Molex announces agreement to acquire AirBorn, expanding its position in the aerospace and defence market
Molex, has announced the signing of an agreement to purchase AirBorn, Inc., an employee-owned company headquartered in Georgetown, TX, specialising 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 defence market,” said Joe Nelligan, CEO, Molex. “Combining Molex’s engineering breadth and manufacturing scale with AirBorn’s expertise in ruggedised, 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 specialised 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, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. More information will be shared at that time. The details of the purchase price will not be disclosed.
