Molex Acquires FCT Electronics Group

Sept. 16, 2013
Acquisition to Expand Molex Solutions in the Global Medical Electronics, Industrial, Telecom and Aerospace Industries

A new acquisition will allow electronic component provider Molex to expand solutions in the global medical electronics, industrial, telecom and aerospace industries.

The company announced the acquisition of German manufacturer of mixed-layout connectors and cable assemblies FCT Electronics Group.

"FCT Electronics Group is a great fit for Molex because it builds on our ability to provide customized connector and cable assembly solutions to a broader range of customers," said Tim Ruff, senior vice president of business development and corporate strategy for Molex. "FCT is well known for its technology and service as well as the depth and breadth of its product offerings. Their excellent team of talented, experienced professionals has a long history of success, with deep customer relationships across diverse markets."

Dan Schreck, president of the U.S. sector for FCT, anticipates Molex's global sales and distribution network to grow both companies at faster rates. "Molex has a reputation in our industry as a preeminent, blue chip manufacturer of the highest quality interconnect products," said Schreck. "Combining Molex resources and FCT's unique position in several exciting, emerging markets will benefit our customers and our employees."

Sponsored Recommendations

IDEC Push-In Terminals make control panel wiring quicker and easier

Push-in terminals simplify the wiring of control panels for equipment manufacturers that have many control devices in the panel. The push-in terminal also reduces manufacturing...

Addressing Harsh Environmental Challenges with Technology

Discover why rugged HMI technology is crucial for enhancing machine performance and reliability in harsh environments. Learn about our high-quality, certified solutions designed...

2024 State of Technology Report: Motors, Drives & Motion

Motion makes manufacturing move. Motors and drives are at the core of industrial operations. Without them, production comes to a halt. This new State of Technology Report from...

Case Study: Conveyor Solution for Unique Application

Find out how the Motion Automation Intelligence Conveyor Engineering team provided a new and reliable conveyance solution that helped a manufacturer turn downtime into uptime....