Molex acquires Westec’s heavy-duty connector business

The heavy-duty connector business of Westec s.r.l. has been acquired by Molex European Holdings BV, a subsidiary of Molex Incorporated. Based in Milan, Italy, Westec’s business consists of the manufacturing of more than 6,000 products, including a wide range of junction boxes, multi-pole connectors, and connector assemblies designed for automation, robotics and other harsh-duty industrial applications.

According to Tim Ruff, Molex senior vice president of business development and corporate strategy, the acquisition expands the Molex industrial connector offering to customers worldwide. The Westec portfolio aligns well with Molex robust Brad Power and MicroChange M12 Interconnect Solutions designed to simplify machine builder design, installation and maintenance processes.

“Westec has earned a strong reputation for engineering innovation. Their team of experienced professionals brings to Molex outstanding technical expertise in the automation and commercial sectors along with competitive lead times to more efficiently serve industrial customers,” adds Ruff.

Terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.

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