sectors.

As 2026 begins, Connect Group is prepared to meet the challenges of modern critical manufacturing. The new facility not only expands production capabilities but also strengthens Connect Group’s reputation as a centre of innovation and excellence for advanced coating technologies.

With this investment, the company continues to deliver solutions ready for Defence and other high-requirement applications—today and beyond, reflecting our commitment to innovation, trust, and operational excellence.