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Molex acquires U.K. firm Smiths Interconnect

April 01, 2026

LISLE, Ill. Electronics and connectivity company Molex has completed the acquisition of Smiths Interconnect, a subsidiary of U.K.-based Smiths Group, in a move that Molex officials say boosts support for diverse customer applications across defense, aerospace, semiconductor, and medical industries.

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