Molex
Acquisition of Smiths Interconnect
Molex has signed an agreement to acquire Smiths Interconnect. Smiths Interconnect, a subsidiary of UK-based Smiths Group plc, is a provider of interconnect products and solutions for the aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor test and industrial markets.
"Molex is pleased to strengthen its commitment to the aerospace and defense market with the acquisition of Smiths Interconnect," said Joe Nelligan, CEO of Molex. "Smiths Interconnect has a highly complementary portfolio of advantageous solutions that significantly enhances the platform created by our acquisition of AirBorn last November. The combination of Molex's global reach, capabilities and financial stability with Smiths Interconnect's complementary technologies, products, customers and locations will enable us to grow our aerospace and defense business and support our customers in new and innovative ways."
Smiths Interconnect designs and manufactures technically differentiated electronic components and microwave, optical and radio frequency products and subsystems that connect, protect and control critical applications. Smiths Interconnect has 21 sales, research and development and manufacturing locations in twelve countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Tunisia, India, China and Singapore.
The acquisition is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
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