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.”

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