AS9100 Achieved: The FOD Force Has Triumphed!

At Datalink Electronics, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve officially achieved AS9100 certification – a significant milestone that marks our continued commitment to excellence in aerospace and high-reliability manufacturing.

But this isn’t just a tick-box moment. As Managing Director Mariam Smith puts it: “AS9100 is a signal to our customers – and ourselves – that quality isn’t just something we check. It’s something we live. I’m incredibly proud of the team and the culture we’ve built together.”

From the start, we knew that achieving AS9100 would take more than policies and procedures – it would take people. That’s why we launched The FOD Force – a creative campaign that brought the standard’s core principles to life with character, humour, and heart.

Captain FOD (aka Operations Manager Pete Kimber) led the charge with his trademark motto: “Anticipate. Eliminate. Safeguard. That’s risk management with a cape on.”

The Strain (aka Production Manager Iain Straing) kept everyone in line: “Conformity isn’t just compliance – it’s clarity, confidence, and control.”

And SpecCheck (aka Quality Engineer John Blakemore) reminded us all that precision is power: “If it moves, I measure it. Twice.”

Together, with support from every corner of the business, the FOD Force helped embed a culture of awareness, accountability, and pride. “This certification gives our customers complete confidence in our processes – and shows we’re ready for bigger opportunities,” adds Business Development Director Aran Sharma.

So while the paperwork is filed and the plaques are polished, the mission continues. Because at Datalink, quality isn’t a finish line – it’s a daily commitment.

And yes… The Clutterbuck didn’t stand a chance.

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