Molex has officially completed its acquisition of Smiths Interconnect, which is the biggest deal in the company’s history and a major expansion in high-reliability connectivity solutions. This acquisition is the largest in the company’s history and represents the expansion of the high-reliability connectivity solutions. The acquisition strategy brings together the technology of Smiths Interconnect in ruggedized connectors, RF products, and optical transceivers for mission-critical markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor testing. The acquisition would help Molex meet the rising demand for AI infrastructure and Medtech markets, as well as expanding the company’s footprint in 22 countries with over 90 plants and 55,000 employees worldwide.
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“We are excited to finalize the Smiths Interconnect acquisition, which expands our portfolio and engineering expertise worldwide,” said Joe Nelligan, CEO, Molex. “Along with their products and technology, we are excited about the Smiths Interconnect’s global team and the strong customer relationships that they have established.” “This acquisition reinforces Molex’s position as a leader across every sector where high reliability is critical,” said Michael Cole, SVP and president, Aerospace and Defense Solutions Division, Molex. “By unifying these high-reliability solutions under the Molex banner, we provide a borderless platform that enables engineers to leverage ruggedized, precision-engineered connectivity.” Building on the 2024 acquisition of AirBorn, this integration creates a unified, borderless engineering platform for the global design community.
