Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX, MOLXA announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Koch Industries, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Koch Industries will acquire all of Molex’s outstanding shares, including the Common Stock (MOLX), the Class A Common Stock (MOLXA) and the Class B Common Stock, for $38.50 […]
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Connectivity solutions for packaging machinery
Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill. will showcase its Brad automation products at Pack Expo International, September 23 – 25, in Las Vegas, at booth 5884. Designed to meet the needs of packaging machine builders, robot manufacturers and system integrators, the products allow for implementing intelligent, on-machine control systems and enabling easy implementation of industrial network protocols, […]
Molex acquires German connector, cable assembly manufacturer
As it works to strengthen its global reach, Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., announced today it will acquire FCT Electronics Group, Munich, Germany, a manufacturer of custom mixed-layout connectors and cable assemblies. According to Tim Ruff, Molex senior vice president of business development and corporate strategy, this is a strategic acquisition that will help expand Molex’s presence […]
Seamless-barrel metric ring terminals enable universal use
New line of seamless-barrel metric ring terminals, from Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., enable universal use with metric-size studs and screws up to 10 mm in diameter and wire sizes up to 6 mm2. They are ideal for terminating to metric screws or threaded posts and can be used in solderless wiring applications in the industrial, automotive and […]
Unsealed connector system offers significant space savings
The MX150 unsealed connector system from Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., is designed for direct connect or in-line mid-power body electronics applications, especially in the automotive industry, where space is limited, such as interior lighting, consoles, vanity mirrors, seats and door locks. Using the field-proven Molex MX150 terminal design, which is currently deployed at numerous harness […]
Molex celebrates 75th anniversary
Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., is beginning its 75th year in business, serving users in the data communications, telecommunications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, aerospace and defense, medical and lighting markets. Molex sells more than 100,000 different products and ranks among the top three connector companies in the world based on annual revenue. “Molex has built a […]
Right-angle header connector makes for compact harness designs
Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., has expanded its CMC product line with the introduction of a 28-circuit, right-angle header, which mates with its 28-circuit female power connector to offer automotive harness makers a complete, space-saving, wire-to-board solution for sealed transportation applications requiring up to 21.0 A. Designed to perform in high-conductivity applications and harsh environments (10 […]
