A new report from Bishop & Associates examines the way in which advanced technologies and expanded applications have created exceptional growth for the RF coax connector industry. Bishop & Associates’ new market research report, World RF Coax Connector Market 2025, explores the market surrounding one of the fastest growing categories of interconnects. RF coax interconnectsRead More
We are already three months into the new year; so how is the connector industry performing so far? Based on good January and February connector sales, Bishop & Associates is bullish on the 2025 connector industry. Bishop & Associates is bullish in the 2025 connector industry. January and February results were good. Orders were upRead More
Bishop & Associates’ latest research report, World Connector Market Handbook, details the connector industry performance from 2015 through 2024 and offers a preliminary 2025 and 2030 forecast. In 2024, the connector industry saw sales grow a solid +5.6%. Is the industry expected to continue to grow at such a strong level or will there be aRead More
Bishop & Associates reports that 2024 was a good year for the connector industry, growing +5.6%, thanks to advancements in new and emerging technologies. The connector industry had a reasonably good year in 2024, increasing sales by +5.6. Orders were also positive, up +8.6% year-over-year. Order backlog was $21.3 billion at year end, up $270Read More
With unemployment rates low and the connector industry continuing to expand, attracting and retaining qualified workers has become difficult. How can new technologies help manufacturers solve this challenge? Unemployment rates remain steady and low in many regions. Meanwhile, the connector industry continues to expand, making it difficult for companies to attract and retain qualified workers.Read More
Molex’s blockbuster acquisition enables the company to expand into the military and aerospace market. This strategic investment in innovation and technology will help one of the industry’s leading companies shape the future of the aerospace and defense category. Molex has acquired AirBorn in a deal that closed on December 4, 2024. The acquisition price wasRead More
What companies led the connector industry in 2023? In this final article in the four-part series based on the new market research report by Bishop & Associates, we learn about the leading companies by product type. Bishop & Associates’ new 10-chapter research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the world’s Top 100 Electronic Connector Manufacturers,Read More
What companies led the connector industry in 2023? In this third article in a series based on the new market research report by Bishop & Associates, learn about the leading companies by market. Bishop & Associates’ new 10-chapter research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the world’s Top 100 Electronic Connector Manufacturers with detailed statistics thatRead More
What companies led the connector industry in 2023? In this second article in a series, Bishop & Associates identifies the leading companies by region. Quality, design, electrical, and mechanical engineers, along with purchasing personnel, must identify the best companies with whom to partner for their connector requirements. This process requires finding answers to questions suchRead More
Mergers and acquisitions have dramatically reshaped the connector industry. An important new report documents the evolution of these companies and their impact on the greater electronics ecosystem. Mergers and acquisitions, along with product discontinuations, have had a dramatic effect on the connector industry over the last 40 years, and specifically over the last two andRead More
A new series of articles from Bishop & Associates will explore the global connector industry to identify the top 10 companies in world connector sales, by geographic region, manufactured products, and by markets served. In this first article in the series, learn about the leading companies by total world connector sales. Every year, Bishop &Read More
What companies led the connector industry in 2023? A new 10-chapter market research report by Bishop & Associates explores the 100 companies that accounted for more than 82% of the industry’s sales. Bishop & Associates new 10-chapter research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the world’s Top 100 Electronic Connector Manufacturers, with detailed statistics thatRead More
