Molex adds to UK manufacturing with AirBorn acquisition

AirBorn also has a UK manufacturing facility in Edenbridge, Kent which was opened in September 2023.

The company specialises in the design and manufacturing of rugged connectors and electronic components for global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) serving the aerospace and defence, commercial air, space exploration, medical and industrial markets.

“The acquisition of AirBorn brings strong capabilities to Molex in the aerospace and defense market,” said Joe Nelligan, CEO, Molex. “Combining Molex’s engineering breadth and manufacturing scale with AirBorn’s expertise in ruggedized, mission-critical products will enable us to better serve the evolving needs of our customers in this fast-growing global market.” 

For more than 60 years, AirBorn products have been trusted to perform in extreme conditions where mission-critical reliability is vital to success. “AirBorn will serve as the platform for Molex’s aerospace and defence business, which is a powerful opportunity for our highly specialized team,” said Michael Cole, President and CEO, AirBorn. “By uniting AirBorn’s unique expertise in the aerospace and defence market with Molex’s global scale, capabilities and financial stability, we will ensure long-term success in a rapidly expanding category.”  

The acquisition is expected to close by early December 2024.