Amphenol (NYSE:APH), founded in 1932 and headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, is a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, interconnect systems, antennas and coaxial and specialty cables. The company serves a broad spectrum of markets including automotive, broadband communications, commercial aerospace, information technology and mobile devices. From its early days as a supplier of connectors for military and industrial applications, Amphenol has grown into one of the world’s largest interconnect companies, continually broadening its capabilities through innovation and strategic acquisitions.
Amphenol organizes its operations across several business segments: interconnect products, cable products, and antennas and sensors. Its interconnect solutions encompass a wide range of products such as board-to-board, wire-to-board, circular and rectangular connectors. Cable offerings include high-speed data, radio frequency, fiber optic and custom assemblies designed to meet rigorous performance and environmental standards. The company’s antennas and sensors group provides radio frequency and microwave antenna systems, pressure and temperature sensors, and antenna platforms for both civilian and defense markets.
With manufacturing facilities and sales offices in North America, Europe, Asia and South America, Amphenol supports a geographically diverse customer base. The company has a particularly strong presence in China, Germany and Mexico, where it operates key production plants. This global footprint enables Amphenol to deliver local design support, rapid prototyping and supply chain resilience. Its research and development centers are focused on emerging technologies such as 5G telecommunications, electric vehicle charging, advanced driver assistance systems and next-generation data centers.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer R. Adam Norwitt, Amphenol emphasizes a culture of continuous improvement and customer collaboration. The company’s board of directors and executive team bring deep industry experience, guiding long-term strategies that balance organic growth with targeted acquisitions. Through disciplined capital allocation, investment in manufacturing automation and commitment to sustainability, Amphenol seeks to reinforce its position as a preferred interconnect partner for customers around the world.
