Molex Expands Reliable Connectivity Solutions with Smiths Interconnect Acquisition

[Ahmet Ö.]

Molex, a global leader in electronic and connectivity technologies, has significantly expanded its portfolio of high-reliability connectivity solutions by acquiring Smiths Interconnect, a subsidiary of UK-based Smiths Group plc.

### What the Acquisition Brings

Smiths Interconnect brings a variety of complementary products and advanced capabilities to Molex, including robust specialized connectors, contacts, RF components, and optical transceivers suitable for harsh environments. It also supports the growth of AI-powered data communication and data center solutions with its semiconductor test capabilities. Its strong technology in medical interconnects will serve healthcare technology customers.

### Molex CEO Joe Nelligan's Assessment

CEO Joe Nelligan stated that the acquisition significantly enhances Molex's global engineering expertise and product portfolio, emphasizing their satisfaction with Smiths Interconnect's global team and customer relationships.

### Market and Industry Impact

This move, Molex's largest acquisition to date, strengthens its leadership in innovation for high-reliability applications across aerospace, defense, space exploration, industrial, medical, and semiconductor test sectors. Smiths Interconnect's robust technology, combined with Molex's global reach, engineering prowess, and financial strength, will deliver increased value to customers worldwide.

### Other Perspectives

Michael Cole, President of the Aerospace and Defense Solutions Division, stated that this acquisition solidifies Molex's leadership in every high-reliability critical sector, offering engineers durable and precise connectivity technologies through combined solutions.

### Technological and Operational Developments

Following this merger, Molex announced that it now operates in over 90 manufacturing facilities across 22 countries and employs more than 55,000 people. It was also reported that increased design and technical alignment will boost innovation and solution capabilities. The process, which began with the AirBorn acquisition in November 2024, strengthens its position in the aerospace and defense market.

### Distributor's View

Lew LaFornara, SVP of TTI Global Interconnect Business Strategy, a key distributor for Smiths Interconnect, stated that the integration is a major gain for the global design engineering community. He expressed that they will continue to offer critical solutions to their customers in aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and semiconductor test fields, and that Molex's world-class logistics and technical support will underpin this process.

### About Molex

Molex is a global leader in electronic and connectivity solutions, operating in over 40 countries and pioneering technology innovation in consumer devices, aerospace and defense, data centers, cloud, telecommunications, transportation, industrial automation, and healthcare sectors. It continues its vision of "Connecting for Life" through customer relationships, engineering expertise, and high-quality products.