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 local Rosenberger footprint by focusing on RF, fiber-optic, high-speed data, and high-voltage interconnect solutions. Rosenberger has already released investments to further expand the manufacturing footprint ……Read More »
World Connector Market Handbook 2012-2027F The connector industry grew 24.3% in 2021. Did all market sectors and product types grow at the same rate or did some product types and market sectors show higher growth rates? How did 2021 compare to previous years? What regions are anticipated to go through an adjustment period after the ……Read More »
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 of the transaction, SMD President/Owner Rich Unruh will continue to lead the company, reporting to Don Akery, President, TTI Americas. SMD Inc. is a specialty, ……Read More »
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, and manufacturing of fiber optic components. Founded in 2005, the company holds substantial IP and technology, with active programs in the mil-avionic, space/satellite, ground vehicles, ……Read More »
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 would use them unless they had a good reason – or are basically following a standard operating procedure that has worked for previous generations. Over-all, ……Read More »
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 of a long-term partnership agreement. The acquisition adds a single-pole, force-guided offering to TE’s broad relay portfolio for the factory automation, elevator, and rail markets. ……Read More »
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 deep inventory of industrial control and board-level components used in a broad array of industrial, commercial, and aerospace/defense applications.
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 unanimously approved the transaction, which is subject to various terms and conditions, including approval by Wireless Telecom Group’s shareholders. After the transaction, Wireless Telecom Group will be comprised ……Read More »
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 MilRail in its Industrial Products division, and EZ Form Cable, CiCoil, Hydro Group, Integrated Cable Systems (ICS), and The First Electronics Corporation (FEC) in its ……Read More »
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 and based in Suffolk County, New York, PCI is a defense logistics agency QPL manufacturer of MIL-DTL-55181 and MIL-DTL-55116 connectors. Designed into hand-held and mounted ……Read More »