Bishop & Associates Releases December Update to World Connector Industry Forecast 2025-2030
Published: December 9, 2025
2025 – Not the Year we Anticipated Industry Sales Performance by Region In 2024, growth and decline were not equal across all regions, nor will they be in 2025. The... Read More |
KYOCERA to Acquire 33% of JAE
Published: November 11, 2025
KYOCERA Corporation, parent company of KYOCERA AVX, announced its intent to acquire 33.0% of the shares of Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd. (JAE) held by NEC Corporation. In conjunction with... Read More |
IDEAL Industries Appoints Chris Baldwin as CEO
Published: November 11, 2025
IDEAL Industries Inc., parent company of Anderson Power, celebrated the accomplishments of retiring CEO Steve Henn and announced the appointment of Chris Baldwin as the company’s next chief executive officer.... Read More |
Molex Agrees to Acquire Smiths Interconnect
Published: October 22, 2025
On October 16, 2025, Smiths Group Plc. announced it has agreed to sell its interconnect unit, Smiths Interconnect, to U.S.-based electronic component company, Molex Electronic Technologies. A wholly owned subsidiary... Read More |
Amphenol Corporation to Acquire Trexon
Published: August 26, 2025
Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Trexon for approximately $1 billion in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Trexon is a leading provider of high-reliability interconnect... Read More |
Amphenol to Buy CommScope's Connectivity & Cable Solutions Business
Published: August 7, 2025
Amphenol announced that it will buy CommScope’s connectivity and cable solutions business for $10.5 billion. The all-cash transaction is aimed at diversifying Amphenol’s industrial interconnect products, particularly in the building... Read More |
Michael Knight Returns to TTI
Published: August 7, 2025
TTI Inc. announced the return of Michael Knight as corporate senior vice president, strategy. Knight will report directly to TTI Inc. CEO Mike Morton. Knight rejoins the company after previously... Read More |
Phoenix Contact Appoints Davis Mathews CEO of US Operations
Published: August 7, 2025
Phoenix Contact has appointed Davis Mathews as chief executive officer of its U.S. operations, bringing seasoned leadership and a forward-looking vision to guide the company’s next phase of growth. Mathews... Read More |
New Report Published: Top 100 Connector Manufacturers
Published: August 1, 2025
Top 100 Connector Manufacturers Bishop & Associates has just released a new ten-chapter research report providing a comprehensive analysis of the world’s Top 100 Electronic Connector Manufacturers. This new report... Read More |
Weidmuller USA Holds Grand Opening of New Facility in Richmond
Published: July 23, 2025
Weidmuller USA hosted a grand opening of the company’s new 24,000-square-foot engineering and production facility on June 11, 2025, as a highlight to the year-long celebration of Weidmuller’s milestone 50th anniversary in... Read More |
Gia Hayes Named vice president of sales, TTI IP&E, Americas
Published: July 23, 2025
Gia Hayes has been named vice president of sales, TTI IP&E, Americas. Hayes, who joined TTI in 2020 as vice president of the company’s aerospace and defense segment, brings decades of... Read More |
2025 Connector Industry Yearbook
Published: June 18, 2025
Each year, Bishop & Associates prepares the Connector Industry Yearbook based on annual reports provided by publicly traded connector companies. Income statements and balance sheets are consolidated for the past... Read More |
Harwin Appoints Andrew McQuilken as CEO
Published: June 10, 2025
Harwin Appoints Andrew McQuilken as CEO [caption id="attachment_46578" align="aligncenter" width="305"] From left to right: William de Laszlo Executive Chair, Andrew McQuilken CEO, Jon Churchill Chief Operations Officer[/caption] Harwin has appointed Chief... Read More |
New Report: World Connector Industry Forecast 2025-2030
Published: May 28, 2025
New Report: World Connector Industry Forecast 2025-2030 2024 was a good year for the connector industry, with sales growing 5.6%. Will the industry be able maintain this momentum through all... Read More |
TE Connectivity Completes Acquisition of Richards Manufacturing
Published: April 29, 2025
TE Connectivity Completes Acquisition of Richards Manufacturing TE Connectivity completed the previously announced acquisition of Richards Manufacturing Co. Richards is a North American leader in utility grid products, including underground... Read More |
New Report: World RF Coax Connector Market 2025
Published: March 31, 2025
2022, 2023, 2024, 2025F, and 2030F Sales Results by Region and Connector Series With discussions on Cable Assemblies, New Coax Connectors, Waveguides, Technology & Applications How did the RF coax... Read More |
New Report: 2025 World Connector Market Handbook
Published: March 19, 2025
2025 World Connector Market Handbook Bishop & Associates has just released the 2025 edition of the World Connector Market Handbook. This comprehensive seven-chapter, 232-page report analyzes all aspects of the... Read More |
TE Connectivity to Acquire Richards Manufacturing
Published: February 23, 2025
TE Connectivity to Acquire Richards Manufacturing to Expand Position in Fast-growing Energy Market TE Connectivity has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Richards Manufacturing Co. from funds managed by... Read More |
Molex Acquired AirBorn
Published: January 28, 2025
Molex has acquired AirBorn Inc., an employee-owned company headquartered in Georgetown, Texas, specializing in the design and manufacturing of rugged connectors and electronic components for global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) serving the... Read More |
HEICO Corporation makes two acquisitions
Published: January 21, 2025
HEICO Corporation Acquired Capewell’s Aircraft Cockpit Emergency Egress and Aerial Delivery Solutions HEICO Corporation’s Flight Support Group acquired the Aerial Delivery and Descent Devices divisions of Capewell Aerial Systems (“Capewell”),... Read More |
History of M&A in the Connector Industry
Published: December 17, 2024
History of M & A in the Connector Industry (Shrinking Footprints: Connector Industry Consolidation 1950s - 2024) For more than half a century, acquisitions and mergers have helped to reshape... Read More |
Bishop & Associates Promotes Lynda Nolen to Executive Vice President
Published: November 13, 2024
Lynda Nolen Promoted to Executive Vice President at Bishop & Associates Bishop & Associates, Inc. announces the promotion of Lynda Nolen to Executive Vice President of the company effective November... Read More |
New Report: 2024 Top 100 Connector Manufacturers
Published: August 28, 2024
2024 Top 100 Connector Manufacturers Bishop & Associates has released a new ten-chapter research report providing a comprehensive analysis of the world’s Top 100 Electronic Connector Manufacturers. This new report... Read More |
New eBook Explores the World of Robotics and Automation
Published: August 6, 2024
eBook Explores the World of Robotics and Automation From factory floors to remote harsh environments, many industries are discovering the benefits of automation in all its forms. Interconnects are critical... Read More |
Amphenol Corporation to Acquire Mobile Networks Businesses from CommScope
Published: July 30, 2024
Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) announced a definitive agreement to acquire CommScope’s (NASDAQ: COMM) mobile networks businesses for $2.1 billion in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The deal includes the... Read More |
Amphenol Corporation to Complete Acquisition of Lutze
Published: July 29, 2024
Amphenol Corporation to Complete Acquisition of Lutze During the second quarter 2024, Amphenol announced they had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lutze, a leading provider of harsh environment cable... Read More |
New Report: The Rectangular Input/Output Connector Market 2024
Published: July 16, 2024
The Rectangular Input/Output Connector Market 2024 Bishop & Associates has released a 221-page five-chapter research report providing a detailed analysis of the worldwide market for rectangular Input/Output connectors. This timely... Read More |
Quantic Electronics Announces Acquisition of M Wave Design
Published: May 23, 2024
Quantic Electronics Announces Acquisition of M Wave Design May 2024- Quantic® Electronics (“Quantic”), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, announced the acquisition of M Wave Design (“M Wave”), a leading supplier... Read More |
ODU Announces Management Changes
Published: April 23, 2024
ODU Announces Management Changes April 2024 - ODU has appointed Dr. Henner Spelsberg as its new Managing Director and Spokesman of the Management Board, effective April 15. He will assume... Read More |
Foxconn Confirms Rotating CEO System
Published: April 17, 2024
Foxconn Confirms Rotating CEO System Following rumors indicating that Foxconn is considering adopting a rotational CEO system, Young Liu, chairman of Foxconn, when attending the Autotromics Taipei on April 17,... Read More |
TE Connectivity Ranked One of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 10th Year
Published: March 23, 2024
TE Connectivity Ranked One of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 10th Year March 2024 - TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, has received the 2024 World's... Read More |
2024 World Cable Assembly Market
Published: January 20, 2024
World Cable Assembly Market A year marked by high inflation, worldwide geopolitical conflicts, high interest rates, housing and raw material shortages and low unemployment, 2023 was a year like no... Read More |
Connector Types and Technologies Poised for Growth
Published: October 30, 2023
Bishop & Associates has just released a new market research report that identifies 13 connector types that are expected to grow at a significantly faster rate than the general market... Read More |
Amphenol Corporation Acquired Eby Electro Inc.
Published: July 25, 2023
Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) acquired Eby Electro Inc. in July 2023. EBY Electro Inc. has an annual sales of approximately $15 million. Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) completed the acquisition of Eby Electro... Read More |
FIT Acquired Prettl SWH GmbH and Subsidiaries
Published: July 24, 2023
FIT (Foxconn Interconnect Technology) Hon Teng Limited (HK.6088) (“FIT”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), part of the world’s largest electronics manufacturer and leading technological solution provider, today announced that... Read More |
Wieland Expands North American Footprint With the Acquisition of Farmers Copper
Published: July 24, 2023
Wieland has acquired Farmers Copper Ltd., a leading copper, brass, and bronze alloys supplier in North America. Founded in 1980, the company has a strong and long-standing customer base across... Read More |
Research Report: European Connector Market 2022-2028F
Published: June 23, 2023
In 2022, Europe accounted for over 20% of worldwide connector demand. Which European countries/regions drove this demand? Which countries/regions are anticipated to drive this demand in 2023? What market sectors... Read More |
Research Report: World Circular Connector Market 2023
Published: May 16, 2023
Bishop & Associates has released a new, extensive 229-page, seven-chapter research report providing an in-depth analysis of the MIL-spec/COTS equivalent and commercial/industrial circular connector markets. This report furnishes detailed statistics... Read More |
Weidmuller Group to Invest $16.4 million in Richmond, VA Operation
Published: May 8, 2023
Weidmüller Group will invest $16.4 million to expand its existing operation in Richmond, Virginia. The U.S. expansion cements the company’s commitment to bring engineering and manufacturing closer to North American partners and customers. As part of... Read More |
Hirose Opens new Chicago Headquarters
Published: March 8, 2023
Hirose Electric opened a new Americas corporate headquarters near Chicago. The new state-of-the-art facility features key elements to support customer development life cycle. This includes an expanded engineering lab with application support... Read More |
Allied Electronics & Automation Rebrands as RS
Published: February 6, 2023
Fort Worth, Texas, February 6, 2023 - Allied Electronics & Automation, the main trading brand of RS Group plc in the Americas (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of industrial product... Read More |
TE Connectivity ranks among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for sixth year
Published: February 1, 2023
SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectors and sensors, has earned for the sixth year in a row a place among Fortune magazine’s World’s Most... Read More |
Smiths Interconnect Acquires Plastronics Sockets & Connectors
Published: January 23, 2023
January 2023 – Smiths Interconnect, a division of Smiths Group plc, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Plastronics Sockets & Connectors, a leading supplier of burn-in test sockets and... Read More |
Infinite Electronics Acquires Bulgin Ltd
Published: January 19, 2023
IRVINE, Calif. (January 19, 2023) Infinite Electronics, Inc. announced today that it acquired Bulgin Ltd, a UK-based developer and manufacturer of connectors and related components for harsh-environment applications. Bulgin was previously owned by Equistone Partners... Read More |
PEI-Genesis Acquires Testco Inc
Published: November 15, 2022
(Philadelphia, PA – November 30, 2022): PEI-Genesis has acquired California-based Testco Inc., a supplier of passive, electromechanical, and interconnect components with 40 years of customer excellence. It was announced today by Steven... Read More |
Infinite Electronics Agrees to Acquire Cable Connectivity Group
Published: November 8, 2022
IRVINE, Calif. (November 8, 2022) – Infinite Electronics Inc. announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cable Connectivity Group (CCG) from Torqx Capital Partners (Torqx) and TKH Group... Read More |
Military Ground Vehicle Market for Connectors
Published: October 20, 2022
Military Ground Vehicle Market for Connectors Military ground vehicles play an important role in today’s military operations. They transport troops, fuel, and military supplies to a battlefield that is becoming... Read More |
Raw Material Costs Increased 6% In 2Q22 - Up 4.6% YTD
Published: September 30, 2022
Inflation has increased the cost of just about all products including energy, food, housing, clothing, vehicles, electronics, etc. Prices on the main materials used in connectors increased 6.0% Year-Over-Year (YOY)... Read More |
TREXON Acquires Intelliconnect
Published: September 23, 2022
MACEDONIA, Ohio, USA, and Chelmsford UK (September 23, 2022) – Trexon, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Intelliconnect, a supplier of RF connectors, adapters, and cable assemblies. Founded in... Read More |
Amphenol Finalizes Acquisition of NPI Solutions
Published: August 17, 2022
Amphenol Corporation finalized the acquisition of NPI Solutions of Morgan Hill, CA. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. NPI manufactures cable assemblies and value-add interconnect assemblies for industrial applications... Read More |
HARTING Opens New Production Facility
Published: August 15, 2022
HARTING technology group has opened a new production facility in the district of Thirumazhisai in Chennai, India. This important production center began its development 16 years ago. “Back then, it... Read More |
ODU Celebrates 80 Years
Published: August 5, 2022
ODU honors its 80 years in operation with celebrations and an investment of almost 60 million euro in the company headquarters, including a new five-story building for the turning shop... Read More |
AirBorn Promotes Michael Cole to President and CEO
Published: August 1, 2022
AirBorn announced the promotion of Michael Cole from chief operating officer to president and chief executive officer. He joined AirBorn in 2016. A seasoned executive, Cole’s resume includes over three decades... Read More |
Copper and Fiber Connectivity in the Data Center
Published: July 18, 2022
The data center has grown from its original concept as a central location for computing and storage hardware to the data center of today that is at the epicenter of... Read More |
Digi-Key Electronics Hired Mike Slater as new vice president of global business development
Published: June 18, 2022
Digi-Key Electronics has hired Mike Slater as its new vice president of global business development. In his new role, Slater will oversee the company’s worldwide customer and supplier development strategy. Slater comes... Read More |
Rosenberger Appoints Franz Praxenthaler CFO
Published: May 18, 2022
Franz Praxenthaler has been appointed chief financial officer to the management board of Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG, as of April 1, 2022. Praxenthaler began his professional career with... Read More |
Andrew Dinsdale Appointed general manager of SV Microwave
Published: May 18, 2022
After 26 years, effective July 1, 2022, Subi Katragadda will step down as general manager of Amphenol SV Microwave. Under his stewardship, SV has experienced tremendous growth, diversification, and organizational development.... Read More |
TTI Inc. promoted John Drabik to president, TTI Americas
Published: May 18, 2022
TTI Inc. promoted John Drabik to president, TTI Americas. Drabik, who joined TTI in 2020, previously held the position of senior vice president, TTI Americas sales and product management. Prior to... Read More |
Fischer Connectors Group appointed Xavier Fustagueras to General Manager
Published: April 18, 2022
The Fischer Connectors Group is pleased to announce that Xavier Fustagueras has been appointed General Manager of Fischer Connectors Inc. based in Atlanta, to pursue the group’s growth in North and South... Read More |
World Automotive Connector Market
Published: April 18, 2022
Which Automotive Systems are Going to Drive the Growth in the Automotive Sector? What Impact is the Shift to Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles having on the Automotive Market Today?... Read More |
Rosenberger Group Spin-Off and Personnel Changes
Published: March 14, 2022
The Rosenberger Group announced the spin-off of its antenna and wireless coverage product portfolio with a new brand entity: PROSE. The goal is to accelerate the company’s growth and create a stronger... Read More |
TTI Agreement to Acquire SMD Inc.
Published: January 24, 2022
TTI Agreement to Acquire SMD Inc. TTI Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire SMD Inc., a privately held electronic component distributor headquartered in Irvine, California. Upon completion... Read More |
Samtec Acquires Ultra Communications
Published: January 24, 2022
Samtec Acquires Ultra Communications Samtec Inc. acquired Ultra Communications Inc., a Vista, California-based manufacturer of high-speed digital and RF fiber optic components. Ultra Communications’ core competencies include circuit design, optoelectronic package design,... Read More |
IC Socket Market Systems and Connector Forecast -2020 - 2030
Published: January 24, 2022
IC Socket Market Systems and Connector Forecast -2020 - 2030 IC sockets have been used for many years for different, evolving reasons. Since sockets add to material costs, no one... Read More |
TE Connectivity Acquires Relay Technology from Phoenix Contact Group
Published: January 20, 2022
TE Connectivity Acquires Relay Technology from Phoenix Contact Group TE Connectivity has acquired the force-guided narrow safety relay (NSR) elementary relay technology from the Phoenix Contact Group (Phoenix Contact), as part... Read More |
New Yorker Electronics Co Acquires Omni Pro Elextronics
Published: January 19, 2022
New Yorker Electronics Co Acquires Omni Pro Elextronics New Yorker Electronics Co. Inc. announced the acquisition of Omni Pro Electronics Inc., a leading electronic component distributor, located in Addison, Texas. Omni Pro maintains a... Read More |
RF Industries Agreement to Purchase Microlab LLC
Published: January 19, 2022
RF Industries Agreement to Purchase Microlab LLC RF Industries has entered into an agreement to purchase Microlab LLC radio frequency components business from Wireless Telecom Group. The boards of directors of the two companies... Read More |
TPC Wire & Cable Forms Trexon Brand
Published: January 18, 2022
TPC Wire & Cable Forms Trexon Brand TPC Wire & Cable announced the formation of the Trexon brand, which encompasses the brand portfolio of TPC, Pittsburgh Wire and Cable, and... Read More |
Trexon Acquired Power Connector Inc.
Published: January 17, 2022
Trexon Acquired Power Connector Inc. Trexon announced that it has completed the acquisition of Power Connector Inc. (PCI), a leading supplier of tactical communications interconnect for military applications. Founded in 1987... Read More |
Amphenol Creates Three New Divisions
Published: January 2, 2022
Amphenol Creates Three New Divisions Effective January 1, 2022, Amphenol aligned its business units into three newly formed Divisions: Harsh Environment Solutions (HES), Communications Solutions (CS), and Interconnect and Sensor... Read More |
Molex Acquires Keyssa's Contactless Connector Technology
Published: December 10, 2021
Molex Acquires Keyssa's Contactless Connector Technology Molex has acquired core technology and intellectual property (IP) from Keyssa Inc., a pioneer in high-speed contactless connectors. The acquisition of this unique wireless chip-to-chip... Read More |
Amphenol Corporation Announced the Acquisition of Halo Technology and Closing of Sale of MTS Test & Simulation Business
Published: December 5, 2021
Amphenol Corporation Announced the Acquisition of Halo Technology and Closing of Sale of MTS Test & Simulation Business Amphenol Corporation announced that it has acquired Halo Technology Limited for approximately... Read More |
Leoni AG Sells Majority of its Industrial Business to Strategic Investor BizLink Holding Inc.
Published: November 24, 2021
Leoni AG Sells Majority of its Industrial Business to Strategic Investor BizLink Holding Inc. Leoni has sold its Business Group Industrial Solutions, which belongs to the WCS division (Wire &... Read More |
New Yorker Electronics Co Announced the Acquisition of Omni Pro Electronics
Published: November 15, 2021
New Yorker Electronics Co Announced the Acquisition of Omni Pro Electronics New Yorker Electronics Co. Inc. announced the acquisition of Omni Pro Electronics Inc., a leading electronic component distributor, located in Addison, Texas. Omni... Read More |
Geoff Imlach Joins TTI as regional VP Northeast Region
Published: November 14, 2021
TTI Inc. announced that Geoff Imlach will be joining the TTI Family of Specialists as the regional vice president of the Northeast region. Imlach spent 15 years with KEMET, a Yageo... Read More |
PEI-Genesis to sell FilConn to Hermetic Solutions Group
Published: October 24, 2021
PEI-Genesis to sell FilConn to Hermetic Solutions Group PEI-Genesis announces that the company has signed a definitive agreement to sell FilConn based in Chandler, Arizona to Hermetic Solutions Group (HSG).... Read More |
HEICO Acquires 80.1% of RH Laboratories Inc.
Published: October 10, 2021
HEICO Acquires 80.1% of RH Laboratories Inc. HEICO Corporation’s Electronic Technologies Group acquired 80.1% of the stock of Nashua, New Hampshire-based RH Laboratories Inc. (RH). RH, now in its 20th year in... Read More |
World Circular Connector Market 2021
Published: September 27, 2021
Note: There is an updated version of this report. Click the link below for more information. In 2020, circular connectors represented $4.3 billion of the $62.7 billion connector market. What... Read More |
Rosenberger Group Announces new COO and CEO
Published: August 14, 2021
Kristijan Bauer has joined the management team of the Rosenberger Group as COO along with Eric Küppers, CEO. The pair bring entrepreneurial and international experience to the Rosenberger Group, seen as an... Read More |
Instrumentation Market for Connectors 2021
Published: June 20, 2021
As we emerge from the pandemic, instrumentation companies brace for a surge in test equipment as semiconductor companies require testing of the latest 5G chips and analytical & scientific labs... Read More |
Server Systems and Connector Forecast 2020-2030
Published: May 11, 2021
Bishop & Associates research report, Computer Server Market Trends and Connector Use 2020-2030, explores the server market. The report discusses the current trends driving server growth and the manufacturers participating... Read More |
Sager Electronics Promoted Shannon Freise to Senior Vice President of Operations
Published: April 14, 2021
Sager Electronics promoted Shannon Freise to Senior Vice President of Operations. Freise has been with the company for more than 23 years and, in this new role, will manage various functions at... Read More |
TTI Inc Appointed COO Mike Morton to the Position of Chief Executive Officer
Published: March 14, 2021
TTI, Inc. appointed COO Mike Morton to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Morton has served the company for more than 40 years and held various leadership positions. Read More |
Positronic Becomes Part of Amphenol Corporation
Published: February 4, 2021
Amphenol Corporation, during their fourth quarter earnings conference call, announced the acquisition of Positronic, a global manufacturer of high reliability/harsh environment electronic connector products based in Springfield, Missouri, USA. Positronic... Read More |
World Telecom Connector Market 2020-2025
Published: January 15, 2021
IP-based equipment and virtualization is taking over many equipment sectors of the telecom market. Should we rename it the datacom market? What factors will contribute to the IP centric trend?... Read More |
The Siemon Company announced Henry Siemon as its new president and CEO
Published: January 14, 2021
The Siemon Company announced Henry Siemon as its new president and CEO, effective January 1, 2021. Carl Siemon, who has served as president and CEO since 1982, will continue to... Read More |
Avnet Names Phil Gallagher CEO
Published: December 4, 2020
Distributor Avnet has named 37-year Avnet veteran Phil Gallagher as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Gallagher, who has been in the role of interim CEO of Avnet... Read More |
Mouser Opens New Customer Service Center in Texas
Published: November 11, 2020
Mouser Electronics, Inc., announced the opening of the new Customer Service Center building at its corporate headquarters, devoted entirely to customer service and support. "Mouser has been fortunate to see... Read More |
Amphenol 4Q19 Sales Down -3.3% YOY; 2019 Sales Were Up +0.3%
Published: February 14, 2020
Amphenol Corporation reported sales in 4Q19 of $2,151.0 million, down -3.3% in US dollars compared to 4Q18, and up +2.4% sequentially. Organically, sales in the quarter decreased -8% YOY. For... Read More |
TE Connectivity Quarterly Sales Down -5.4% YOY
Published: February 14, 2020
TE Connectivity reported sales of $3,168 million for the quarter ending December 27, 2019, down -5.4% year-over-year, down -5% organically, and down -4.0% sequentially. FX impact decreased sales by $43... Read More |
Radiall Completes the Acquisition of Timbercon, Inc.
Published: January 24, 2020
Radiall America, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Timbercon, Inc., a fiber optic interconnect specialist based in Tualatin, Oregon. “We are excited to welcome Timbercon to the... Read More |
Hirose’s FX26 series and BM46 series connectors have both been selected as Innovation Award Honorees for CES 2020
Published: January 1, 2020
FX26, a floating board-to-board connector with high heat resistance up to 140°C that withstands severe vibration environments, was developed for internal connection of powertrains including motor controllers, the key product... Read More |
Smiths Interconnect Acquires Reflex Photonics
Published: December 19, 2019
Smiths Interconnect has completed its acquisition of Reflex Photonics, Inc., a leading global supplier of rugged, high-reliability optical transceiver modules designed to deliver high signal density and ultra-fast data transmission... Read More |
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CIT) acquired MicroConnex Corporation
Published: December 19, 2019
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CIT) acquired MicroConnex Corporation, a privately held manufacturer of highly engineered microminiature flex circuits for the medical and test and measurement markets, which will now operate under... Read More |
The Electronics Industry Remembers Sam Shine
Published: November 26, 2019
The founder of Samtec leaves a legacy of connector innovation and company stewardship that is matched by his equally impressive commitment to philanthropy and environmental conservation. The electronics industry has... Read More |
Measurement Specialties Inc., a subsidiary of TE Connectivity Ltd. completed its acquisition of Silicon Microstructures Inc.
Published: October 19, 2019
Measurement Specialties Inc., a subsidiary of TE Connectivity Ltd. completed its acquisition of Silicon Microstructures Inc. (SMI) from Elmos Semiconductor AG on September 30. SMI’s micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) sensor technology and... Read More |
Molex Opens New R&D Facility in New Jersey
Published: October 19, 2019
Molex announced the grand opening of a new research and development facility in Bridgewater, New Jersey, where, in 2018, it acquired Nistica. The new state-of-the-art Molex facility represents a significant investment... Read More |
LEMO Opens New Distribution Center in Netherlands
Published: October 19, 2019
LEMO opened its new, state-of-the-art European Distribution Center (EDC) in the Netherlands, which was built to support the unprecedented growth of its Benelux business with expanded inventory and expedited delivery... Read More |
Heilind Opens New Distribution Center in Ohio
Published: September 25, 2019
Heilind Electronics opened a new distribution center in Mentor, Ohio, just a short distance from the Highland Heights distribution center it’s intended to replace. The new state-of-the-art distribution facility spans 180,000... Read More |
Farnell Promotes Lee Turner and Simon Meadmore
Published: September 19, 2019
Farnell appointed Lee Turner as Global Head of Semiconductors and Single Board Computers (SBC) and Simon Meadmore as Global Head of Interconnect, Passive, and Electromechanical (IP&E) Components. Both Lee and Simon... Read More |
Radiall Acquires Solyneo's Assets
Published: August 29, 2019
Radiall announced the acquisition of Solyneo's assets as of August 29th, 2019. Solyneo is a French startup based in Perouges (close to Lyon, France). The engineering company specializes in producing... Read More |
Avnet Promotes Pete Bartolotta to President of Business Transformation Division
Published: August 19, 2019
Avnet promoted Chief Transformation Officer Pete Bartolotta to president of its Business Transformation division, reporting to CEO Bill Amelio. Bartolota joined Avnet in 2016 and has since been responsible for... Read More |
TE Promotes Vish Ananthan to head Industrial Business Unit
Published: August 19, 2019
TE Connectivity promoted Vish Ananthan to senior vice president and general manager of its Industrial Business Unit. Ananthan has worked for TE since 2011 and has held various leadership roles,... Read More |
Avnet Promotes Max Chan to CIO
Published: August 19, 2019
Avnet promoted Max Chan to Chief Information Officer (CIO). Chan is now responsible for all information technology (IT) areas throughout the Avnet ecosystem, which includes the delivery of all strategic... Read More |
HARTING Opens New European Distribution Center
Published: August 19, 2019
The HARTING Technology Group inaugurated its new European Distribution Centre (EDC) in Espelkamp, Germany — a flagship project that represents the largest single investment in the company’s history (€45 million)... Read More |
LEMO and Northwire Move to new Distribution Center in Netherlands
Published: August 19, 2019
LEMO and Northwire move to a new, state-of-the-art European Distribution Center (EDC) in the Netherlands this fall. The new EDC is being built with a focus on sustainability and employee... Read More |
Premier Farnell Appoints Umasankar Pingali to Business President of Newark
Published: July 22, 2019
Premier Farnell appointed Umasankar Pingali to the role of Business President of Newark, its distribution business in the Americas. In his new role, Uma will focus on driving profitable growth in the... Read More |
Farnell Appoints Weidi Zhu to Business President of element14
Published: July 22, 2019
Following the appointment of Uma Pingali to the role of Business President of Newark, Farnell’s Americas based business, Farnell appointed Weidi Zhu to the role of Business President of element14, its... Read More |
Mouser Expands Texas Distribution Center
Published: July 22, 2019
Mouser Electronics is further developing its already expansive global headquarters and distribution center, located just south of Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, to meet the needs of its flourishing business well into... Read More |
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies Acquired MicroConnex Corporation
Published: July 22, 2019
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CIT) acquired MicroConnex Corporation, a privately held manufacturer of highly engineered microminiature flex circuits for the medical and test and measurement markets, which will now operate under... Read More |
Avnet Promotes Daughetee to CMO
Published: July 1, 2019
Avnet promoted Jessica Daughetee from vice president of global content, marketing, and media to chief marketing officer (CMO). Daughetee brings more than 20 years’ experience across the marketing and communications spectrum... Read More |
PEI-Genesis promoted Peter Austin to General Manager North America and Corporate Senior Vice President
Published: June 22, 2019
PEI-Genesis promoted Peter Austin to General Manager North America and Corporate Senior Vice President, effective immediately. In November of 2018, Austin was promoted to Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, Product Management,... Read More |
TE Connectivity Acquired the Kissling Group
Published: May 22, 2019
TE Connectivity completed its acquisition of the Kissling Group, an industry-leading provider of high-power and high-voltage relays and ruggedized switches for the commercial transportation, industrial, military, and aviation industries with a longstanding reputation... Read More |
TE Connectivity Ltd Acquired Alpha Technics
Published: May 22, 2019
TE Connectivity Ltd. acquired Alpha Technics, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-precision medical temperature measurement products and solutions that is headquartered in California and reported sales of approximately $20... Read More |
ERNI Breaks Ground on New Facility in Virginia
Published: May 22, 2019
ERNI Electronics, Inc. recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its state-of-the-art production and distribution facility in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The new facility will house its Americas Headquarters as well as ERNI Production Virginia,... Read More |
Yamaichi Builds New Production Site in Germany
Published: April 22, 2019
Yamaichi Electronics recently laid the stone foundation for a new production site in the Markendorf Business Park in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany. The new building will feature 7,000 square meters of modern... Read More |
Rosenberger Acquired Harness Maker Holocher & Bauer
Published: April 22, 2019
Rosenberger acquired harness maker Holocher & Bauer of Ötisheim, Germany, and has fully integrated the company into the Rosenberger group under the new name Rosenberger Automotive Cabling GmbH (RAC). RAC, managed... Read More |
ERNI Adds New Thailand Complex
Published: March 22, 2019
The ERNI Group announced that a significant expansion of its Thailand site is scheduled for completion later this year. The ground-breaking ceremony took place in November 2018 and the new, roughly... Read More |
Phoenix Contact USA Promoted Kevin Zak to VP and General Manager
Published: March 1, 2019
Phoenix Contact USA promoted Kevin Zak, who will celebrate his 25th year with Phoenix Contact later this year, to the role of vice president and general manager. In his new role,... Read More |
Fischer Connectors Appoints Alain Lafourcade President of US Subsidiary
Published: February 22, 2019
Fischer Connectors Group announced the promotion and appointment of Alain Lafourcade as president of its US subsidiary in charge of North American and Canadian operations, which are based in Alpharetta, Georgia. Lafourcade... Read More |
ODU Established ODU Korea Inc
Published: February 22, 2019
ODU established ODU Korea Inc. on January 1, with Kai Schneider, a mechanical engineer who is also knowledgeable about Korean culture, as Managing Director. ODU has a strong presence in Korea,... Read More |
Omnetics Moves to New Facility in Blaine Minnesota
Published: February 22, 2019
Omnetics Connector Corporation moved its precision machining division to a larger new facility in Blaine, Minnesota. The facility will increase the operating space from approximately 1,500 square feet to more... Read More |
Weidmuller Promotes Terry Hodgson President Weidmuller USA
Published: January 22, 2019
The Weidmüller Group recently promoted Terry Hodgson to the position of president of Weidmuller Inc., USA and executive vice president of Weidmuller North America, which includes operations in the US, Canada,... Read More |
Positronic named Med Hasib as its new Vice President of Engineering
Published: January 22, 2019
Positronic named Med Hasib as its new Vice President of Engineering. Hasib brings a wealth of customer-centric design experience to the role and will help the Positronic engineering team produce innovative... Read More |
HARTING Opens New Production Facility in Poland
Published: January 22, 2019
HARTING opened a new production facility in Poland, where it has been represented since September 2007. The new facility is located near the city of Bydgoszcz and is primarily focused on... Read More |
Sager Opens Carrollton Texas Facility
Published: January 22, 2019
Sager Electronics recently celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art facility in Carrollton, Texas, which features a 40,000-square-foot distribution center, a 20,000-square-foot value-add Power Solutions Center, and the company’s southcentral... Read More |
Joe Nelligan named Molex CEO
Published: November 26, 2018
Nelligan brings more than 30 years of Molex experience to lead the company Molex, a leading global manufacturer of electronic solutions, announced that Joe Nelligan officially begins his tenure as... Read More |
HARTING Expands Elgin Illinois Facility
Published: November 22, 2018
HARTING recently announced a $6 million facility expansion of its world-class North American headquarters in Elgin, Illinois. The investment will be used to add a lab and showroom to the onsite... Read More |
Aptiv To Buy Winchester Interconnect For $650 Million
Published: August 27, 2018
Aptiv PLC announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Winchester Interconnect from an affiliate of Snow Phipps Group for $650 million. The transaction is subject to regulatory... Read More |
Gregory S. Rocque Appointed as President of Positronic
Published: August 27, 2018
Positronic, a global manufacturer of high reliability electronic connector products based in Springfield, Missouri, USA, has appointed Gregory S. Rocque as president of the company. Rocque will lead the efforts... Read More |
Martin P Slark Retires from Molex in November 2018
Published: August 27, 2018
Legendary Molex leader Martin P. Slark will retire from his role as the company’s chief executive officer in November. Slark started with the company in 1976 in England and has... Read More |
PEI-Genesis Expands Footprint Into India: Manesh Pratap Singh Appointed Country Manager
Published: June 27, 2018
Jane Fischetti, General Manager, Distribution & International Sales for PEI-Genesis announced that the company has expanded its footprint into the Indian market, naming Manesh Pratap Singh as Country Manager for... Read More |
Molex Opens New Design Center for Data Center Solutions
Published: June 26, 2018
Molex announced that they opened a new design center for Data Center Solutions in Conway, Arkansas on June 11. The center will employ more than 100 engineering and technical professionals... Read More |
Leoni Builds New Production Facility in Bulgaria
Published: June 26, 2018
Leoni is investing €32 million in a new production facility in the Pleven region of northern Bulgaria. This new investment is said to create more than 2,000 new jobs when... Read More |
Premier Farnell Names Chris Breslin President
Published: June 26, 2018
Premier Farnell, an Avnet company, announced a change in leadership as Graham McBeth retires from his position as President of Premier Farnell. Chris Breslin, currently senior vice president for global... Read More |
Hirose Names Byran Cullis President Hirose Electric EMEA
Published: June 26, 2018
Hirose Electric Company announced that Byran Cullis has been named as the new President for Hirose Electric EMEA effective immediately. Bryan joined Hirose Electric UK Ltd in December 2006 and... Read More |
Top 100 Account for 93% of Connector Market
Published: August 25, 2017
World sales of connectors reached $54.1 billion in 2016 with the Top 100 largest connector companies achieving sales of $50.5 billion (93.3% of world demand). The Top 10 had sales... Read More |
Connector Industry in Sweet Spot- Profitability Soars
Published: August 22, 2017
We are in an especially good business environment for profitable growth in the connector space. World connector sales are up 10.6% in the first half of 2017. Connector prices are... Read More |
TE Connectivity - A Decade of Change Under Lynch's Leadership
Published: December 12, 2016
Thomas Lynch led TE Connectivity for 11 years, making major strides in production while boosting its role in products for harsh environments. Terrence Curtin, board member and president of TE... Read More |
Terrence Curtin Named CEO of TE Connectivity
Published: October 27, 2016
Terrence Curtin, board member and President of TE Connectivity will succeed Thomas J. Lynch as the company’s new CEO effective March 9, 2017. Thomas J. Lynch, Chairman of the Board... Read More |
TE Connectivity Names Heath Mitts Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Published: October 27, 2016
Heath Mitts joins TE from IDEX Corporation, where he most recently served as senior vice president and CFO. IDEX is a globally diversified company specializing in fluid, metering, health and... Read More |
Hirose, HARTING Team Up on 10 Gbit Ethernet Connector Standard
Published: September 12, 2016
HARTING Electronics GmbH, based in Espelkamp, and HIROSE Electric C. Ltd., Tokyo, have reached agreement on the joint development, product standardization and marketing of a miniaturized connection technology system for... Read More |
HUBER+SUHNER: Separation of Fiber Optics into Two Divisions
Published: September 12, 2016
HUBER+SUHNER: Separation of Fiber Optics into two divisions and appointments in the Executive Group Management The Fiber Optics division has grown rapidly in recent years and has expanded its portfolio... Read More |
Avnet Makes William Amelio Permanent CEO
Published: September 12, 2016
Avnet Inc. has removed "interim" from William Amelio's job title. Read More |
Positronic Celebrates 50 Years as a Leader in High Reliability Connectors
Published: September 12, 2016
Positronic, a leading global manufacturer of high reliability electronic connectors and build-to-print cable assemblies, is celebrating 50 years of growth and success in the increasingly diverse and expanding electronics industry.... Read More |
The Hottest Connector Technology of 2016
Published: July 20, 2016
With the first half 0f 2016 behind us, Bishop & Associates’ Dave Brearley takes a look at the hot products and technologies that are dominating the year so far. Writing... Read More |
PEI-Genesis Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Published: July 12, 2016
PEI-Genesis has production and sales facilities all over the world, but it all started when two friends went door-to-door during the Great Depression to repair radios. Its innovative distribution model –... Read More |
PEI-Genesis Acquires FilConn
Published: June 6, 2016
PEI-Genesis has acquired Arizona-based FilConn Inc., a manufacturer of precision, high-reliability filter, transient suppression, and custom-configured connectors for the mil/aero, medical, transit, and oil/gas industries. The purchase allows the company... Read More |
Samtec Acquires nMode Solutions
Published: June 6, 2016
Samtec announced the acquisition of nMode Solutions of Oro Valley, Ariz. The acquisition of nMode and its subsidiary, Triton Microtechnologies, is a critical next step in Samtec’s technology roadmap. It... Read More |
Arrow Names Chris Stansbury SVP and CFO
Published: May 18, 2016
Arrow Electronics announced that Chris Stansbury has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. He will succeed Paul J. Reilly, who is retiring from Arrow effective... Read More |
Avnet Appoints Eric Williams VP, Internet of Things
Published: January 21, 2016
Avnet announced that Eric Williams has been appointed to the newly created role of vice president, Internet of Things (IoT), for Avnet Worldwide. In this role, Williams will develop and... Read More |
ABB Appoints Franklin Sullivan EVP of Electrification Products Division
Published: January 21, 2016
ABB announced that Franklin Sullivan has assumed the role of executive vice president for its electrification products division in the US. Sullivan also assumed commercial leadership for the division, which... Read More |
TE Connectivity Board of Directors Nominate Terrence Curtin, John Davidson and Mark Trudeau to Stand for Election to its Board
Published: December 17, 2015
SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, Dec. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, announced today its Board of Directors has nominated three experienced executives to stand for... Read More |
Philip Harting Takes Over as Chairman of the Board at HARTING Technology Group
Published: November 17, 2015
After almost 50 years in the management of the HARTING Technology Group, Dietmar Harting named his son Philip Harting the new chairman of the board as of October 1. Dietmar... Read More |
Weidmuller Celebrates 40th Anniversary of North American Operations
Published: November 16, 2015
Weidmuller is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its North American operations, which include corporate headquarters in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Weidmuller’s North American headquarters, located in Richmond, Va.,... Read More |
Harwin Breaks Ground on Portsmouth Facility
Published: November 15, 2015
Harwin broke ground on a major new extension at its Portsmouth, UK, headquarters and manufacturing center. The new building will increase floor space by 33%, which will be dedicated to... Read More |
Andreas Conrad Named SVP Operations for HARTING Technology Group
Published: November 12, 2015
Andreas Conrad assumed the position of senior vice president operations at the HARTING Technology Group on November 1, 2015, succeeding Torsten Ratzmann. Conrad’s previous position was managing director at Schaeffler... Read More |
ODU Launches Advanced Monitoring Connector Solutions for HD
Published: November 10, 2015
ODU launched its ODU Advanced Monitoring Connector Solutions for High Definition in the European, US, and Japanese markets in response to an increased demand for utilization of embedded vision in... Read More |
Samtec and Amphenol Aerospace Partner on Embedded Optics for Rugged Environments
Published: October 27, 2015
Samtec and Amphenol Aerospace announced a strategic partnership to address the growing need for embedded optics in rugged environments. Samtec is releasing an extended-temperature embedded optical module that utilizes its... Read More |
Neutrik Celebrates 40th Anniversary and One Billion Connectors
Published: October 24, 2015
Neutrik AG celebrated its 40th anniversary and the production of its billionth connector. The company began as a small operation in the backyard of an old farmhouse in Schaan, Liechtenstein,... Read More |
TTI Names Ros Kruger Director Supplier Marketing Europe
Published: October 13, 2015
TTI named Ros Kruger as its director supplier marketing Europe – sensors and power. The new position reflects the importance of these technology sectors and the growth TTI is experiencing,... Read More |
TE PRO BEAM EB16 Terminus Named Finalist in R&D 100 Awards
Published: October 10, 2015
TE Connectivity’s new PRO BEAM EB16 terminus has been named a finalist in the 2015 R&D 100 Awards in the IT/Electrical category. Founded by Advantage Business Media, the goal of the... Read More |
TPC Wire & Cable Sold to Audax Group
Published: August 11, 2015
TPC Wire & Cable Corp. has been sold by private equity group Pfingsten Partners to Audax Group. Headquartered in Macedonia, Ohio, TPC Wire & Cable is a producer of high-performance,... Read More |
GCT Creates Dedicated Cable Assembly Division
Published: August 11, 2015
GCT has recently announced the creation of a dedicated cable assembly division due to growing demand for its customer-specific cable assemblies. Targeted at volume OEMs to ensure guaranteed quality, value,... Read More |
Sager Electronics Acquires Norvell Electronics
Published: August 11, 2015
Sager Electronics has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Norvell Electronics Inc., a North American distributor with extensive design and manufacturing capabilities and headquartered in Carrollton, Tex. Norvell will... Read More |
Amphenol Connex Merges with Amphenol RF
Published: August 11, 2015
Amphenol Connex has merged with Amphenol RF, headquartered in Danbury, Conn. The combined product portfolio will be marketed and sold under the name Amphenol RF. The Moorpark, Calif., facility will... Read More |
Amphenol Buys FCI Asia from Bain Capital
Published: August 11, 2015
Amphenol has made a binding offer of $1.275 billion to Bain Capital for FCI Asia, which will be the company’s second acquisition this year. The acquisition, which will be financed... Read More |
Molex Acquires ProTek Medical Ltd.
Published: August 11, 2015
Molex Incorporated announced the acquisition of ProTek Medical Ltd. by Molex Ireland Holdings B.V. Headquartered in Sligo, Ireland. ProTek Medical Ltd. specializes in supplying custom solutions for medical device manufacturers... Read More |
Molex Acquires Soligie Assets
Published: August 11, 2015
Molex announced the acquisition of certain assets of Soligie Inc., which specializes in printed and flexible electronic solutions for applications in medical, military, industrial, lighting, and consumer goods. Products range... Read More |
Executive Moves - July
Published: July 24, 2015
Amphenol Names Craig Lampo as Chief Financial Officer Amphenol Corporation announced that Craig A. Lampo has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer, taking over for Diana G.... Read More |
Northwire, in collaboration with LEMO
Published: June 26, 2015
Northwire, in collaboration with LEMO, announced the opening of the companies’ European super warehouse, the European Distribution Center (EDC). Designed to rapidly respond to customer demands from its strategic location... Read More |
PEI-Genesis Opens New 54,000 Square-Foot Facility in China
Published: June 26, 2015
Chinese-based manufacturers will now be able to obtain an order of precision connectors, no matter what the quantity, faster than ever before from PEI-Genesis’s 54,000-square-foot assembly facility in Zhuhai. PEI-Genesis... Read More |
Arrow Acquires ATM Electronic Corp
Published: June 26, 2015
Arrow Electronics announced the successful completion of the acquisition of ATM Electronic Corp., a leading electronic component distributor headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with substantial operations in China. ATM Electronic Corp.... Read More |
HARTING Unveils HARTING U
Published: June 26, 2015
HARTING unveiled a series of new educational tools – including HARTING U – that will make it easier and faster for engineers to determine the right solution for their applications.... Read More |
AirBorn Flexible Circuits Upgrades Equipment in Toronto, Canada Facility
Published: June 26, 2015
AirBorn Flexible Circuits implemented additional state-of-the-art equipment into its production facility in Toronto, Canada: The Orbotech Laser Direct Imager (LDI) greatly enhances AirBorn’s ability to produce higher layer count, rigid-flex... Read More |
Executive Moves - June
Published: June 26, 2015
Bel Fuse promoted Dennis Ackerman to president of Bel Power Solutions and Peter Bittner to president of Bel Connectivity Solutions. Ackerman guided the recent development and integration of Bel’s power... Read More |
Executive Moves - May
Published: May 10, 2015
Pasternack Enterprises appointed Mark Blackwood as the company’s product manager for passive RF components. Blackwood joins Pasternack with more than 20 years of engineering, program management, product marketing, and product... Read More |