Smiths Interconnect
Smiths Interconnect is a recognised leader in technically differentiated electronic components and sub-systems providing signal, power and microwave solutions.
We design and manufacture products that connect, protect and control critical systems for the global wireless telecommunications, aerospace, defence, space, medical, rail, test and industrial markets.
Our products are application-specific and incorporate innovative technologies to provide our customers with a competitive advantage.
Principal operating regions
Smiths Interconnect operates globally and has locations in the US, Mexico, Costa Rica, Ireland, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Tunisia, India, China and Australia.
Customers
Smiths Interconnect supplies to multiple levels of the supply chain and its blue chip customers include primes and service providers, OEMs, system suppliers and sub-system manufacturers. Amongst our largest customers are Raytheon, Finmeccanica, BAE Systems, Boeing, AAI/Textron, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Ericsson, Motorola, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint Nextel, Emerson, ZTE, Huawei, GE Medical, Varian, Qualcomm, NVIDIA and Alstom.
Competitors
Smiths Interconnect operates in a fragmented market with many small and medium-sized competitors in various product and technology areas. Connector competitors include Amphenol, Deutsch, Everett Charles, Radiall and Souriau. Our microwave components and sub-systems compete with, amongst others, Anaren, Spectrum Control, PowerWave, KMW, Dover, CommScope, EMS, Herley, Cobham, Teledyne and L3. Huber & Suhner, Dehn and SL Industries offer competitive protection products.
Suppliers
Smiths Interconnect maintains a strong supply base with machined parts and electronic components together representing approximately half of the total spend. No individual supplier accounts for more than 4% of total purchased value.



