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wiredInUSA - July 2016
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wiredInUSA - July 2016
Carlisle Companies Incorporated has
announced the acquisition of Micro-Coax
Inc, aglobal supplier of high-performance,
high frequency coaxial wire and cable,
and cable assemblies.
With annual sales of approximately $45
million, Micro-Coax has manufacturing
facilities in Pottstown, PA, and a joint
venture operation in Blackburn, UK. The
company designs, manufactures and
sells customized, high-reliability wire
and cable for signal transmission on
defense, space and satellite platforms
and in high-end industrial equipment.
The company’s brands include Utiflex
®
flexible microwave cable assemblies,
Utiform
®
hand formable cable, M-Flex
®
cable assemblies and Aracon
®
metal
clad fiber.
The business will operate as part of Carlisle
Interconnect Technologies.
Chris Koch, Carlisle’s president and chief
executive officer, said: “We are excited
about the acquisition of Micro-Coax,
as the company adds capabilities
and technology to strengthen our
interconnect products business in very
attractive sectors. Micro-Coax broadens
our product, technology and service
ranges to our customers. This acquisition
is consistent with our focus on higher
margin, highly engineered products and
is an excellent fit with Carlisle.”
Co-acquisition