News MOLEX COMPLETES AIRBORN ACQUISITION M
olex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, has completed its acquisition of AirBorn, a global manufac- turer of rugged and highly reliable connectors and electronic components designed for mission-critical applications across aerospace and defense, commercial air, space exploration, medical and industrial markets. AirBorn brings an expansive product portfolio and proven aerospace and defense solutions to Molex, which is known for its deep electronics industry knowledge, value-added engineering expertise and worldwide manufacturing footprint.
“Molex is excited to complete this important acquisition, which enables us to expand into the aerospace and defense market while extending our capabili- ties across space exploration and other key sectors,” said Joe Nelligan, CEO, Molex. “As we begin to integrate AirBorn’s people, products and processes within Molex, we will focus on supporting the needs of our customers, distribu- tors and partners through collaboration and strategic investment in innovation and technology, shaping the future of the aerospace and defense category.” AirBorn’s portfolio of military-grade connectors, cables and electronic assemblies will form the foundation of Molex’s new Aerospace and Defense Division. AirBorn’s CEO, Michael Cole, will lead this new Division while working closely with Molex’s integration team and global leadership team to align priorities, empower employees and create recurring customer value. “The combination of Molex’s organisational scale and financial stability with AirBorn’s purpose-built products and unmatched customer experiences will enable us to solve the most complex rugged connectivity challenges,” said Michael Cole. “Together we can reinforce our role as trusted advisors serving the unique requirements of aerospace and defense customers and accelerate investments in the business that will drive growth and competitive advantage.” The combined organisation will total more than 50,000 employees and 85 plants located in 20 countries. The collective product portfolio will benefit from Molex’s robust global distribution network, which plays a pivotal role in driving regional and global demand generation, sales and inventory support. As a highly valued distribution partner for both Molex and AirBorn, TTI, Inc. envisions tremendous potential emerging from this unique blend
of capabilities, expertise, products and global operations. “We applaud Molex’s acquisition of AirBorn, which offers new business opportunities for the combined AirBorn and Molex entity and their valued distribution part- ners,” said Lew LaFornara, SVP, Product and Supplier Marketing, TTI, Inc. “AirBorn’s solid reputation in aerospace and defense, coupled with Molex’s long-standing distinction as a provider of innovative, high-quality products in a diverse set of market segments is a powerful combination.” AirBorn’s legacy of excellence in the aerospace and defense industry complements Molex’s leadership in the broader connector and cable assembly space. According to Bishop & Associates’ Top 100 Connector Manufacturers Report, Molex was ranked No. 3 in total world connector sales and No. 2 in the computer and peripheral, business and retail equipment, medical elec- tronics and consumer electronics connector market sectors. Both Molex and AirBorn have long track records of product engineering and design capabilities focused on optimising size, weight and power (SWaP) requirements, which are crucial in supporting aerospace and defense appli- cations. Further, as an interconnect technology innovator across automotive, generative AI, hyperscale data center and mobile device applications, Molex brings electronic and fiber optic capabilities that will enhance signal integrity, reduce electromagnetic interference and enable greater product data rates.
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www.molex.com CHANGE AT THE TOP OF ENDRESS+HAUSER INFOSERVE E 6
ndress+Hauser is driving digitalisation forward – in its products, in customer interaction and in internal collaboration. Endress+Hauser InfoServe, the Group’s IT service provider, plays a key role in this. Oliver Blum takes over as the new managing director on 1 January 2025. He was previously corporate director Supply Chain at Endress+Hauser. Pieter de Koning, who has headed Endress+Hauser InfoServe since 2012, will now focus entirely on his role as chief information officer on the Group’s Executive Board. His initia- tives there include the further development of the global IT strategy and cyber crisis management as well as the development of concepts for artificial intelligence and data management. Oliver Blum, who has been working for Endress+Hauser since 2005, brings with him almost 20 years of experience working at the interface between business and information tech- nology. After studying business administration, he started as a project manager in information
technology; further positions followed in the areas of logistics, trade compliance, purchasing, business process and quality management. As the new managing director of Endress+Hauser InfoServe, Blum wants to further strengthen the busi- ness perspective in IT. Endress+Hauser InfoServe supports the business activities of the Endress+Hauser Group at over 160 locations worldwide. The aim of the work is to create a comprehensive and uniform IT landscape for customers, employees and partners. The IT service provider’s global team comprises more than 400 experts. The largest locations are in Weil am Rhein and Freiburg in Germany. There are other locations in the USA, India, China and Japan. Fabian Dreier will succeed Oliver Blum as corporate director Supply Chain of the Endress+Hauser Group on 1 February 2025. He was most recently responsible for the global
supply chain management at the flow measure- ment technology specialist Endress+Hauser Flow in Reinach, Switzerland. Fabian Dreier began his career at Endress+Hauser in 1998 with an apprenticeship as a polymechanic and graduated with an Executive MBA. He has a wealth of expe- rience from positions in the areas of marketing, product management and supply chain.
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