Latchingdon based CVC Components business expansion

Latchingdon-based CVC Components is continuing to expand after a successful international trade mission.

The business secured large orders from the Far East in Taiwan.

The suppliers, based at Scatterbrook Farm in Rectory Lane, is a major supplier in the international military business.

Director Imran Khan said: “Our core business is supplying obsolete and hard-to-find components or parts to international airforce, navy and army sectors.

“We hold over 100 million parts in stock, many of which we are the only stockist in the world”.

CVC also have the capability to back engineer specialist electrical and mechanical parts that are no longer manufactured.

CVC - Chelmer Valve Company - started in 1961 specialising in audio and transmitter glass valves.

Over the years as demand fell for valve technology, it left a niche market for the spare parts which CVC still had.

They started sourcing other specialist legacy components to complement its valve product range then started buying whole companies including Defence Support International, FEL Avionics and BSL Express parts, ultimately becoming a ‘one stop shop’ for all their customers’ requirements.

The company is currently applying for planning permission to expand its 45,000 sq ft stores to meet demand and also make further inward investments to expand its technical capabilities and sales team.

Previous plans for the expansion of the warehouses on the site were refused by Maldon District Council.

On a recent visit to CVC, Maldon’s MP Sir John Whittingdale said: “It’s fantastic to see such a dynamic expanding technology company in the local area not only adding to Maldon’s international profile but also offering employment to people within my constituency.”

CVC also has sales agents in the USA and Europe which are expanding the commercial component markets for the company.

Mr Khan said: “With new people, systems, storage and stock in place, we hope to become a leading global player with in our market.”