Molex completes acquisition of Smiths Interconnect, expanding portfolio of connectivity solutions
Molex has completed the acquisition of Smiths Interconnect. Smiths Interconnect brings a diverse portfolio of complementary products and advantaged capabilities in ruggedised custom connectors, contacts, RF components and optical transceivers for harsh environments. Smiths Interconnect also brings semiconductor test capabilities that complement Molex’s data communications and data centre solutions to support growth in AI, along with a strong medical interconnect capability to support Medtech customers.
“We are excited to finalise 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 Defence Solutions Division, Molex. “By unifying these high-reliability solutions under the Molex banner, we provide a borderless platform that enables engineers to leverage ruggedised, precision-engineered connectivity.”
The Smiths Interconnect acquisition expands Molex’s global footprint to over 90 plants across 22 countries, and its global headcount to over 55,000 employees. T
