Jamie Urquhart said: "The UK Electronics Systems community is producing world leading innovation, yet this remains largely unrecognised. Electronic Systems touch our lives in many ways and are of great strategic, economic and social value... With a co-ordinated approach we can build on its global standing. This report will provide new insight and helpthis community to be even stronger in future."

Mark Prisk MP, minister for business and enterprise: "I have been impressed with NMI's message that Electronic Systems are prevalent in new markets and virtually every business sector. These include national priorities such as transport, energy and healthcare."They are an enabler for social, economic and environmental change and the UK's strength in this sector gives the potential to make an even bigger impact on global markets."I have therefore asked NMI to lead the report, working closely with other trade associations and relevant organisations in order to help government understand how we can break the barriers to growth and improve the competitiveness of this diverse community in the UK."

Derek Boyd, CEO at NMI commented: "This initiative provides a great opportunity to highlight the importance of Electronic Systems in the UK, to redefine the electronics industry in its continued transformation and foster a leaner, stronger and world leading ecosystem.”