Sectors
Your specialist Strategic Sourcing Partner dedicated to simplifying the Secure Procurement process
Princeps simplifies the secure sourcing and supply of fully traceable electronic, electrical & electromechanical (EEE) components for hi-rel (high reliability) applications. Our comprehensive solutions are designed to support mission-critical requirements across advanced industry sectors where precision, reliability and traceability are essential.
We pride ourselves on delivering end-to-end component sourcing strategies that address the most demanding and complex supply chain challenges faced by manufacturers in sectors where equipment failure is not an option. Our expertise spans industries that require uncompromising quality and performance standards.
Explore some of the most technologically advanced sectors we serve below:
Aerospace
The aerospace industry represents a sophisticated and mission-critical sector encompassing the comprehensive design, development and manufacture of aerial and space vehicles, ranging from commercial airliners and military aircraft to satellites and cutting-edge space exploration technologies.
In this high-stakes environment, our aerospace customers demand an uncompromising approach to component sourcing and supply chain management. Their requirements extend far beyond conventional procurement, necessitating a strategic partner capable of delivering:
- Absolute supply chain reliability
- Exceptional traceability
- Rigorous quality control
- On-time, precise delivery
- Zero-defect component performance
Princeps has developed a specialised quality management system specifically tailored to meet the aerospace sector's standards. Our AS9120 certification represents a gold-standard commitment to excellence, demonstrating our comprehensive understanding of the industry's unique challenges.
While based on the internationally recognised ISO 9001 framework, our AS9120 certification incorporates nearly 100 additional, sector-specific requirements. These stringent protocols ensure:
- Comprehensive risk management
- Enhanced product safety
- Continuous performance improvement
- Unparalleled component reliability
By maintaining this high standard, we provide aerospace manufacturers with a trusted, strategic sourcing partner capable of supporting the most demanding and mission-critical applications.
Defence
The defence industry represents a complex global ecosystem of technological innovation, manufacturing and strategic procurement. It embraces an extensive range of critical technologies and systems that protect national security and operational capabilities.
Our defence sector customers operate within an ever demanding environment characterised by extreme complexities, prolonged platform lifecycles, stringent reliability requirements, technological integration and uncompromising performance standards.
Defence technologies span a broad spectrum, including advanced power supply systems, land, maritime and aerial vehicle platforms, networked communication infrastructures and integrated defence and strategic monitoring systems.
Within this sector, electrical and electronic components must demonstrate absolute traceability, zero-defect performance, exceptional long-term reliability and comprehensive provenance documentation.
Defence platforms frequently operate across decades-long lifecycles, presenting unique procurement and sustainability challenges. Effective obsolescence management becomes essential, requiring proactive component monitoring, strategic bill of materials (BOM) surveillance, advanced risk mitigation techniques and comprehensive supply chain resilience.
At Princeps we provide defence manufacturers with sourcing solutions. Our comprehensive BOM monitoring services enable early identification of potential component vulnerabilities, while our AS6081 certified counterfeit mitigation programmes offer robust strategies for managing residual risks.
Our AS6081 certification demonstrates our commitment to delivering secure, traceable, and reliable components that meet the defence sector's most exacting standards. By combining technical expertise, strategic insight and quality assurance we ensure our defence customers can maintain operational readiness.
Security
Customers in the security sector are looking for genuine and defect free electrical components. Security system components should be purchased with criteria other than cost in mind. Knowledge and experience with global certifications, regulations and protocols are also of paramount importance to security customers and Princeps always delivers.
The security sector represents a critical infrastructure where technological reliability, precision and integrity are non-negotiable. Security technologies protect lives, assets, and national interests across a broad range of diverse environments, from critical national infrastructure and government facilities to commercial and private security systems.
Our security sector customers demand far more than simple component procurement. They require a strategic sourcing partner with:
- Thorough technical expertise
- Uncompromising quality standards
- Deep understanding of global security protocols
- Advanced traceability capabilities
- Precise component authentication processes
At Princeps we provide security technology manufacturers with an intelligent sourcing approach that transcends conventional distribution models. Our extensive knowledge of global certifications, regulatory frameworks and industry-specific protocols ensures we deliver components that meet the most exacting security requirements for their sector.
By combining technical precision, strategic insight with our unwavering commitment to quality, we enable our security customers to maintain the highest levels of technological performance and operational resilience.
Medical
The procurement of electro-medical components is regulated by stringent global approval procedures and certifications. Proven expertise in this field is the only way to ensure complete satisfaction that the components provided are genuine and fully traceable.
We offer our customers in the medical sector full compliance and meticulous practices to deliver certifiable medical components. We recognise that the sector is a demanding ecosystem characterised by traceability requirements with zero-tolerance for component failure.
Electronic and electromechanical components in medical products and devices are not just technical elements, but lifeline technologies that directly impact human health and clinical outcomes. As such, procurement in this field demands far more than standard supply chain management. We provide medical technology manufacturers with a strategic sourcing approach that sets new benchmarks in component sourcing.
Our team’s level of expertise ensures:
- Full regulatory compliance
- Meticulous component verification
- Guaranteed traceability
- Comprehensive certification documentation
Princeps also specialise in secure sourcing and supply of fully traceable electronic, electrical, and electromechanical (EEE) components, including hard-to-find and obsolete parts across other sectors besides medical, including aerospace, defence, mass transit, and industrial sectors.
Energy, Oil & Gas
Worldwide, this multi-faceted industry comprises of three key elements: generation, transmission and distribution networks, along with retail consumption. In the renewable energy sector, our role extends beyond typical component sourcing.
We take pride in serving our customers in the renewable energy sector with safe, genuine electrical components which is critical to delivering energy which consumers and businesses alike rely on daily. Due to long-life platforms, continuous support is essential, making obsolescence management fundamental to our customers’ success.
The oil & gas industry is involved in exploring, extracting and refining petroleum products. Gasoline and fuel oil account by far for the largest volume in the industry. Globally, it is still one of the largest and most crucial industries in the world, and our customers expect certificated, traceable and counterfeit-protected electrical components, which are fundamental to its future.
Our commitment supports the transition towards cleaner, more efficient energy technologies, enabling renewable energy providers to maintain operational excellence and technological innovation.
Given the extended operational lifecycles of energy infrastructure, our sourcing strategies address obsolescence management and risk mitigation within complex operational environments.
By combining our technical knowledge and quality control methods, Princeps ensures our customers can maintain uninterrupted, safe and importantly, efficient operations.
Transportation, Automotive & Rail
Princeps provides support across the transportation sector, including rail, automotive, and aerospace, delivering quality component sourcing solutions with full traceability back to the OCM (original component manufacturer).
In the ever changing transport landscape, Princeps supports manufacturers navigating technological challenges, including EVs (electric vehicles), connected and autonomous or driver-assist systems and rail networks and services. Our approach ensures exclusive sourcing from OCMs, collaboration with approved distributors, complete component traceability and transparent supply chain management.
The importance of a reliable supplier at source should not be underestimated and at Princeps we can ensure 100% traceable solutions for all customers in the transportation sector.
We are proud of quality management system that sets new benchmarks in component sourcing and supply. Our AS9120 certification stands as a testament to our commitment to excellence and quality assurance.
