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Filtronic completes multi-year GaN packaging project

Nov 21

Filtronic secures order for satellite payload assemblies

Nov 14

CPI & Filtronic Hiring New Talent and Drive Innovation at Netpark

Oct 30

Filtronic & Red Scientific Join Forces to Power UK Defence from the North East

Filtronic, a leading innovator in high-performance RF technologies, and Red Scientific, a specialist in defence and security research, have officially joined the North East Regional Defence & Security Cluster (NERDSC).

Oct 22

Filtronic Wins Business Growth & Strategy Award at Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2025

NETPark-based RF technology leader Filtronic has secured its seventh accolade of 2025, winning the Business Growth & Strategy Award at the Make UK Manufacturing Awards for the North East, Yorkshire & Humberside region.

Oct 20

Filtronic shortlisted for two Make UK Manufacturing Awards

NETPark-based Filtronic has been shortlisted in two categories at the prestigious Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2025 – North East, Yorkshire & Humberside:

Oct 17

Filtronic Backs Future Stars with Leven U12s Sponsorship

Filtronic, a specialist in high-performance RF communications technology based at NETPark, is proudly supporting the Leven Under-12s football team through a new sponsorship initiative.

Oct 13

Filtronic Shortlisted for Tech Company of the Year at UK Tech Awards 2025

NETPark-based Filtronic has been shortlisted for Tech Company of the Year at the prestigious UK Tech Awards 2025, marking another milestone in what has been a transformative year for the high-frequency communications specialist.

Oct 10

Filtronic Strengthens Global Growth Strategy with Key U.S. Appointment

Filtronic, a leading innovator in RF, microwave, and mmWave technologies based at NETPark, has announced the appointment of Murtuza Motiwala as Director of Business Development (USA).

Oct 8

Filtronic Wins AIM Awards 2025 Best Technology Award

NETPark-based Filtronic has been named winner of the Best Technology Award at the AIM Awards 2025, held last night.

Oct 2

Filtronic Named Business of the Year at North East Business Awards 2025

Filtronic, based at NETPark in Sedgefield, has been awarded Business of the Year at the North East Business Awards 2025.

Sep 29

Filtronic CFO Represents UK Manufacturing at Downing Street on National Manufacturing Day

Filtronic, based at NETPark, marked National Manufacturing Day with a prestigious visit to Downing Street, where Chief Financial Officer Michael Tyerman attended as a guest of Make UK.

Sep 29

Filtronic Shortlisted for Two Prestigious AIM Awards

Filtronic has been shortlisted in two categories for the AIM Awards 2025: Best Technology Award and Company of the Year Award.

Sep 9

Filtronic Secures Record Breaking SpaceX Order

Filtronic has secured its largest ever contract valued at £47.3m ($62.5m) with its long-standing customer, SpaceX, for the Starlink high-speed internet service.

Aug 26

Filtronic Shortlisted for Two Make UK Regional Awards

Filtronic has been shortlisted as a regional finalist in two categories of the Make UK Manufacturing Awards for the North East, Yorkshire & Humberside region.

Aug 21

Filtronic Highlights Quantum-Ready RF Filters at Quantum.Tech Europe

Filtronic is exhibiting at Quantum.Tech Europe, showcasing its expertise in high-performance filter technologies designed to support emerging quantum applications.

Aug 15

Filtronic Advances Sovereign RF Technologies to Strengthen UK Defence Capabilities

County Durham-based RF specialist Filtronic is playing a key role in bolstering the UK’s sovereign defence capabilities through the development of advanced radio frequency (RF) technologies designed and built entirely in Britain.

Aug 5

Filtronic eyes growth after 'transformational' year

A technology firm helping drive blue-ribbon space projects has hailed its long-term potential after record-breaking deals saw profit more than quadruple.

Jul 30