SMI Expands into New Markets at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026
SMI is set to showcase its expanded manufacturing capabilities at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics exhibition, taking place 3rd-5th February 2026 at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre.
Building on decades of expertise in pressure-moulded cable systems and connector solutions for hostile environments, SMI is expanding its capabilities to include bespoke wiring looms and cable harnesses for a broader range of critical applications across Defence, Aerospace, Energy, and Marine sectors.
New Capabilities for High-Performance Applications
SMI is now offering manufacturing services for wiring looms and cable harnesses designed to meet the demanding requirements of multiple sectors, including:
- Defence platforms and systems
- Satellite communications and satellite technology
- Radar systems
- Land vehicle platforms
- Radio systems
- Autonomous vehicles
- Missile and UAV platforms
These new product lines extend SMI’s renowned ‘fit and forget’ philosophy to a wider range of applications, with increased flexibility and adaptability to support customers across an even broader spectrum of mission-critical projects.
Meet the Team
Representing SMI at the exhibition will be Bret Wincott, Sales & Marketing Director, and Rowland Wright, Business Development Manager. Both will be available throughout the three-day event to discuss how SMI’s expanded capabilities can support your projects.
Whether you’re an engineer seeking reliable cable solutions, a procurement professional looking for a manufacturing partner with proven defence credentials, or simply interested in learning more about SMI’s capabilities, this is an excellent opportunity to connect with our team.
Why SMI?
As the preferred supplier of through-hull penetrators and connectors to the British Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine and surface fleets, and the only company to continuously hold a Ministry of Defence Capability Approval Certificate for 27 years, SMI brings unparalleled expertise and quality assurance.
This heritage of excellence now extends to our new wiring loom and cable harness manufacturing services, backed by ISO 9001:2015 approval, in-house design and engineering capabilities, dedicated QA teams, and our ‘right first time, every time’ commitment.
Join Us at the Show
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics attracts thousands of attendees from leading companies including Dyson, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, McLaren, and the Ministry of Defence, offering an exceptional opportunity to network with industry professionals and explore partnership opportunities.
Event Details:
- Dates: 3-5 February 2026
- Venue: Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, Hall 1
- Opening Hours:
- Tuesday 3 February: 09:30 – 16:30
- Wednesday 4 February: 09:30 – 16:30
- Thursday 5 February: 09:30 – 15:30
To arrange a meeting with Bret or Rowland during the exhibition, please contact us here, connect via LinkedIn or contact Bret or Rowland directly. You can also stop by our stand to speak with the team directly.
We look forward to seeing you at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026!